Temporary Fuel Storage: Bladder (Pillow/Layflat) Tanks



Fuel Bladder Tank in operation, placed in a recessed bund

These fuel bladder tanks are a fuel storage solution, developed especially for use in harsh conditions worldwide. They are supplied with special outlets, valves and vents to suit use with diesel and flame tubes for use with petrol.

The tanks can be unrolled and used on any area of flat ground which has been cleared of debris.
10,000 litre diesel bladder with groundsheet and low electric pump dispensing system Low voltage pump dispenser with flow meter

  • Tanks suitable for local fuel storage including diesel, oil and petrol.
  • Suitable for all climates.
  • Installed by 2 people within 15 minutes.



Fuel bladder tank material specification

Bladder Material - TPU - Z080 NON TOXIC

Characteristic Specification
Material Thickness 1.20 ± 0.1mm
Material Weight 1.20 ± 0,1 Kg/m²
Coating PUR 0.4mm
Base Cloth 1800 Dtex Nylon
Tear Strength 30kg
Elongation at Break 15% Warp, 20% Weft
Tensile Strength at Break > 5500 (N/5cm)
Adhesion > 350 (N/5cm)
Temperature resistance -50°C to + 65°C
Puncture 200kg (Complies to MIL Spec MIL-T-52983G)

Groundsheet Material

Properties Specification
Base fabric High tenacity polyester
Coating Flexible plasticised PVC
Total weight 610g/m² +/- 25g/m²
Tensile strength 2300 N / 5cm (ave.)
Tear strength 400 N (ave.)
Coating adhesion 100 N / 5cm (ave.)

Bund Lining Material - VBK Coolguard (KEE – Elvaloy Terpolymer)

Properties Specification
Total Thickness 1.00mm
Surface top/bottom Matt
Fabric Woven Polyester
Coating Elvaloy (*)
Tensile Strength 1100/3700 N/5cm
Elongation at Break 15 / 20%
Tear Strength WW 200/650N
Temperature Resistance - 10°C + 80°C
UV Resistance DIN 53387

Reinforced corner mouldings Bund Liner detail

Bladder Construction Details


All bladders are fitted with reinforced corner mouldings with integral tie down holes.

Groundsheets


Produced approximately 1m larger than the bladder tank dimensions when empty. All groundsheets are fitted with moulded-in edge eyelets for pegging them down if required.

Bund liners


Produced in fully fuel resistant materials to act as secondary containment linings. Bund liners are supplied large enough to line a bund to the height of the filled bladder.

Top outlet with mushroom vent fitted Top outlet with plug fitted

Top outlets


1 x 2 ½ BSP(F) outlet is fitted to the top centre of the bladder that can be fitted with a mushroom vent or flametube when filling or discharging, or a plug for storage or transporting.


2in BSP(F) outlet fitted with V75 butterfly valve 2in BSP(F) outlet and plug

Side outlets


2 x 2" BSP(F) outlets are fitted to one side of the bladder, one is fitted with a plug and the other with a 2" V75 butterfly valve giving a 2" BSP(F) outlet and plug.

 

Tank Sizes and Capacities

Capacity
Tank Layflat Size
Groundsheet size
Bund Liner Size
1,000 litres
2.60 x 1.53
2.50 x 4.00
4.50 x 6.00
2,000 litres
2.60 x 2.29
3.30 x 4.00
5.30 x 6.00
3,000 litres
2.70 x 3.06
4.00 x 4.00
6.00 x 6.00
5,000 litres
3.80 x3.06
5.00 x 4.00
7.00 x 6.00
10,000 litres
4.00 x 4.59
5.00 x 5.50
7.00 x 7.50
15,000 litres
5.00 x 4.59
5.50 x 6.00
8.00 x 7.50
20,000 litres
5.20 x 5.35
6.00 x 6.50
8.00 x 8.50
30,000 litres
7.20 x 5.35
8.50 x 6.50
10.50 x 8.50
50,000 litres
9.00 x 6.12
10.00 x 7.00
12.00 x 9.00
Special sizes and outlet configurations made to order.

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