Onion Tanks
Self supporting Onion Tanks are suitable where an instant/emergency liquid storage tank is required.
These tanks are easily cleaned and are therefore suitable for storing raw/waste/drinking water, in-tank flocculation
and environmental spill collection.
The collapsible tanks are supplied complete with groundsheets, covers, repair kit and instruction manual.
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Requires only an area of level ground.
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Suitable for all climates.
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Installation time from 2 minutes for 1 person.
Onion Tank Material Specifications
Main Bag & Roof Cover Material
| Characteristic |
Specification |
| Base cloth |
PES / PES |
| Total weight (approx.) |
1100 g/m² |
| Base cloth construction |
Panama 2/2 275 g/m² |
| Construction |
12/13 threads/cm |
| Coating calender |
Dull |
| Breaking strength |
4000 N / 5cm + 6000 N / 5cm |
| Tear strength |
600 N |
| Adhesion |
90 N/5cm |
| Temperature resistance |
-30°C to + 70°C |
| Colour |
Beige 46002 |
| Special properties |
Special quality for contact with potable water and food |
Groundsheet Material
| Properties |
Specification |
| Width/Finish |
150 / 205cm / Matt |
| 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.) |
Special sizes are manufactured to order.
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Roof Covers
All tanks are supplied with circular roof covers with an integral central floatation block. The covers are tied in position.
Groundsheets
All tanks are supplied with circular groundsheet 1m larger than the tank.
Packaging
Each tank is packed with its groundsheet and cover in one plywood case ready for export.
Outlets
All tanks are fitted with 2 x 3" BSP (F) aluminium outlets with male adaptors and 3" BSP (F) gate valves. |
Onion Tank Sizes and Storage Capacities
Tank Ref: |
Capacity (litres): |
Base diameter: |
Top diameter: |
Height when full: |
Groundsheet diameter: |
OT10 |
10,000 |
3.50m |
2.50m |
1.50m |
4.50m |
| OT15 |
15,000 |
4.00m |
3.00m |
1.50m |
5.00m |
| OT20 |
20,000 |
4.75m |
3.75m |
1.50m |
5.75m |
OT30 |
30,000 |
5.50m |
4.50m |
1.50m |
6.50m |
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