SMC / FRP
Bolted SMC fibreglass panel tanks, hot compression moulded, for potable water and hygienic or food-related liquid storage.
- Finish
- Moulded fibreglass, anti-skid studs
- Best for
- Potable water, hygienic and food-related industries
- Thickness
- 2.5 mm panels
Drawing: 4 × 3 panels, 3 tiers high
Specification
- Specifications may change without notice and can be customised subject to manufacturer approval and safety standards.
- Installation by approved installers only is recommended.
- For other liquids, pH levels or higher temperatures, seek the manufacturer's advice.
| Construction | Bolted SMC panels made by hot compression moulding |
|---|---|
| Composition | Unsaturated polyester resin with E-type glass fibre |
| Panels | 1 m × 1 m and 1 m × 0.5 m, double flange at 45° and 90°, pre-drilled |
| Anti-skid | Top covers and base interior carry protruded studs for safe installation and maintenance |
| Reinforcement | Stainless steel where in contact with water; hot-dip galvanised elsewhere |
| Manhole and air vent | Per compartment: 600 mm square manhole and insect-proof air vent |
| Skid base | Primer-coated mild steel skid base on RC plinths at 1.0 m centres (galvanised option) |
| Ladders and indicator | Internal aluminium and external galvanised ladders; ruler-type level indicator in metres |
| Pipework | Openings customised before delivery; pipes need their own supports and flexible joints |
Panel thickness by tank height
| Tank height | Thickness |
|---|---|
| 1 m, 2 m, 3 m | 2.5 mm bottom, sides and ends |
| 4 m | 3.0 mm bottom and first tier; 2.5 mm second, third and top tiers |
Structural components
- Stanchion post
- Fish-tail bracket
- Perimeter angle
- M12 tie rod
- Cleats
- SMC tank cover
Sizes and capacities
Capacities come from the published tables. Anything off the grid is a custom tank.
Standard size
5,000 × 4,000 mm · 2 m
40,000 L
Nominal capacity · 8,800 imp. gallons
Plan size, in panels5 × 4
Dots mark published sizes
Other ranges
- RORed oxide primer
General purpose
Standard Primer Coated5 mm steel - ZNHot-dip zinc
Fire fighting
Hot Dipped Galvanised5 mm steel - HD2.0 mm HDPE geomembrane
Corrosive water
HDG + HDPE Lined5 mm steel + 2.0 mm liner - EPTwo-pack epoxy, 125 µm
Non-potable liquids
Galvanised Epoxy Coated5 mm steel - SSPressed stainless steel
Food grade
Stainless Steel 304 / 316L2.5 mm panels