Galvanised water tanks
BS1654 Tanks provide the best earthquake resistance and durability in Steel Sectional Water Storage Tanks. PIPECO manufactures BS 1564:1975 type 2. These tanks could be used as the main water storage unit for military camps, villages, cities, etc.
BS 1564 tanks are applicable for any outdoor application and can stand steel.
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Specifications of galvanized tanks
- Standard: Pipeco Pressed Steel Sectional water tank constructed with hydraulically pressed flanged panels, conform to BS 1564: 197 and SS 22: 2005.
- Materials: The steel used in the manufacturer of tank plates, stays, and cleats conform to the requirements of BS 4360: 1972 grade 43A or ISO equivalent.
- Flanges of Plates: The tank plates are pressed with a combined double flange at an angle of 45 degrees and 90 degrees to the face of the plate on four sides.
- Stays & Cleats: The stays and cleats are made of steel angle bars and steel plates.
- Bolts, Nuts & Washers: Hot Dipped Galvanised steel bolts, nuts, and washers for internal and external and conform to BS 4190.
- Jointing Materials: Non-toxic PVC foam is to be used for all jointing between the tank panel flange.
- Tank Cover: Panel type or pitched type steel cover supported by trusses 600 x 600 square manhole and 100mm air-vent supplied as standard for each compartment
- Water Level Indicator: Reverse Reading Pointer Mechanical Type (Cat & Mouse) / Clear tube level indicator.
- Ladder: Aluminium or HDG Steel ladder for internal and external access with 300mm width.
- Nozzles for Connection: Short pipe with flange or socket for all pipe connections.
- Finish: Hot Dip Galvanized conform to BS 729 or ISO equivalent Black Bituminous Coated.
Standard Thickness for 1.22m x 1.22m Tank Panel
Type | 1.22m (H) | 2.44m (H) | 3.66m (H) | 4.88m (H) |
4th side panels | 4mm | |||
3rd side panels | 4mm | 4mm | ||
2nd side panels | 4mm | 4mm | 4mm | |
1st side panels | 4mm | 4mm | 4mm | 5mm |
Bottom panels | 4mm | 4mm | 5mm | 5mm |
Standard Thickness for 1.0m x 1.0m Tank Panel
Type | 1.0m (H) | 2.0m (H) | 3.0m (H) | 4.0m (H) | 5.0m (H) |
5th side panels | 4mm | ||||
4th side panels | 4mm | 4mm | |||
3rd side panels | 4mm | 4mm | 4mm | ||
2nd side panels | 4mm | 4mm | 4mm | 4mm | |
1st side panels | 4mm | 4mm | 4mm | 4mm | 4mm |
Bottom panels | 4mm | 4mm | 5mm | 5mm | 5mm |