ZipaTank^TM Design

All ZipaTank^TM components are designed to a minimum standard exceeding API 650, AS1210, or BS 2654 (1989) for above ground steel storage tanks. All designs incorporate relevant site factors, such as wind, snow, rain and seismic loads. ZipaTank^TM dimensions are customised to suit the clients’ needs.

The ZipaTank^TM can be designed to withstand the buckling loads associated with overhung agitators and other structural steel components, to allow mounting of these components directly onto the tank shell.

ZipaTank^TM Fabrication

Each shell and floor panel is manufactured according to the client’s requirements, from a single cold rolled section of mild or alloy steel to the total height of the tank. Each panel is supplied in a single section from the mill, and so the panel is not weakened by welding.

All panels are laser cut to the required dimenstions, and all penetrations and edge details are laser cut during fabrication to ensure rapid, trouble free assembly on site. Shell panels are formed to shape in the factory and welded to precisely cut annular rings that ensure the shell curvature is maintained during transport and assembly.

ZipaTank^TM panels can incorporate low cost lining systems, which are applied under controlled factory conditions. Materials such as rubber, GRP, FRP or more specialised materials can be used as the lining system. All linings are applied in controlled temperature and humidity rooms to ensure a consistent bond to the parent plate.