The secondary compression plate seal “U” is a rim mounted system suitable for floating roof tanks of all sizes storing all grades of crude and refined products. It is designed to be installed whilst the tank is still in service. The seal incorporates a compression plate, synthetic rubber wiper and vapour barrier membrane. The compression plate can be made from either galvanised steel or stainless steel. The vapour barrier membrane is normally manufactured from polyurethane-coated nylon fabric with very low vapour permeability properties.
PVC Nitrile, PTFE/Teflon or Firestop materials may be adopted depending on your requirements. The seal design is such that all the fixings are on the outside of the seal; i.e. the tank shell side is completely smooth. The smooth outside surface of the seal ensures that the risk of damage is minimized if the roof is floating above the tank shell. The seal can be fixed to either a vertical upstand or horizontal angle. The dimensions of the compression plate can be varied to suit a wide range of nominal rim spaces.
For other designs, please head to our Floating Roof Storage Tank Seals page where you can find a range of internal and external tank seals.
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Compression Plate and Clamp Channels:
Galvanised / Stainless Steel
Wiper:
Synthetic rubber – high tensile strength good wear resistance, excellent weathering
Vapour Barrier:
Teflon (Fiberglass) / Calcium Silicate / Urethane / Polyurethane.
Shunts:
Stainless Steel
Typical Service Life:
10-20 years
Rim space:
200 mm ± 100 mm (standard)
Aromatic resistance:
100%
