African Tank Systems

Product Description

African Tank Systems is a supplier of customized bulk water storage tanks that utilize precision RTP (rolled, tapered panel) design.

Target Regions

Africa

Target SDGs

SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation

Target Users (Target Impact Group)

Community

Distributors / Implementing Organizations

African Tank Systems

Manufacturing/Building Method

The bulk water storage is assembled on site after the drawings are approved and the materials are fabricated.

Intellectural Property Type

Trademarked

User Provision Model

Users contact the supplier in order to get a quote. Fabrication and installation are handled by the supplier together with the relevant engineering approvals.

Distributions to Date Status

Unknown

Container volume (L)

Varies

Material

Varies

Design Specifications

African Tank Systems supply and install tanks from Tank Connection which utilize the LIQ Fusion 8000 FBE coating system that reinforces the steel and safeguards it against contamination and leaks. The manufacturing style employed by Tank connection is rolled, tapered panel (RTP) construction process. The Bolted Tanks have a capacity of up to 8.2million gallons whereas the Field-Welded Tanks have a capacity of up to 25 million gallons.

Product Schematics

Technical Support

The manufacturer provides warranty for the tank workmanship and tank material.

Replacement Components

Unknown

Lifecycle

Africa Tank Systems claims that the product has a long lifespan with minimum maintenance required.

Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters

Unknown

Vetted Performance Status

Unknown

Safety

No hazards listed

Complementary Technical Systems

Foundation Design

Academic Research and References

“Panel Reservoir 4.80m,” Hydrex.co.za. Available: https://www.hydrex.co.za/product/reservoirs/panel-reservoir-4-80m

BEVERAGE FIRE FIGHTING, “Competitive landscape,” Rainbowtanks.co.za. Available: https://www.rainbowtanks.co.za/wp-content/uploads/Water_Tanks_South_Africa_RAINBOW_RESERVOIRS_BROCHURE.pdf

“Goal 6,” Sdgs.un.org. Available: https://sdgs.un.org/goals/goal6

J. Naude, “Contact Us,” African Tanks – Steel Storage Tanks, 11-Apr-2023. Available: https://africantanks.co.za/contact-us/

J. Naude, “Municipal Water Bulk Reservoir,” African Tanks – Steel Storage Tanks, 12-Apr-2023. Available: https://africantanks.co.za/municipal-water-bulk-reservoir/

J. Naude, “Bulk Liquid Storage Tanks ??,” African Tanks – Steel Storage Tanks, 12-Aug-2023. Available: https://africantanks.co.za/liquid-storage-solutions/

Compliance with regulations

Unknown

Evaluation methods

Unknown

Other Information

Unknown