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    The life of plastic oil tanks revised downwards

    Yes of course steel had loads of problems too. Rust, condensation, weight, cost..... Well perhaps the answer is a 'composite'? Those tanks failing at the horizontal seam ribs seem to have a design fault... too much strain on the poor old plastic. So why not put a steel belt round the tank...
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    crack in plastic oil tank

    Hello all... Have you seen this: http://www.europeanplasticsnews.com/subscriber/newscat2.html?channel=430&id=1450 Like many others, I have a Titan (Kingspan) tank with cracking at the ribs. I've provided lateral support on both sides and am about to apply fibreglass mat bonded with...
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    The life of plastic oil tanks revised downwards

    You might be interested in this. http://www.europeanplasticsnews.com/subscriber/newscat2.html?channel=430&id=1450 My tank is failing... make sure you check yours. Depending on the tank design, adding lateral / annular support and resin bonding any cracked areas may extend the life of the...
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