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Design and manufacturing The very latest in computer aided design (CAD) and finite element analysis (FEA) software is available to the company's engineering design team which complements the 21st century manufacturing plant on the factory floor. This investment has propelled Balmoral to the peak of the hot press and rotational moulding industries.
Design
The design of each sectional tank panel is modelled using FEA software. This allows fine detail to be thoroughly investigated and improved before proceeding to mouldmaking and production.
Materials
All materials used in the production and assembly of Balmoral GRP tanks are rigorously tested for potable water compatibility. This includes long term material performance and mechanical properties, non-metallic components, adhesives, etc. Combined, these analyses form the basis of the company’s extensive QC procedures.
Manufacturing process
Balmoral sectional tank panels are hot press moulded in glass reinforced plastics (GRP) using isophthalic unsaturated polyester resins and electrical glassfibre reinforcement.
The panels are moulded at temperatures up to 150°C under strict quality control disciplines. The process results in strong, consistent panels which are fully cured, dimensionally accurate with sharply defined profiles and smooth surfaces on both faces.
Drilling and finishing of the panels is undertaken in a purpose built controlled area, where high technology automated drilling equipment is used to complete production to exacting tolerance levels.
Thermal insulation
Balmoral Sectional Tanks uses expanded polystyrene (EPS) materials in its thermally insulated panels. This is made using a pentane expansion agent which is CFC and HCFC free and can be recycled by melting down and reforming.
Feature
Benefit
Design
Designed to BSEN13280 (2001)
Automated manufacturing
Consistent product offering dimensional stability
Automated finishing
Provides high levels of accuracy
High grade materials
Improved resistance to bacterial growth, increased water resistance, reduced risk of osmotic attack. Colour 00-A-05 to BS5252
UV stabilised materials
Suitable for global climatic conditions
100% opacity
Prevents algae growth
Heavy duty cover
Low maintenance, resists wind and snow loadings. BS6399 Pt1 (1996)
Integrated insulation
Provides U value of 0.6W/m2K. CFC and HCFC free. Suitable for water storage up to 38ºC
Exclusive sealant
WRAS approved, provides optimum performance under varying climatic conditions
Bracing
Designed to BS6700 to limit structure deformation
WRAS approved
Tanks compliant to WRAS section 0135. Fittings compliant to Water Regulation 16 (Byelaw30) for tanks to 4m depth
