MINIBULK®
Bunded tanks provide the safest way to store hazardous and flammable products.
All MINIBULK® Systems are supplied complete with safety bund and associated pipework providing safer chemical storage.
Every MINIBULK system is designed for its specified application. Bunded tanks of thermoplastic construction will usually be black to protect the contents from the effects of UV light. The tanks are externally pigmented to customer specification from the BS4800 range.
MINIBULK PLUS bunded storage tanks are invariably designed to BS4994:1987 using a thermoplastic/GRP dual laminate with a polypropylene or UPVC inner shell as appropriate to the specified duty.
Major chemical suppliers offer guidelines regarding the safe storage and handling of their products. Forbes works closely with these companies to ensure that MINIBULK systems satisfy their recommendations.
Many of the dangers associated with manual lifting and opportunities for exposure to chemicals are reduced and the system provides the assurance of bunded storage tanks and safe chemical storage.
Virtually any liquid can be stored safely in a Forbes MINIBULK® system.
Technical Specifications
MINIBULK®
- 8 Standard Sizes
- 1,500 to 8,000 litre capacity
- 110% Capacity Bund
Offering tank capacities from 1,500 litres to 8,000 litres, the MINIBULK® range is available in 8 standard sizes – all supplied complete with safety bund and associated pipework. Standard sizes make best use of materials to minimise wastage and therefore cost.
Non standard sizes are available on request – please ask us to quote against your specific requirements.
Allow users to take delivery by low pressure discharge (from tankers or lorry-mounted IBCs) with the minimum of danger and with no rental or cleaning charges.
| Model | Capacity (Litres) | Tank Diameter (mm) | Nominal Tank wall Height (mm) | Nominal Coned Top Height (mm) | Nominal Bund Diameter (mm) | Nominal Bund Height (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MB15 | 1500 | 1250 | 1500 | 167 | 2000 | 600 |
| MB20 | 2000 | 1450 | 1500 | 194 | 2300 | 600 |
| MB25 | 2500 | 1375 | 2000 | 184 | 2300 | 750 |
| MB30 | 3000 | 1500 | 2000 | 201 | 2500 | 750 |
| MB40 | 4000 | 1750 | 2000 | 234 | 2900 | 750 |
| MB50 | 5000 | 1750 | 2500 | 234 | 2800 | 1000 |
| MB60 | 6000 | 1900 | 2500 | 255 | 3050 | 1000 |
| MB80 | 8000 | 2000 | 3000 | 268 | 3150 | 1250 |
MINIBULK® PLUS
- 6 Standard Sizes
- 10,000 to 30,000 litre capacity
- 110% Capacity Bund
- Suitable for high pressure discharge up to 30psi
Offering tank capacities from 10,000 litres to 30,000 litres, the MINIBULK® PLUS range is available in 6 standard sizes – all supplied complete with safety bund and associated pipework. Standard sizes make best use of materials to minimise wastage and therefore cost.
Non standard sizes are available on request – please ask us to quote against your specific requirements.
Suitable for high pressure deliveries and are available with the full range of MINIBULK optional equipment.
| Model | Capacity (Litres) | Tank Diameter (mm) | Nominal Tank wall Height (mm) | Nominal Coned Top Height (mm) | Nominal Bund Diameter (mm) | Nominal Bund Height (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MB100 | 10,000 | 2050 | 3000 | 301 | 3250 | 1500 |
| MB125 | 12,500 | 2200 | 3750 | 295 | 3600 | 1500 |
| MB150 | 15,000 | 2420 | 3750 | 324 | 3500 | 1900 |
| MB200 | 20,000 | 2550 | 4500 | 342 | 4111 | 1850 |
| MB250 | 25,000 | 2850 | 4500 | 382 | 4111 | 2300 |
| MB300 | 30,000 | 3100 | 4500 | 415 | 4300 | 2500 |
Optional Extras
Level Measurement & Control
- Ultrasonic level detection
- Pneumatic level gauge
- Level switches
- Bund alarm systems – Detecting liquid in the bund
.
Heating & Insulation
Where contents need to be protected from freezing we can offer the following:
- Thermal insulation
- Immersions heaters
- Trace heating
Weather Shroud
Weather shrouds span the gap between the tank and bund walls to prevent the ingress of rainwater, if the system is being used outdoors. This can be supplied with access hatches as necessary for pipework and valves.
Access Steelwork
Access steelwork, as standard comprises of a platform above the bund, with ladder and safety gate. The platform would be 1000mm below the tank roof, allowing safe access to nozzles close to tank edge, which may require regular maintenance and access.
Speak to our sales team to find out more.
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