The patent pending Tanksmart product is an engineered tank system that utilizes the most commonly used components for liquid storage to construct a tank product of uncompromising quality. The long-lasting, non-corrosive properties of fiberglass or poly and the superior structural and compressive strength of steel reinforced, spray applied concrete are brought together to provide a storage tank that is the genuinely the best of both.

This unique patent pending process makes this tank a logical, economical and environmentally smart choice for a wide variety of liquid storage/handling systems, and can be comfortably constructed in sizes from 5000 gallons and up.

Here are some of the benefits of the Tanksmart design :

•  Engineered, wet stamped drawings available

•  Expanded burial location options (under buildings, roadways, high ground water locations, etc.)

•  No burial depth restrictions

•  No need for costly pea gravel backfill material

•  Use soil from the original excavation for backfill

•  No tie-downs or deadman anchors needed

•  No risk of tank floatation in high water tables

•  Non-corrosive, rigid Fiberglass or Poly interior

•  Higher compressive strength exterior than traditional pre-cast or cast-in-place tanks

•  Structurally ideal shape

•  Spray applied concrete is known to be less permeable than poured concrete providing better protection for reinforcing members and allowing less infiltration that pre-cast tanks.

•  Typically has a wall thickness of 1-1/2” to 2-1/2” thicker than pre-cast concrete tanks.

•  Cures in optimum conditions for achieving maximum design strength (in underground applications)

•  Expedient onsite construction uses pre-constructed fiberglass or poly forming that remains in place to function as the tank liner

•  Cost competitive completed installation

The Tanksmart tank is designed to address a number of short-comings that are common with standard concrete, fiberglass and poly tanks. For instance, below ground tank installations using fiberglass or poly tanks are often limited in their application and capabilities due to the burial location and depth restrictions of traditional products….not only can our tanks be structurally designed to withstand any amount of vehicular loading or for any required burial depth, but spray applied concrete (shotcrete) regularly cures up to 50% stronger than poured concrete and that provides the non-corrosive tank liner with superior structural support for a long, failure-free service life.

In addition, the spray applied concrete process is less permeable to moisture penetration and as a result it provides superior protection to the reinforcing members than poured concrete does. No costly (and sometimes unavailable) pea gravel is needed, which also means that additional material does not have to be hauled onto or off the site, no additional anchoring system is required for wet holes, and because the tank is constructed on site, the mix design of the concrete can be specific to the site soil conditions. The process also deals effectively with problems like nozzle failure due to stress on the tank wall, or tank deflection leading to wall failure and other general burial limitations common to fiberglass and poly tanks. In this process, the highest standard of quality is assured every time because each tank is constructed to an engineered design.

The above mentioned tank design minimizes the potential liabilities relative to underground storage. Simply put, better tanks mean greater assurance of long-term quality drinking water and more secure containment of potentially harmful wastewater.

Tanksmart is a solution oriented, onsite tank construction company, and we are proud to finally introduce a non-corrosive lined concrete tank without the traditional limitations.

* A prepared spec document is available.