UL1856 Lining

What is tank lining?

Tank lining is the process of upgrading old UPSS or above ground fuel storage tanks internally or externally by providing protection of the substrate material from chemical attack. Fibreglass (FRP) lining is superior to paint coatings because it structurally reinforces the existing material. It is the ultimate method to prevent potential catastrophic operational and environmental failures and will allow your tank to get back to service quickly.

When is tank lining required?

Any tank that is leaking needs immediate repair and lining or replacement. Steel tanks weaken naturally and become thinner due to daily operations and chemical attack. Older single wall fiberglass tanks have unsuitable resins for fuel, particularly ethanol blends, and become softer and weaker. In both cases perforations and tears become a real threat due to weakened tank walls. So, any single wall steel tank or any single wall fiberglass pre 2010 tank is recommended for a lining procedure. Recommended best practice is the complete prevention of problems so tank lining should always be the first consideration as a preventative solution but also as a fast-reactive answer.