ALL STEEL WATER TANKER

STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS

CAPACITY: As specified.
SHAPE: Elliptical
TANK: Will be elliptical in cross section of 4,5mm mild steel plate and electrically welded throughout. Machine pressed dished ends.
BAFFLES: Adequate transverse baffles will be fitted with hinged doors in the centre of the baffles to facilitate easy cleaning.
MATERIAL: 4,5mm thick mild steel plate.
MANHOLE: One 450mm diameter manhole with a quick release hinged screw type clamped lid and situated at the highest point of the tank. Rubber seal in the form of a rubber ring which is to be secured to manhole flange.
OUTLET: 75mm outlet at the lowest end of tank.
OVERFLOW & AIR INLET: At the highest end of the tank for access to the manhole.
LADDER: A tubular ladder will be fitted to the tank for access to the manhole.
SPRAYER: Sprayer with adjustable spraying width. Three nozzle type.
VALVE ARRANGEMENT:
1) Fill tank from reservoir.
2) Empty tank through spray disc or direct outlet.
3) Pump and fill other tanks.
4) Gravity through spray disk.
5) Pump through spray disk.
6) Bypass water through pump to tank.
HOSE BRACKET : Hose brackets for one 6 meter armoured suction hose that will be supplied with the tank and a 75mm foot valve fitted to suction hose.
CRADLE MOUNTING: The tank will be mounted on a continuous subframe with rubber mounted cradle mountings to petrol tanker regulations for heavy duty off road conditions.
LONGITUDINAL MOUNTING: The tank will be mounted on two longitudinal runners, and the whole unit ‘U’ bolted to the chassis with balata belting between the chassis and the runners. The tank will have 75mm fall to the rear for easy and complete discharge.
INTERIOR OF TANK: Will be cleaned with dioxidine, then painted with two coats of anti-corrosive bitumenastic paint.
EXTERIOR OF TANK: Will be thoroughly ground and sanded in preparation for painting, followed by zinc chromate primer and finished off with two coats of synthetic enamel.
MUDGUARDS: Mudguards will be fitted over the rear wheels of the chassis.
PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE: As an extra.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Powerfuel buys new Diesel Tanker

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Diesel Tanker for Rustenburg Depot

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IVECO Cargo 70.12 Diesel Tanker for Powerfuel
6 January 1999 -- Powerfuel of Rustenburg have just taken delivery of a new fuel tanker to handle smaller deliveries of diesel from their depot.

The IVECO Cargo 70.12 is the ideal unit for this purpose being able to carry over 4000 litres to smaller end users. The tank was built by Tank Clinic (Pty) Ltd and the truck chassis supplied by WELTEVREDEN CAR & TRUCK CC.

Similar tankers are available to handle other fluid products such as milk, acids, vegetable oils etc.

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For More Information Contact:

Doug Pearson
Tel: +29 11 792 4040 or +27 83 227 5763
Fax: +27 11 792 1449
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TWO COMPARTMENT DIESEL TANKER

1. The tank will be elliptical in cross-section, manufactured from 5mm thick mild steel plate with 5mm mild steel plate machine pressed dished ends.
2. The tank will have two compartments separated by 5mm thick mild steel pressed section bulkheads.
3. Adequate internal longitudinal baffles will be fitted in each compartment to combat transverse surge caused by operation with partly filled components.
4. A double mild steel valance of inverted ‘Vee’ section of sufficient strength to support the full length of the tank contents and chassis combined, and also to absorb impact forces in the event of the vehicle overturning will be continuously welded around the top of the tank, including both ends, and will be complete with double drain tubes, front and rear and left and right, running outside of the tank to below chassis level. A non-slip catwalk will be supplied inside of this valance on the top of the tank.
5. An access ladder to the catwalk will be provided on the near side, at the end of the tank nearest the cab affixed at the top of the valance and at the bottom to the tank mounting pedestals.
6. The tank will be mounted on the chassis frame by means of mild steel pedestals welded to the tank with full width doubling plates, rubber blocks of minimum thickness 50mm and ‘U’ bolts around the chassis members, all to dimensions and design of proven efficiency as optional extras.
7. An approved Fulcrum petrol type oval manhole cover size 422 x 308 model F2200 with pressure and vacuum venting for normal and emergency breathing will be fitted to each compartment.
8. 40mm male dry break adapter for bottom filling to eliminate spillage of fuel will be fitted under the tank.
9. Mild steel mudguards of robust construction, complete with H.D. Mud flaps will be fitted over the rear axle wheels.
10. Substantial mild steel bumper will be fitted in the rear. The complete vehicle will be supplied complete and fitted with all reflectors and chevrons as required by all Provincial Traffic Ordinance. Reversing lights, supplied by the chassis supplier will be fitted into or onto the bumper as optional extra.
11. Two 9Kg dry powder chemical fire extinguisher and mounting bracket will be supplied and fitted on the offside behind the vehicle cab and in close proximity to the emergency valve release operator handle as an optional extra.
12. Exterior painting of the tank, chassis and all external components will be to specifications supplied by customer.
13. A Fulcrum emergency valve is fitted in a sump at the bottom of the tank with a emergency valve bottom operator to close off the bottom of the tanks in an emergency.
14. Meter - a Fluid power meter model 981 50mm which has a 4 digit reset and a 7 digit non reset totalizer which reads from 5 to 195 l/m. This metre is not assized as the fuel is not for resale.
15. Hose reel - One only hose reel model 7972/CS large capacity including 9 metres of 20mm hose ball stop and foot control nozzle.