Premium Pillow Tanks & Bladders for Efficient Storage
Pillow Tanks & Bladders
Pillow Tanks & Bladders by American Tanks have been supplying American industries with premium pillow tanks and pillow bladder tanks for over 20 years. As highly-flexible balloon-like containment systems, pillow tanks are often used as replacement or temporary storage solutions while original tanks are out of service. Pillow tanks offer the ultimate convenience, featuring fast and efficient assembly, filling, and relocation capabilities.
Bladders are generally used as liners and installed inside another tank structure. American Tanks custom-fabricates pillow bladder tanks to suit containment systems of all dimensions and specifications.
What’s a Pillow Tank?
Pillow tanks are self-supporting structures designed to store water, chemicals, and other industrial liquids in a thinly-profiled, pillow-shaped unit. They’re made from super-robust PVC material, are heavily abrasion-resistant, and can be transported, set up, and disassembled more efficiently than other tank configurations. Many pillow tanks are utilized for replacement purposes while primary tanks experience downtime, however, American Tanks also supplies permanent pillow tank solutions.
Common American Applications of Pillow Tanks
- Potable water storage - Food Grade Certified for America.
- Liquid food products - Edible oils, etc.
- Fuel and oil storage.
- Long-term water storage - Mining sites, farming sites, drilling sites, and other remote locations.
- Backup water storage - Wineries, orchards, and other agricultural purposes.
American Tanks Pillow Tanks - Benefits & Features
Completely frameless and easily collapsible, our pillow tanks offer a range of unique features making assembly, utilization, dismantling, and relocation as economical and as labor-saving as possible. The advantages of purchasing a brand-new pillow tank include:
- Only basic site preparations required.
- Air-tested to pass requirements for a range of uses.
- Easy transportation - Foldable when empty.
- Heavy-duty constructed - Zero rust risk!
- Minimal contamination risks - Self-adjusting according to the current volume.
- Full-enclosed.
- Offers incredible puncture-resistance.
- American safety and quality standard compliant.
- Extra tough material coating, seams, and seals.
- Connectable - Link multiple pillows together to extend capacity.
- Low shipping costs (local and international).
- Available up to 1,000 Kilolitres in capacity for water storage purposes.
- Zero fencing, railings, barricades, or other safety equipment is required to surround pillow tanks.
Secondary Containment Regulations Regarding Pillow Tanks
With portability being the primary influencer for purchasing an American Tanks pillow tank, most pillow tank units get relocated frequently throughout their life. Assembly locations may require secondary containment or emergency spillage solutions depending on their environmental surroundings. Storing fuels and chemicals in any capacity heightens the risk of accidental spillage or contamination of nearby humans, animals, waterways, and other potentially affected surroundings.
While we recommend consulting your region’s authorities or government bodies concerning commercial or industrial liquid storage, pillow tanks will generally require secondary containment setups where:
- Large volumes of oils and fuels are stored
- Oils and fuels are frequently used, discharged, or transported
- Oil and fuel are stored close enough to threaten waterways should a spill occur.
When You’ll Need a Pillow Bladder
Pillow bladders are designed to line the inside of an existing tank structure or other containment systems. American Tanks custom-fabricates bladder liners to fit your site’s specific tank assets. A bladder liner can often act as a second ‘tank’ to better secure sewage water, grey water, and other contaminants from leakages. As a reinforcement solution, bladder liners can also support primary containment units while under repair or maintenance. Unlike pillow tanks, pillow bladders aren’t self-supporting and require the shape and cavity of another structure to form.
Common American Applications for Pillow Bladders
- Fire water storage - Emergency or relief water reserves.
- Wastewater bladder tanks - Grey water, black water, and sewage water containment.
- Spill containment.
- Construction sites - Dust suppressions, washdown reserves, etc.
- Hazardous liquid storage.
- Temporary maintenance storage.
Low Maintenance & Affordable Pillow Tanks
American Tanks’ pillow tanks are a cost-efficient temporary storage solution in comparison to sourcing a likely unnecessary permanent tank setup. Pillow tanks are a high-value, economical liquid storage option when deciding on fixed or long-term tank products for your facility. Choose American Tanks for reliable and durable pillow tanks water storage solutions that meet your needs and exceed your expectations.
Custom-Made Pillow Tank Packages
Whether you’re seeking flat, oval-shaped traditional pillow tanks for outdoor applications or specially-designed pillow bladder tanks for shipping containers, American Tanks can make it happen! Many industrial uses for liquid storage require highly-modified pillow bladder tanks to suit unusually shaped tanks and other storage chambers, with a custom-made bladder being your best resolution.
American Tanks have limited dimensional restrictions when it comes to fabricating bladder liners, meaning the possibilities are virtually endless regarding premium bladder leak-proofing solutions! Custom fittings we also offer include:
- Various flange types - Stainless steel and aluminum.
- Various valve types and sizes.
- Adapters and hoses.
- Fire suppression fittings.
- Custom-made ground sheets.
- Covers.
- Pumps and filters.
