If you are considering purchasing a polyethylene tank, you may want to know whether a horizontal or vertical polyethylene tank is better. Does the orientation of the tank matter, and how does it affect its usability? In this article, we will examine this issue.
Vertical Water Storage Tank
A vertical water storage tank, also known as a standing water tank, resembles a cylinder and is available in both short and tall heights in the market. These products, when used correctly, have a useful life of several decades and are often used in spaces with limitations in length and width. Depending on the conditions, customers can choose between pre-fabricated and custom-made water tanks. These tanks are used for two types of purposes: potable water and non-potable water. They are usually very tall and lack ladders, making access to the top difficult.
Price of Vertical Water Storage Tanks
Fortunately, today in the Iranian market, numerous manufacturers offer these products to customers. The price of these products varies based on production quality, installation method, sanitary certification, production technology volume, and product warranty. According to recent reviews, most manufacturers sell these products both in-person and online. However, due to price fluctuations, it is advisable to contact ABtank sales consultants for updated prices before making a purchase.
Horizontal Water Storage Tank
Horizontal tanks are often used when there are height restrictions, and they are made of polyethylene. They can store fire-fighting water (non-potable water), drinking water, and various chemicals compatible with polyethylene. The main body of these tanks is three-layered, which prevents insect intrusion and UV radiation. Some models are foam-insulated, providing excellent thermal and cooling insulation to prevent heat loss from the liquids inside.
Construction of Horizontal Water Storage Tanks
As previously mentioned, horizontal water storage tanks are available pre-fabricated and vertical for customers. One advantage of this type over vertical tanks is its lower center of gravity, which increases its lifespan. These tanks are available in both metal and polyethylene, with the polyethylene version being of higher quality and more cost-effective. A polyethylene horizontal tank is seamless and an excellent alternative to stainless steel containers. These tanks are also known as horizontal tanks.
The construction of these products involves molding, where polyethylene powder is melted inside a mold and then takes the shape of the mold. The mold rotates around two 360-degree axes during heating, allowing all the polyethylene powder to melt at high temperatures. After construction, the products are tested in the laboratory for mechanical stress, impact, and other tests to ensure their quality before being delivered to customers.
For installing inlet and outlet connections in horizontal water storage tanks, the product body can be drilled with a grinder, and then polyethylene and brass fittings can be used.
Advantages of Horizontal Polyethylene Tanks over Vertical Ones
Polyethylene tanks can be produced in various shapes and sizes. Customers choose between horizontal or vertical polyethylene tanks based on the space available. Horizontal polyethylene water tanks are generally preferred for areas with height limitations that require water storage. Horizontal polyethylene tanks are more stable than vertical water tanks due to their closer center of gravity to the ground. Horizontal drinking water tanks can be designed and constructed in various lengths. These three-layer horizontal polyethylene tanks are also suitable for outdoor environments. To determine whether a horizontal or vertical polyethylene tank is better, you should consider your specific usage requirements before making a decision.
Advantages of Vertical Polyethylene Tanks
On the other hand, single-layer polyethylene tanks can be used in enclosed environments. Vertical polyethylene tanks are also suitable for storing water in various environments. Generally, vertical polyethylene tanks are used in environments with adequate height. Vertical polyethylene tanks with capacities above 5000 liters have high heights and are difficult to access due to the absence of ladders.
Vertical polyethylene tanks with three layers can be installed and used in outdoor environments. Due to their height, these tanks have high stress concentration areas at the bottom and are weak in these areas, especially for large-sized outlets.
Both horizontal and vertical polyethylene tanks are primarily produced using rotational molding or rotomolding. These tanks are manufactured up to a volume of 20 cubic meters according to customer needs. A drawback of rotomolded polyethylene tanks is the thin thickness in stress concentration areas, which over time can lead to failure.
