Fuel Tanks / Fuel Storage Ground Support Equipment For Sale

About Fuel Tanks & Fuel Storage

Fuel tanks and fuel storage in general are crucial for everything from commercial airports and fuel farms to FBOs (fixed-base operators) and even the smallest airstrips. There are several ways to store fuel, whether it be in a permanent, stationary tank or one that can be hauled on a trailer or attached to a truck chassis. The tank type is important, depending on whether you prioritise onsite supply or giving yourself the flexibility to move tanks around to various locations.

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Bassco 12,000-Gallon Fuel Tank

Common Fuel Tank Materials

Most fuel tanks are made out of aluminium, stainless steel, or carbon steel, but there are some units with outer walls or interior linings that may be constructed of fibreglass, carbon steel, or another material. Those linings are helpful because they can serve as an extra layer of protection between the fuel inside and the outer wall.

Above Or Below Ground & More

Tanks designed for transport can be mounted to a trailer or a cab and chassis truck; more permanent solutions are typically either above or below ground and may be placed horizontally or vertically. Larger tanks are sometimes compartmentalized, as well, meaning they have dividers that allow them to hold two or more types of liquids at once, such as gasoline or diesel in addition to standard jet fuel.

Convenience & Safety Features

Some fuel storage systems designed for use at smaller airfields have convenient self-service features that allow customers to pay for fuel right at the pump. Safety is, of course, paramount for these products, and as such you’ll find some tanks built with double-wall construction that don’t necessarily require a separate containment system for collecting water, debris, and other materials. Most tanks, and especially above-ground units, also have features that make them fire resistant, in keeping with the UL 142 flammable liquid tank standard, and other added protections that make sure they’re in line with environmental protection standards and other regulations.

Fuel Capacity

Fuel tanks and fuel storage systems vary widely in terms of capacity, with some holding only a few hundred litres and others holding as much as 113,562 litres (30,000 gallons) or more. Smaller airstrips may be able to get by with tanks on the lower end of the capacity range, but larger operations will need to find a balance between supply and demand as well as prioritise either capacity or mobility.

Find The Right Fuel Tank Or Fuel Storage

You will find an ever-changing selection of new and used fuel tanks for sale on ControllerEMEA.co.uk from a variety of manufacturers, as well as custom-built products with capacities ranging from 750 to 75,000 L (200 to 20,000 gal).