What are fuel tanks made of?

Discussion in 'Questions To Truckers From The General Public' started by OMNI, Jul 20, 2010.

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    OMNI Bobtail Member

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    Thanks asphalt, those were two links I had not found yet!
     
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    spirit 124 Bobtail Member

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    When I drove tank, when we hauled acid they always put them into fiberglass lined tanks.Hope this helps.
     
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    OMNI Bobtail Member

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    Yes, some acids definately need FRP tanks but I wont be hauling raw materials like acid.. Mostly polymer blends.. Thanks!
     
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    punkinhed Medium Load Member

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    a lot of the acid wagons are made of plywood shells with a rubber liner.
     
  6. end of the road

    end of the road Heavy Load Member

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    If it s that specific you may need to get one made. Shouldn't cost all that much. Yikes!
     
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