Bladder pressure vessel Bladder Tanks

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Product overview
SKUM bladder tanks are pressure-rated vessels with an internal elastomeric bladder for foam concentrate storage. Upon actuation, the integrated system applies water pressure to the bladder, pushing concentrate to the proportioner. The balanced-pressure proportioning system meters the concentrate into the firefighting water line to generate the required foam solution, which then flows to the discharge devices protecting the hazard area. Bladder tanks require no external power, need minimal maintenance and are generally more economical than pump proportioning systems.

New design focused on configurability
The latest SKUM bladder tanks are designed for configurability, field usability and reduced lead times. SKUM bladder tanks are available with a wide range of standard configurable options, including:

• Trim piping material
• Standard and corrosion-resistant paints
• Alternate paint colours
• Sight gauges
• Thermal pressure relief valves

Configurations
SKUM bladder tanks are available pre-piped in horizontal and vertical configurations. The tank system includes a variety of features that make installation, service and maintenance efficient and convenient.

Key features / benefits

• Open leg design - Easy access to the bottom of the tank
• New shell drain system - Faster refill after commission testing
• Standard grooved coupling connections - Easy integration with water piping
• Reversible water inlet - Pipe from either side of a vertical tank
• Master shutoff valve - Use, install, or replace the sight gauge with minimal effort or spillage
• Valve nameplates with ring pins and tamper seals – Eliminate confusion over valve identification and position

Typical applications

• Mechanical rooms
• Industrial blending, coating and processing areas
• Truck loading racks
• Aircraft hangars
• Helipads

Technical characteristics / specifications

• Vessel type: Pressure-rated tank with internal elastomeric bladder for foam concentrate storage
• Operation: Water-actuated bladder pushes foam concentrate to proportioner; balanced-pressure proportioning to water line
• Power: No external power supply required
• Maintenance: Low maintenance, economical alternative to pump proportioning systems
• Configurations: Pre-piped horizontal and vertical options available
• Configurable options: Trim piping material; standard and corrosion-resistant paints; alternate paint colours; sight gauges; thermal pressure relief valves
• Installation features: Open leg design, shell drain system, standard grooved coupling connections, reversible water inlet, master shutoff valve, valve nameplates with ring pins and tamper seals
• Applications: Suitable for mechanical rooms, industrial processing areas, loading racks, aircraft hangars and helipads