ENCON SERIES 1000 FEATURES

Roof Frame

The Encon patented self supporting roof structure is manufactured from galvanised steel purlins, intermediate bridging, purlin brackets with galvanised bolts, nuts and washers.  It is designed to comply with relevant Australian and international standards for wind loading.

Roof Sheeting & Standard Features

Profiled Galvanised, Zincalume or Colorbond roof sheeting is supplied and secured with self-tapping fasteners.  Standard features include rotating ventilator and induct vents, vermin proofing, exterior flashing and access cover.

Tank Level Indicator

Easy-to-read level indicator has an internal float with stainless steel cable passing through a pulley assembly to a sliding red level marker.   The water level is indicated on a white powder coated 225mm wide scaleboard, calibrated in metres with black 100mm increments to the height of the tank.

Access Ladders

Internal and external ladders are inclined at 15 degrees with extended handrails and safety platform as standard.  They are constructed from hot-dipped galvanised steel construction and are designed to meet AS1657.
External ladders are caged on tanks more than 5.7m high and also include rest platforms on tanks more than 6.3m high.
Internal ladders are available in Grade 316 stainless steel and other corrosive resistant materials

Surface Coating

Standard Galvanised Steel Finish
2.5 & 3.0mm - Factory galvanised steel sheets.
4.0mm & above - Hot dipped galvanised steel sheet.

Polymer Powder Coated Finish

Standard galvanised steel finish sheets can be supplied with a 100 micron powder coating to the exterior and interior sides of the galvanised tank sheets.

Epoxy Coated Finish

Specialised two-pack epoxy coatings DFT 200-350 microns can be supplied for additional corrosion protection.  Application over the standard galvanised steel finish provides chemical resistance for a wide range of storage applications and aggressive environments.

Foundations

Standard foundation drawings are available on request.   These drawings are based on stable sites in accordance with AS2870 (Class A & S) with a minimum soil bearing capacity of 120 kpa.
If these minimum standards cannot be achieved at your site, Encon can design suitable foundations based on the information provided from site soil test investigation.