Bottom seals for tank terminals
Where work is undertaken with hazardous substances that can be harmful to the environment soil protection measures must be implemented. For example, in the petrochemical industry liquid-tight geomembrane structures are often fitted underneath storage tanks. This is occasionally undertaken using a 2mm HDPE geomembrane, however, the 100% oil-resistant material Genatex 1150XR is quickly gaining favour.
Here are some of the benefits of Genatex 1150XR:
the material is 100% resistant to crue oil and kerosine, unlike HDPE;
the 1mm thick materials is fittend with reinforcement and can be folder;
the material can be prefabricated into large membranes or into one complete bottom seal (consecutively up to 2500m²);
the geomembrane structure can often be installed within one day ;
very low thermal expansion (22x lower than HDPE) which means creasing occurs less quickly.
Genap has a track record of successfully installing long-lasting Genatex 1150XR seals for a wide range of national and international clients.