TANK MATERIAL
Tank Shell Material Thickness
Model
Primary Shell
Secondary Shell
Thickness Range
HFV50
12 GA
12 GA
12 GA:
2.46mm (MIN) to
2.85mm (MAX)
10GA:
3.20mm (MIN) to
3.61mm (MAX)
3/16”:
4.47mm (MIN) to
5.03mm (MAX)
HFV100
12 GA
12 GA
HFV300
12 GA
12 GA
HFV500
12 GA
12 GA
HFV1000
12 GA
12 GA
HFV8500
10 GA
12 GA
HFV11000
10 GA
12 GA
HFV15000
3/16”
10 GA
HFV25000
3/16”
10 GA
VFV2500
12 GA (SHELL),
10GA (ROOF & FLOOR)
12 GA (SHELL),
10 GA (FLOOR)
VFV5000
10 GA (SHELL & ROOF),
3/16” (FLOOR)
10 GA (SHELL)
3/16” (FLOOR)
RFV 1100
12 GA
12 GA
RFV 2400
12 GA
12 GA
RFV 5000
10 GA
10 GA
Table 1
Steel Specification:
a.
All gauge sheet: ASTM A1011 Commercial Quality
b.
All plates: G40.21.44W
Pipe Specification: ASTM A53 Grade B Schedule 40
Flange Specification: ASTM A105 #150
Threaded Fitting Specification: ASTM A105 (3000#) or ASTM A865 (150#)
DESIGN TEMPERATURE:
The tank is designed to operate in Canadian Outdoor Temperatures.
NOTE: At elevated temperatures, increased risk of corrosion or flammability may occur.
Westeel recommends consulting with a materials / Fire Code expert for these applications.
The tank purchaser must rely on the expertise of their own consultants when determining the suitability of
a ULC storage tank for conditions other than ambient.
