FIREGUARD™

The new generation of fire-rated self-bunded fuel storage tanks for all blends of oxygenated fuels including methanol.

A steel primary containment tank within a steel secondary tank with a unique, lightweight insulation technology called Steel Tank Institute of America (STI) Ingredient “B”. This is the innovative design of Fireguard™, a technology patented by the STI.

Innovation in fuel storage safety

Fireguard™ technology has advanced far beyond that of concrete-encased ASTs. The exterior steel wall provides superior protection against the elements and low-cost maintenance.

Will last longer

Cracking concrete and spalling will never be a problem again with the innovative design of Fireguard™ Tanks.

75% Lighter means lower transport costs

The thermal insulating material is super lightweight — 75% lighter than concrete — reducing shipping, installation and relocation costs.

Sized to suit your needs

Fireguard™ tanks come in many more size options than most competitive brands, as well as cylindrical or rectangular design, compartmentalised configurations, concrete pad designs for sites in Seismic Zone 4 and tank supports manufactured in accordance with STI’s UL Listings.

Fireguard tank dimensions and capacity

The tanks are supplied in the dimensions below. Deliveries can be arranged.

Fireguard™ proven safety features

Both the primary and secondary tanks are equipped with emergency vents, an important safety feature that reduces the risk of explosion in the event of fire.

• UL 2085 Four-hour Fire Rating
  The primary tank has a tested ability to maintain an internal temperature below a specified limit for four hours, reducing the risk of an explosion during a fire.
• Ballistics resistant
  A tested ability to prevent penetration of bullets into the primary tank, rendering it ballistics resistant.
• Impact protection
  A tested ability to prevent leakage of the primary tank if impacted by a vehicle, lessening the risk of a spillage.
• Hose stream resistant
  A tested ability to prevent leakage of the primary tank or damage to the insulation material when impacted with a stream of water (a fire hose) for two and a half minutes, making the storage of flammable liquids safer.

Compliance

Fireguard™ has been fully tested by the US standards authority Underwriters Laboratory in accordance with UL 2085 and has both the Fire-resistant Type and Protected Type listing for Insulated Secondary Containment Aboveground Storage Tanks.

South African National Standard (SANS) 10131:2004 allows the use and installation of Fireguard™ Tanks in South Africa.

Choose your options

Forgeweld Fireguard™ ASTs are fitted with top manholes and fittings and bosses to accommodate filling, dipping and suction outlets. Units can be provided with an access ladder or platform.

Top-rated steel fuel tanks

The primary and secondary tanks of Forgeweld Fireguard™ ASTs are manufactured from South African carbon steel plate, complying with Grade 335JR. The external surface of Forgeweld Fireguard™ ASTs is usually white epoxy but this can be modified as required.

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