Fusion Bonded Epoxy (FBE) coated steel bolted panel tanks have been successfully utilized throughout the globe for many decades in the storage of potable, process and waste waters. FBE is a factory applied, thermoset polymer coating, bonded to the steel substrate at 200°C, creating a strong & flexible coating. FBE provides high durability to impact, low cost manufacturing, low carbon footprint and efficient design principles. FBE tanks are tested to stringent standards as glass coated steel is and meet, exceed or provide comparable performance against a wide range of internationally recognised coating requirements. 

Being a factory applied coating, in a controlled environment, there is no risk for inconsistent quality or poor adhesion issues, as is commonly encountered with field applied coatings. Tasman Tanks' range of FBE tanks is available in 2 coating specifications, providing coating thicknesses range from 180um to 400um. FBE tanks are also extensively used for Anaerobic Digesters & the storage of demineralized water. In consultation with the designers, Tasman Tanks will select the optimal coating to suit your application, based on performance criteria & water quality data as provided by you, the client.

Applications for FBE tanks include, potable water storage, agricultural waste and municipal water. 

Benefits of FBE tanks

• highly corrosion resistant
• durable 
• available in a large range of colours

All FBE panel tanks meet the BITLPFS.02 and BITLPFS.03 standards.

Tasman Tanks works with Balmoral Tanks, of Thurnscoe England, to import GFS and FBE Tank. panels.