Water Takjjks 3

Franklin
HODGE
Tank Lining Material

Franklin Hodge Industries standard
Elasticity
range of water storage tanks is tted
Water retaining properties of both Butyl
with tailor made liners in either
Rubber and EPDM will not be affected
Butyl Rubber or EPDM material.
even when the materials are stretched up
Both materials are exible synthetic
to 300% of normal size.
membranes, ideal for lining water

tanks and have similar properties.
Durability
For use as tank lining materials, both
WRAS Drinking Water Approval
Butyl rubber and EPDM have excellent
For the storage of potable or drinking
resistance to abrasive wear, tearing,
water, we offer a special grade of butyl
excracking and puncturing. If there is a
rubber which has been tested to BS6920
slight foundation subsidence and should
and is approved under the UK Water
there be small surface irregularities
Regulations Advisory Scheme for use
present in a tank both membrane
in contact with potable water.
materials will adapt without failing.

Polyester matting underlay material,
Used to line Franklin Hodges

standard range of tanks.
Can be used to provide
a cost effective means
of waterproong and
refurbishment of existing
tanks including concrete.
Impermeability
installed between the tank shell and the
Butyl rubber and EPDM sheeting
foundation or tank wall, is available for
provides a completely waterproof seal
extra protection against puncturing in
and, with its closely packed molecular
such situations. Very sharp objects and
structure, is extremely resistant to the
blows by sharp instruments may damage
transmission of liquids or vapour.
tank liners and we recommend that, as a

precaution, clean rubber soled footwear
Weather resistance
is worn during internal tank installations
Because both Butyl rubber and EPDM
or inspections.
contain no plasticisers or additives

that can evaporate or leach over time,
Water treatment & Chemical resistance
weather resistant properties of the two
With respect to the use of Chlorine for
materials is excellent, with strength and
water tank treatment, we conrm that
elasticity remaining virtually unchanged
sterilisatiion to BS6700 is acceptable.
over many years, despite exposure to

sunlight, ultraviolet radiation and ozone.
Ease of repair
In the unlikely event that the internal
Temperature range
tank membrane liner is punctured, it can
Temperatures ranging from -30C to
easily be repaired with minimal disruption
+120C (60C maximum for prolonged
usually by a heat/pressure process. This
periods) will not affect Butyl Rubber
can be carried out by technicians on site.
or EPDM material. If storing water
The same heat/pressure process is used
at temperatures above ambient, we
in liner manufacture or modication and
recommend that as a precaution, you
does not affect the overall integrity of the
contact our ofce for more information.
liner. Alternatively, for overseas or remote

installations, specially prepared cold
repair kits are available.
A member of the Carter Thermal Industries Group
Tank Lining Material

Physical
property
Test
method
Technical Data
Standard Grade WRAS Approved

Butyl 72601
Grade 72612
EPDM
Hardness
BS903 A26
65 + 5 IRH
65 + 5 IRH
65 + 5 IRH
Modulus at 300% elongation
BS903 A2
min 4.5 MPa
min 4.5 MPa
min 5.0 MPa
Tensile strength
BS903 A2
min 8.5 MPa
min 9.0 MPa
min 9.0 MPa
Elongation at break
BS903 A2
min 350%
min 350%
min 20 kN/m
min 23 kN/m
min 30 kN/m
min 6.5 MPa
min 7.5 MPa
min 7.5 MPa
Tear strength
BS903 A3C
After heat ageing 168 h/121C
BS903 A19
Tensile strength
BS903 A2
min 400%
Elongation at break
BS903 A2
min 250%
min 300%
min 300%
Ozone resistance 96 h/50
BS903 A43
No cracks
No cracks
No cracks
BS903 A25
max -30C
max -30C
max -40C
pphm/80% elongation at 30C

Brittle Point
Applications:
Base, wall & top liner xings in concrete tanks
Typical connection detail

50mm wide
x 5mm thick
polypropylene
battens, 2.4m
long
Butyl rubber liner
One layer of geotextile

matting with 300mm laps
on walls
M6 x 65mm long
stainless steel hilti
H.S.A. expanding
anchor bolts
on 250mm max
centres
Polystyrene insulation
25mm thick between shell
& liner
Threads and bolt head

sealed with hemp and
sealing compound
Galvanised carbon
steel NP16 boss
screwed ange &
plate ange painted
internally with Intex
Butyl rubber liner
Butyl rubber liner
Two layers of geotextile

matting with 300mm laps
over base
3mm thick neoprene

rubber gasket each
side
Typical details of lining an uninsulated

galvanised steel water tank
Typical details of lining an insulated

galvanised steel water tank
Foil face polystyrene
insulation 25mm thick,
secured to lid with foil
tape around edges
1.0mm aluminium
sheet pop riveted
to angle frame
M12 x 40mm stainless
steel liner anchor bolts
on 250mm centres
M12 x 40mm stainless

steel liner anchor bolts
on 250mm centres
50mm wide x 5mm thick

polypropylene battens
Polystyrene insulation
25mm thick between
shell & liner
Butyl rubber liner
Polystyrene matting
between shell & liner
Franklin
HODGE
All information, including illustrations, contained in this brochure is believed to be accurate and reliable. Users, however, should independently
evaluate the suitability of each product for their own application. Franklin Hodge Industries makes no warranties to the accuracy or completeness of the
information and disclaims any liability regarding its use.
Franklin Hodge Industries Ltd

Jubilee Building, Westelds Trading Estate
Faraday Road, Hereford HR4 9NS
Telephone: +44 (0) 1432 269605
Fax: +44 (0) 1432 277454
Web: www.franklinhodge.com

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Franklin

Tank Lining Material

range of water storage tanks is tted

Water retaining properties of both Butyl

with tailor made liners in either

Rubber and EPDM will not be affected

Butyl Rubber or EPDM material.

even when the materials are stretched up

Both materials are exible synthetic

to 300% of normal size.

membranes, ideal for lining water

WRAS Drinking Water Approval

Butyl rubber and EPDM have excellent

For the storage of potable or drinking

resistance to abrasive wear, tearing,

water, we offer a special grade of butyl

excracking and puncturing. If there is a

rubber which has been tested to BS6920

slight foundation subsidence and should

and is approved under the UK Water

there be small surface irregularities

Regulations Advisory Scheme for use

present in a tank both membrane

in contact with potable water.

materials will adapt without failing.

Used to line Franklin Hodges

installed between the tank shell and the

Butyl rubber and EPDM sheeting

foundation or tank wall, is available for

provides a completely waterproof seal

extra protection against puncturing in

and, with its closely packed molecular

such situations. Very sharp objects and

structure, is extremely resistant to the

blows by sharp instruments may damage

transmission of liquids or vapour.

tank liners and we recommend that, as a

is worn during internal tank installations

Because both Butyl rubber and EPDM

contain no plasticisers or additives

Water treatment & Chemical resistance

weather resistant properties of the two

With respect to the use of Chlorine for

materials is excellent, with strength and

water tank treatment, we conrm that

elasticity remaining virtually unchanged

sterilisatiion to BS6700 is acceptable.

over many years, despite exposure to

tank membrane liner is punctured, it can

Temperatures ranging from -30C to

easily be repaired with minimal disruption

+120C (60C maximum for prolonged

usually by a heat/pressure process. This

periods) will not affect Butyl Rubber

can be carried out by technicians on site.

or EPDM material. If storing water

The same heat/pressure process is used

at temperatures above ambient, we

in liner manufacture or modication and