HORSELEY BRIDGE TANKS

Over a century of experience

PRESSED STEEL
SECTIONAL
WATER TANKS
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Steel sectional
water tanks
Technical data
Information
Contents
Horseley Bridge Tanks 1
Pressed steel sectional water tanks 2
Site installation 4
Accessories 7
Nominal capacity charts 8
Horseley Bridge
Tanks Ltd
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Pressed steel tanks with capacities from 1000-8,000,000 litres
have been installed for water supply projects, food and
process industries, hotels, railways, hospitals and many more.
This is a proven technology, providing tanks and supporting
towers with an outstanding track record.
HB tanks can be found throughout the UK and around the
world, particularly in the emerging nations, where water
the basis of life is often difficult to obtain and has to be
preciously guarded.
The development of Horseley Bridges EPDM rubber sealing
system, combined with the application of various coatings
suitable for the storage of potable water, has made safe
storage of this valuable resource even more certain.
Tanks can be provided for ground level installation or
elevated on steel structures that are specifically designed
and fabricated by HB.
Horseley Bridge Tanks
Over a century of experience
The bolted and sealed sectional tank was originated by
Horseley Bridge Tanks back in 1880 and the company has
led the world in water storage technology ever since.
Horseley Bridge Tanks is now part of Balmoral Tanks Ltd and
the combined experience of the companies provides the
water storage industry with a choice of pressed steel and
glass reinforced plastic (GRP) products that stand the test
of time. Improvements are made continuously through our
evaluation and development programme.
The Horseley Bridge pressed steel sectional tank has an
extremely rugged but highly portable design, which is ideal
for use in sites with restricted access and for shipment into
the most inaccessible areas of the world using the most
basic means of transport.
Assembly is simple and quick, requiring only hand tools and
the minimum of skilled labour.
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Pressed steel sectional water tanks
For potable and non-potable water storage
Design, performance and construction
Caged external ladder
Gable end
fillers
Lockable hinged or
bolted manway
Screened vent Pitched weatherproof cover
Rafter
Internal
bracing
Length of walls to extend 200mm
beyond width of tank
Ground level
1220mm
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230mm max
Low physical profile (at ground level)
Ideal for temporary requirements being simple to dismantle
Technical support provided for site measurements
and advice
Technical drawings provided
Full tank erection and site inspection by trained staff
Design and supply of steel towers for elevated tanks
Proven track record over many years
Approved by the Water Regulations Advisory Scheme (WRAS)
for potable water storage
Manufactured under formal quality assurance procedures to
BSEN ISO 9001
Tough, vandal resistant for unsupervised sites
Easy to build, only moderate skills required
No on-site welding, no fire hazard
Flexible system, capacity almost infinitely extendable
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General construction
Horseley Bridge pressed steel tanks are bolted mild steel
sectional water storage containers. Plates are hot-pressed in
our factory in the UK to BS1564:1975 Type 1. The panels are
manufactured in 1m
2
and 1.22m
2
(4ft
2
) sizes with thicknesses
ranging from 4-6mm depending on tank depth and use. Steel
used in plates, stays, cleats, etc, conforms to BSEN10025:1993
S275JR (43A equivalent).
Plate dimensions are 1m or 4ft square. Half plates are
available. Tank plates are bolted together using a Water
Regulations Advisory Scheme (WRAS) approved sealant. For
ease of access to bolts, tanks are supplied with external
flanges unless customers specify otherwise.
To support pressures exerted by the tanks contents, the sides
of all tanks at the junction of four plates are supported by
rolled steel angle stays attached to cleats of equal strength
bolted to tank plates. The pattern of internal stays depends on
tank size and varies between horizontal, vertical and diagonal.
Storage of liquids
The bolted construction of the tanks allows storage of water
up to 90C. Temperatures in excess of this would require the
tank to be fully seam welded. For clarification of storing other
liquids please consult our engineering department.
To maintain water quality, tanks should be periodically drained,
cleaned and disinfected. To ensure continued water supply
during cleaning, divided tanks can be supplied where one
compartment is used while the other is cleaned. See
BS6700:1997 for additional advice.
Cover and roofs
The roof construction of all Horseley Bridge tanks is designed
to support the weight of maintenance personnel and their
equipment. Design superimposed load is 0.75kN per m
2
.
Flat covers can be provided for use inside buildings. Pitched
roofs are recommended for outdoor use to allow rainwater to
run off. All roofs are fitted with a lockable 600mm
2
hinged and
sealed manhole. Screened (0.65mm mesh) cowl ventilators are
provided as standard.
The ends of pitched roofs are closed with stiffened gable
fillers which are bolted to the roof and wall plates.
All joints incorporate jointing strip to make them weather and
vermin proof.
Pressed steel tanks are not designated as pressure vessels, but
in special circumstances the roof can be constructed from
standard plates to allow a slight internal pressure. If this is
required, please consult our engineering department.
Laser cutting
Horseley Bridge Tanks uses the latest laser cutting technology
to bring high levels of accuracy to its panels. The cutters use a
3D capability providing precise, repeatable, burr-free profiles
and are BSEN ISO 9001 certified.
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Horseley Bridge
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Site installation
Tank erection
Horseley Bridge Tanks provides a full UK tank erection service.
Each site is inspected by a qualified supervisor prior to tank
erection ensuring site and base suitability. An experienced
team will build your tank and leave it ready for
commissioning. Supervisors may also be provided for overseas
contracts. Customers should, however, observe the following
check points before calling HB to site:
Tank supports
Externally flanged tanks at ground/floor level require dwarf
walls or piers, made of steel univeral beams, brick or
concrete, with footings suitable for the bearing capacity of the
sub-soil. The walls should be at least 500mm high and must run
in one direction only with centres at 1000mm or 1220mm
depending on the plate dimensions. They should extend at
least 150mm beyond the tank at each end.
Dwarf walls should be between 150 and 225mm wide and
should taper to no more than 110mm at the top to give access
for spanners when bolting the bottom joints.
Supports for tanks of 3660mm and over should ideally have capping
flats under the bottom flanges to give a greater bearing surface.
Alternatively, steel supports may be used, in which case customers
are advised to consult HBT engineers regarding their design.
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Access
To allow access to bolts, a clearance of 500mm should be
provided all round the tank. When tanks are fitted with
covers, a distance of 750mm should be left between the cover
and any ceiling to allow access to the manhole. It is the
customers responsibility to ensure adequate clearance around
the tank.
Health and safety
HB reserves the right to refuse to carry out work in unsafe
conditions. Erectors will observe site safety rules under
relevant national and local health and safety regulations.
Delays
HB reserves the right to make additional charges for
delays caused by preparatory work not being
completed in accordance with its requirements.
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Accessories
Pipe connections and fittings
All pipe connections are made at HBs factory before
dispatch and customers are asked to provide full details
when ordering. The type of pipe connection should be
specified together with the relevant standard to which the
coupling flanges are drilled or the pipes screwed. To assist
delivery, the size and position of each connection should
also be specified at the time of ordering. Ball and gate
valves and all pipework, including bends and flanges, can
be supplied if specified at the time of ordering.
Connections can be supplied as flanged stools to BS4504,
ASA or DIN standards, or, for small pipework, screwed
sockets to BS1387. The connections are shop-welded to the
plates in positions agreed at the time of order.
Pipework configuration
The inlet or delivery pipe can enter the tank through either
the side wall at the top of the tank or through the tank
base. Flow can be controlled through a ball valve,
equilibrium float valve or automatic float switch.
The outlet or service pipe should be taken through the base
of the tank and fitted with an internal bellmouth pipe or
rose strainer to prevent suspended matter entering the
water supply.
The overflow should always be fitted to give at least 75mm of
freeboard below the top of the tank in accordance with the
UK Water Byelaws, or other regulations, to give the required
air gap.
The washout pipe opening should be fitted flush with the
bottom of the tank and a sluice valve fitted immediately
below the tank base.
Optional extras
Ball-valve housing used to raise water level to
maximise storage
Screened overflows and warning pipes to Water
Regulation 16 (UK Byelaw 30)
Internal and external mild steel ladders complete
with safety hoops and rails
Walkways with railings
Indicator gear or contents gauges
Air gaps to latest WRAS guidelines
Towers
When a constant pressure head of water is required for supply
purposes, tanks can be mounted on a steel tower at a suitable
height. Towers must be designed with suitable seismic and
wind loads to BS5950 Pt1:1990
Insulation
Horseley Bridge Tanks uses an integrated insulation system
which is mechanically fixed to the steel plates and
incorporates "Envirotherm 70" EPS foam insulation. The foam
is dimensionally stable with very low water ingress ensuring
long term thermal performance. It is made from a pentane
expansion agent which is CFC and HCFC free and can be
recycled by melting down and reforming.
The external skin of the panel is manufactured in UV resistant
thermoplastic giving an overall typical thickness of 95mm
providing a typical U value of less than 0.4 W/m
2
K.
Surface coatings and finishes
A wide range of coatings can be applied to the inside and
outside of the tanks which include hot dip galvanising (BSEN
ISO 1461:1999) and WRAS approved systems. Horseley Bridge
Tanks also offers a DWI (Drinking Water Inspectorate) approved
coating which meets the requirements of Regulations 31-33
(Reg 25 in Scotland) of the Water Supply (Water Quality)
regulations.
Horseley Bridge Tanks provides a full design and supply service
for towers, to BS5950. When specifying tower requirements it
may be advisable to anticipate future increases in tank
Encapsulation skin
Envirotherm 70 insulation
Recess for insulation
fixing brackets
capacity. Customers are advised to consider foundation
requirements and to let HB know what additional loadings on
towers may be required in the future.
On request HB can supply loading and uplift details enabling
contractors to design suitable foundations.
Filling and testing
This should be done as soon as possible after the tank is built
and in any event within the time specified in Horseley Bridge
warranty conditions. HBs contract does not provide for a
member of staff being present during filling.
Conditions of contract
All work is carried out under HB conditions of sale as stated in
the original quotation. Extra copies are available on request.
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Nominal capacity charts
Metric and imperial
1m module tanks
Tank capacities in litres
To convert to gallons divide by 4.546
Length x
breadth
(m)
2m deep
capacity
(litres)
3m deep
capacity
(litres)
4m deep
capacity
(litres)
5m deep
capacity
(litres)
1m deep
capacity
(litres)
2 x 1 2000 4000 6000 8000 10000
3 x 1 3000 6000 9000 12000 15000
2 x 2 4000 8000 12000 16000 20000
3 x 2 6000 12000 18000 24000 30000
4 x 2 8000 16000 24000 32000 40000
3 x 3 9000 18000 27000 36000 45000
4 x 3 12000 24000 36000 48000 60000
4 x 4 16000 32000 48000 64000 80000
5 x 4 20000 40000 60000 80000 100000
5 x 5 25000 50000 75000 100000 125000
6 x 5 30000 60000 90000 120000 150000
6 x 6 36000 72000 108000 144000 180000
7 x 6 42000 84000 126000 168000 210000
7 x 7 49000 98000 147000 196000 245000
8 x 8 64000 128000 192000 256000 320000
10 x 8 80000 160000 240000 320000 400000
9 x 9 81000 162000 243000 324000 405000
10 x 10 100000 200000 300000 400000 500000
11 x 11 121000 242000 363000 484000 605000
12 x 12 144000 288000 432000 576000 720000
13 x 12 156000 312000 468000 624000 780000
13 x 13 169000 338000 507000 676000 845000
1.22m module tanks
Tank capacities in litres
To convert to gallons divide by 4.546
Length x
breadth
(m)
2.44mdeep
capacity
(litres)
3.66mdeep
capacity
(litres)
4.88mdeep
capacity
(litres)
1.22mdeep
capacity
(litres)
2.44 x 1.22 3632 7264 10896 14528
3.66 x 1.22 5448 10896 16344 21792
2.44 x 2.44 7364 14528 21792 29056
3.66 x 2.44 10896 21792 32688 43584
4.88 x 2.44 14528 29056 43584 58112
3.66 x 3.66 16344 32688 49032 65376
4.88 x 3.66 21792 43584 65376 87168
4.88 x 4.88 29056 58112 87168 116224
6.10 x 4.88 36320 72640 108960 145280
6.10 x 6.10 45400 90800 136200 181600
7.32 x 6.10 54480 108960 163440 217920
7.32 x 7.32 65376 130752 196128 261504
8.54 x 8.54 88984 177968 266952 355936
9.76 x 8.54 101696 203392 305088 406784
9.76 x 7.76 116224 232448 348672 464896
10.98 x 9.76 130752 261504 392256 523008
10.98 x 10.98 147096 294192 441288 588384
12.20 x 10.98 163440 326880 490320 653760
12.20 x 12.20 181600 363200 544800 726400
13.42 x 13.42 219736 439472 659208 878944
14.64 x 14.64 261504 523008 784512 1046016
15.86 x 15.86 306904 613808 920712 1227616
Positioning of pipe connections
Connection details (flanges or pads)
Nominal
diameter
(mm)
Flange outside
diameter (mm)
Pitch
circle
Bolts (or studs)
Number Diameter
Metre square plate
B C D E
4ft square plate
B C D E
Preferred positions
25 115 85 4 M12 110 365 275 110 110 250 275 110
40 150 110 4 M16 125 350 315 125 125 235 315 125
50 165 125 4 M16 135 340 335 135 135 225 335 135
65 185 145 4 M16 145 330 360 145 145 215 360 145
80 200 160 8 M16 150 325 375 150 150 210 375 150
100 220 180 8 M16 160 315 400 160 160 200 400 160
125 250 210 8 M16 175 300 435 175 175 185 435 175
150 285 240 8 M20 195 280 480 195
175 315 270 8 M20 210 265 515 210
200 340 295 12 M20 220 255 545 220
BS 4504 NP16 A = 609mm A = 500mm
A
B
C
D
E
Note
It is preferable to make positions A and B the standard positions and for economy these should
be used whenever possible. Positions C, D and E show the maximum variations from positions A
and B so as to clear the strengthening impressions in the plate. If required, larger pipe flanges
can be easily accommodated.
These charts are not exhaustive as tanks can be configured to suit any application
Additional ranges
In addition to its pressed steel sectional tanks,
Horseley Bridge Tanks, in association with
sister company Balmoral Tanks, also produces
glass reinforced plastic sectional tanks and a
selection of one-piece GRP tanks ranging from
340-4550 litres (75-1000 gallons) to BS
EN13280:2001 standards.
Visit www.balmoraltanks.com for more
information or contact our experienced sales
team at the address below.
HORSELEY BRIDGE TANKS
Garth Works, Taffs Well, Cardiff CF15 7YF
Tel +44 (0)2920 815270 Fax +44 (0)2920 815275
Email sales@hbtanks.co.uk www.hbtanks.co.uk
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