Our
Corrugated tanks are made of AQUAPLATE® steel with a pre-painted COLORBOND® exterior
finish. Tanks can also be made from stainless steel and copper, a tank in these materials are generally for special applications.
ZINCALUME® tanks
took over from galvanized tanks when roofing materials changed mainly to ZINCALUME® and COLORBOND®,
due to the reaction between the materials. ZINCALUME® tanks are still available but they are found to
have a limited life especially if town water is used in them, on regular bases. Expect a life of 6 to 13 years however there
is no guarantee of this. However they still have their uses, and are a low cost option to water storage.
AQUAPLATE® polymer-coated steel is Australia's premier tank-making material. It combines durability, strength,
light weight, performance and the polymer coating is backed by a 20 year warranty* from BlueScope Steel.
Leading Technology
AQUAPLATE® steel has been developed by BlueScope Steel specifically for the water tank market. It has a food-grade polymer
skin bonded to its inner surface which helps ensure your water tastes clean and fresh, free from any tainting from the tank
itself. It's for this reason that a tank made from AQUAPLATE® steel stands out from the rest.
Setting the Standard
A
tank made from AQUAPLATE® steel is the only steel tank to comply with the tough Australian Standard
on the use of plastic materials for food contact use (AS2070 part2).
In effect, it means AQUAPLATE®
steel is deemed completely safe for the storage of drinking water for human consumption.
Proven Performance
AQUAPLATE® steel is available in
a galvanised steel finish, or a selected range of pre-painted colours. Either way, you get all the advantages of a material
that is strong, lightweight, corrosion-resistant and durable across a range of environments. It won't crack as a result
of aging or sun exposure, and it's the ideal choice for bushfire-prone
locations.
A Complement to your Home
Tanks made from AQUAPLATE® steel are equally at home in the bush or the
city. That's because with the range of colours and many sizes available, you can choose a tank to perfectly complement
your home and your lifestyle - no matter where you live.
Easy to transport and install (either at ground
level or raised on a stand for gravity feeding) lightweight steel tanks are the natural choice for both city and country living.
The Environmental Choice
More and more urban
planning authorities - and homeowners - are recognising the environmental
importance and practical cost-savings associated with water recycling. That's why tanks made from AQUAPLATE®
steel are finding their way into more and more city backyards.
Quality that's guaranteed Regardless of how saline or corrosive your water might be, you can be assured AQUAPLATE®
steel will stand up to the test. You can feel safe in the knowledge that BlueScope Steel is standing behind you. In fact,
BlueScope Steel warrants* the performance of tanks made from AQUAPLATE® steel for 20 years (against corrosion
to perforation), subject to approved installation and sound construction.
AQUAPLATE® steel has been specifically developed for the storage of drinking water. Other substances should
not be stored without prior reference to the manufacturer- BlueScope Steel.
CUSTOM MANUFACTURE
We manufacture Steel
tanks in our factory, so if you require something different in shape or size, we have the ability to make it for you.