Secondary Containment Systems
POLY TUB™
- Portable
- No cracking
- Customized design
- No excavation or
footers needed - Fast, clean installation
- Superior corrosion resistance
- Flexible in hot or cold weather
and in moist environments - May be used on any solid
substrate
Secondary Containment Systems: The Poly Tub™
POLY TUBS are pre-manufactured drop-and-use secondary containment systems. Because the POLY TUB is an integrated wall/floor system, it is easy to install. Upon delivery of the POLY-TUB, the customer simply sites it on a solid substrate and places the tank(s) inside. These Secondary Containment systems are typically used for tank farm, drum storage or work area spill containment.
Secondary Containment Systems: Construction and Capabilities
Poly Tub Methanol Tank
Poly Tub Waste Treatment Site
Poly Tub System Chemical Tank Site
Poly Tub Hydrocarbon Tank
Poly Tub™ secondary containment systems are manufactured from heavy-duty, fiberglass composite materials. Wall and floor thickness varies from 3/4" to 1-1/4" based on wall height. Although the wall and floor construction of the POLY TUB is extraordinarily heavy duty, gussets are often used to maximize structural stability and strength.
Our Secondary Containment systems are unparalleled for small to moderate sized tank farms, drum storage facilities or work areas. Completely pre-manufactured in our factory, the POLY TUB is custom designed to accommodate space, topographical, or capacity limitations and requirements. These secondary containment systems are flexible, allowing us to manufacture a variety of size and floor configurations to meet your needs. In addition, walls may be up to 4' high for complete design flexibility.
The integral floor sits on an existing concrete pad or other stable substrate. The only requirements are that the substrate must be clean, level and able to support the POLY TUB, and any contained tanks, fluids and equipment.
The POLY TUB is truly a "drop and set" secondary containment system. Most spill containment systems are shipped as a single-piece tub, with over-the-road shipping requirements as the only limitation (50' long x 11' wide systems have been shipped as a complete unit).
Where size precludes shipping a single-piece system, the POLY TUB is cut into sections for easy transport. Upon arrival at the customer's site, trained Polystar technicians re-assemble the secondary containment systems using the same bonding techniques as used in the manufacturing process.
The POLY TUB is one of the simplest, yet strongest and most cost effective secondary containment system available today.
Limited site preparation, no excavation, fast, clean installation, immediate use, non-porous design, superior chemical resistance and portability are only some of the many advantages of the Poly Tub™ secondary containment system. Click on any of the links below to learn more about the assembly process. Polystar is proud to offer reliable secondary containment systems that help protect your business from damaging and expensive spills.
For more information about Polystar’s secondary containment systems or spill containment systems, call 800.275.3453
SUMMARY: Custom designed non-porous tub system (integral walls and floor) that uses fiberglass composite materials to maximize corrosion resistance and strength.
Each Poly Tub is manufactured from heavy-duty, fiberglass composite materials. Wall and floor thicknesses vary from ¾” to 1-1/4” based on wall height and required level of corrosion protection. Even though the wall/floor construction of the Poly Tub is extraordinarily heavy duty, gussets are usually installed every three to five feet for maximum structural stability and strength.
The Poly Tub is an unparallel method of providing secondary containment for small to medium sized tank farms, drum storage facilities or work areas.
Completely pre-manufactured in our facility, the Poly Tub is custom designed to accommodate space, topographical, or capacity limitations and requirements. Almost any size and floor configuration can be manufactured. The walls may be up to 4’ high for complete design flexibility. The Poly Tub may be sited on any substrate that is clean, level and able to support the Poly Tub and any contained tanks, fluids and equipment with no more than ½” deflection.
The Poly Tub may also be plumbed to other Polystar systems for use as a remote sump for overflow capacity. Note that the Poly Tub’s rugged construction allows it to be used in both direct burial as well as above-grade applications.
The Poly Tub is a true “drop and set” system. Most systems are shipped as a single-piece tub, with over-the-road shipping requirements as the only limitation (50’ long x 11’ wide Poly Tubs have been shipped as a complete unit). Where size precludes shipping a single-piece system, the Poly Tub is cut into sections for transport. Upon arrival at the customer’s site, trained, Polystar technicians can easily re-assemble the system using the same bonding techniques used in the manufacturing process. Note that, because the Poly Tub is surface mounted, it may be moved to a new site as needs change.
The Poly Tub may be the simplest, yet strongest and most cost effective secondary containment system available today. Limited site preparation, no excavation, fast, clean installation, immediate use, non-porous design, extensive chemical resistance and portability are only some of the many Poly Tub advantages.
KET POLY TUB ADVANTAGES VERSUS ALTERNATIVES:
• USEABLE ON ANY SOLID SUBSTRATE
• NO EXCAVATION REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION
• FAST, CLEAN INSTALLATION AND IMMEDIATE USE
• PORTABLE
• SUPPERIOR CORROSION RESISTANCE – EVEN TO HIGH ACID CONCENTRATIONS
• USEABLE IN COLD, HOT OR MOIST ENVIRONMENTS WITH NO GAPPING OR CRACKING
• CUSTOM DESIGNED FOR THE SPECIFIC APPLICATION
PURPOSE: CUSTOM POLY TUBS are designed to be used as secondary containment for liquid and solid products considered to be harmful to the environment if leaked from their primary containment device. Applications include chemical storage tanks, product storage tanks, drums, pails, pump basins, pick-up truck storage containers and remediation work location containment, or for secondary containment of contaminated soil, drums, tools or other small objects. CUSTOM POLY TUB bottoms and side walls are designed to provide non-porous containment for most chemical products and hazardous materials.
SCOPE: This product specification covers materials, construction and workmanship, physical properties, chemical resistance and methods of testing.
MATERIAL: Premium fiberglass material, 24 ounce woven roving and industrial grade isophthalic or vinyl ester resin as manufactured by Ashland Chemical or equivalent are used in construction. A gel coat surface resin of equal chemical resistance, with the additive antimony trioxide for flame retardance and U.V. protection is included. The flame spread rating is Class II. Tested by ASTM E-84.
STRUCTURE: Fiberglass reinforced construction is formed by combining resin with controlled amounts of fiberglass cloth, mat, chop and woven roving. A corrosion barrier of not less than 30 mils meets standards PS 15-69 to ensure product consistent quality. CUSTOM POLY TUBS are manufactured from either single laminate fiberglass reinforced materials or from dual laminate composite fiberglass materials. Overall wall thickness may achieve 1 1/4”. The dual laminate construction offers exceptional strength and ruggedness as well as providing dual containment for environmental purposes.
TABLE 1: PROPERTIES OF REINFORCED FIBERGLASS SINGLE LAMINATES OR DUAL LAMINATES WHEN THICKNESS IS SPLIT AND USED WITH A COMPOSITE CORE:
Property at 73.4º F (23º C) |
1/8” to 3/16” Thickness |
1/4” Thickness |
5/16” Thickness |
3/8” Thickness |
Ultimate minimum tensile strength (PSI) |
9,000 |
12,000 |
13,500 |
15,000 |
Flexural minimum strength (PSI) |
16,000 |
19,000 |
20,000 |
22,000 |
Flexural minimum modules of elasticity (Tangent in PSI) |
700,000 |
800,000 |
900,000 |
1,000,000 |
OPERATING TEMPERATURE: Maximum operating temperature may not exceed 200º F with incursions through 225º F.
QUALITY ASSURANCE: CUSTOM POLY TUBS are manufactured and tested according to standards PS 15-69 and 41-GP-22, Canadian and SP/MTI Quality Assurance Report for FRP Corrosion Resistant Equipment.
WARRANTY: CUSTOM POLY TUBS are warranted against defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one (1) year from date of purchase. Repair or replacement is at the discretion of the manufacturer. Customer or third party damage is excluded from warranty coverage.
Polystar proudly manufactures custom products for containing hazardous materials such as biofuel, chemicals, ethanol, oil, gas, diesel fuel and petroleum. Our quality products include fiberglass containment berms, truck containment fuel bladders, dike walls, pallets, curb-style and track collector pan systems. We help achieve SPCC compliance for refineries, class one rail and railcar companies, general industry, well services, hydraulic fracking and drilling companies, military and government entities. We also have 17 years of experience providing quality spill containment and break out tank containment for above ground storage tanks, fuel pads, liquid terminals, substations, pipeline delivery and mobile refuelers.