Pillow Tanks (Bladders)

Flexitank Australia design and manufacture heavy duty pillow tanks in a wide range of polymer coated fabrics which are ideal for temporary and long term storage of various liquids, slurries, and gases.

Flexitank Australia are Australia's premier pillow tank supplier, offering the largest pillow tank sizes anywhere in the southern hemisphere.

Available in a vast array of capacities and sizes, Flexitank pillow tanks are suitable for irrigational and potable water, various fuels, including ULP and diesel, chemicals, waste water, effluents, and gases. Flexitank use very specific materials that have also been developed for the short and long term storage of potable food grade products, including wines and olive oils. With a wide range of materials available, ranging from basic PVC through to military bullet proof Polyurethane alloys, Flexitank's extensive testing ensures the integrity of our pillow tanks are not compromised by the selected liquids.

With Flexitank pillow tanks being used by various industries, including mining, construction, pool renovation, and tank renovation, our flexible pillow tanks are also depended upon by various aid agencies, the military and government sectors around the world. Flexitank is also the only accredited Defence Recognised Supplier of pillow tanks (bladders) in Australia.

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Flexitank pillow tanks offer a range of features and benefits unrivalled by the traditional tank market:

• Standard sizes from 1,200 litres (317 USG) – 680,000 litres (179,636 USG);
• Full cusomisation service available;
• Increased storage capacities that are able to be shipped at a fraction of the cost of hard plastic and steel tanks
• Offer vast bulk storage in a single tank with minimal or no site preparation required
• Reliable fabric options that have proven field usage
• Reduced shipping and transportation costs – a packed pillow tank typically folds down to approx. 1/10th of its filled size, offering a very low cost of transport per litre
• High Temperature Range (typically from -50° C/-58° F to 83° C/180° F)
• All join seams channel welded and tested; all end close of welds high frequency welded for maximum strength; and critical end welds are taped for further sealing and strength;
• Quality fittings 12mm (½”) through to 200mm (8”) tailored to suit your application;
• Excellent UV and abrasive resistant materials, giving virtually no evaporation due to no air inside bladders at any stage;
• Every pillow tank is supplied standard with ground sheets, meaning additional protection to every pillow tank that is in service without the hidden expense;
• Proven manufacturing techniques give you peace of mind with regards to integrity of bladders; and,
• Ideal for portable and remote applications where access is restricted.

Flexible pillow tanks (bladders) are manufactured from a wide range of polymeric materials, and are often the best option for a variety of fluids suited to many varying applications.

Pillow tanks also provide the additional benefit that in many site applications, lengthy and expensive approvals to install the pillow tanks is not required. Additionally, as they easily pack up, pillow tanks can be removed from any site with ease, reducing overhead costs and helping to adhere to strict EPA requirements in many fields.

Experts in manufacturing of pillow tanks, Flexitank generally work off a square design style to ensure maximum stability in all applications and the best volume to area ratio.

All pillow tanks need a flat, clear area to be correctly setup, and are each supplied with a groundsheet to assist with proper function during filling. For sensitive fluids, Flexitank recommend a suitable berm liner in case of emergency. The berm liner can be fabricated to exact sizes for the volume of the pillow tank.

Flexitank pillow tanks are available in an array of configurations and sizes. Below is an indication of our standard pillow tank sizes available:

Note:  These sizes should be used as an indication only; sizes will be confirmed once the liquid and application are confirmed with Flexitank.

Flexitank pillow tanks can be easily manifolded together to create vast amounts of liquid storage in the form of flexible pillow tank farms.

Arrays of pillow tank fittings are available and are generally supplied to each pillow tank application. Sizes can vary from 12mm (1/2”) to 200mm (8”), with every pillow tank also being supplied with high quality over pressure valves to alleviate built up pressure inside any pillow tank to protect its contents. Overflow protection systems as well as high flow dumping valves are available to further enhance our range.