About Nicholson Panel

The hot pressed GRP sectional tank under construction











Produced to British Standard BS 7491 Part 3.
Approved by WRAS* for storage of potable water.
All panels jig-drilled for ease of assembly.
Heavy duty panel covers bolted and sealed.
Internal PVC pillar supports included where required.
Manufactured under formal quality assurance procedures to ISO 9002.
External stiffening where required, galvanised for rust protection.
Technical staff available for site measurements and advice.
Technical drawings provided for both tank and supports.
Smooth internal surface avoids bacterial growth.
Full tank erection and site inspection by trained staff.
Design and supply of steel towers for elevated tanks.
*The Water Regulations Advisory Scheme (WRAS) is the UK authority that regulates materials that may be used in contact with drinking water.


GRP SECTIONAL TANKS
Nicholson Plastic's GRP Tanks are moulded from a polyester sheet moulding compound having low shrink characteristics and excellent physical properties. The sheet moulding compound contains E glass fibres, fillers and polyester resin. Glass content is 25% minimum. Resins are manufactured to British Standards (BS) 3532 and 2672. Glass reinforcement is manufactured to BS3496.



Typical Properties:
Specific gravity 1.8
Tensile strength 70MPa
Tensile Modulus 10GPa
Water absorption 0.2%
Maximum working temp. 60°c (Recommended)
With sectional tanks, a WRAS-approved sealant/gasket is used between panels.
PANEL SIZES AND MANUFACTURING METHODS Apart from our standard panel sizes special panels can be made to suit individual needs.

This includes our TIF (Totally Internally Flanged) Range. There is no

restriction on length or width and tanks can be built up to a maximum depth of 3m in half panel increments.
Our technical sales staff can advise customers on the on the most economical solution to the storage requirements.