Fuel Systems - Fuel Tanks

Fabricated Aluminum Tanks

Shape: very flexible using a combination of flat plate and machined parts
Size range: 0.5L or more
Interior baffling: easily installed
Tooling cost: lowest
Production cost: high
Good for prototypes, large tanks, extensive interior baffling or where weight is not critical
Rotomolded Crosslinked PE Tanks

Shape: flexible using a fabricated mold
Size range: 0.1L to 1000L
Interior baffling: difficult
Tooling cost: medium
Production cost: medium
A good choice for low to medium production volume and complex shapes
Hand Laid Composite Tanks

Shape: flexible using a fabricated mold
Size range: 0.5L or larger
Interior baffling: practical
Tooling cost: medium
Production cost: high
Composite tanks are very light and are easily baffled
Fabricated, RP and welded Resin Tanks

Shape: flexible using machined parts
Size range: very small to 4L
Interior baffling: practical
Tooling cost: low to none
Production cost: high to very high
Appropriate for tight tolerances or interior features
Blowmolded PE Blend Tanks

Shape: basic concave shapes
Size range: 0.1L to 4L
Interior baffling: not practical
Tooling cost: high
Production cost: lowest
The best choice for simpler, smaller tanks at low cost

Fuel tanks come in many varieties. The best choice depends on the tank's volume and shape, the production quantity, and required internal features.

Sullivan Products
1 North Haven Street
Baltimore, MD 21224
Phone: 410-732-3500
Fax: 410-327-7443