WATER TANKS FOR PICKUP TRUCKS
Pillow tanks, also known as flexible bladder tanks, are ingenious solutions for transporting and storing water. With pillow shape, rectangular, cylinder or customized shapes. Size ranges from 50L to 1,000,000L. Widely use for water, including drinking water, liquid chemical, and fuel storage.
And pillow bladders are made from durable soft materials, providing flexible features to them. Easy to install, quick deployment, and cost effective on tank and maintenance makes the bladders to be a popular choice when considering the containment for liquid storage.
In this article, we will explore more on the transportation and why use pillow tanks during the process. These collapsible tanks are customized to fit water tanks for pickup trucks, making them ideal for various applications. Here’s what you need to know:
Construction and Materials:
High-Quality Fabrics:
Pillow tanks are crafted from durable and reliable, fuel-compatible fabrics:
- Polyester TPU for fuel storage, including diesel, gasoline(including JP-8), lube oil, crude oil, etc.
Food grade fabrics:
- Polyether TPU for drinking water storage which meets FDA, food grade level material.
PVC fabrics:
- Other liquids including chemical liquids, liquid fertilizer, wastewater management.
These fabrics are tough, UV-resisntance, anti-bacterial, and working in extreme condition, designed to handle liquid storage.
Flexible Design:
When we say the flexible tanks, it means flexibility in 2 factors.
By using the soft&durable fabrics, it provides the flexibility to the tanks. When empty, these tanks fold down to a compact size, allowing easy transportation and deployment.
And the another feature is on the flexibility on the design, during the production, the pillow bladder can customized in shape, size and fittings.
Design on shape:
The most common shape is pillow shape, when empty, there is no height. But when filled, the shape can fits the limited space by liquid flow.
Beside the pillow shape, the rectangular shape is popular too, and compare with the bladder without height, this type with height. So in limited area, the rectangular shape can load more.
Other specific shapes, not like the common shapes, the specific shapes mean the customized designs. Like on the boat, jet, or sub-sea application, the bladders will be placed at a specific place, then customized bladders can help.
Design on size:
Size ranges from 50L to 1,000,000L, standard sizes: 500L, 1000L, 2000L, 5000L, 10,000L, 20,000L, 40,000L, 100,000L, etc. Other capacities can be produced based on the requirement from end user by detail dimensions.
Customized on fittings:
In different applications, even with the same containment, the fittings will be different. Like for fuel storage, on boat, fitting size usually ranges from 3/4inch to 1inch stainless steel fittings. If at construction site, fuel storage tanks, fitting size needs from 1inch to 4inch stainless steel.
Portable Water Supply:
These small-capacity pillow tanks fit perfectly in pickup trucks, small vans, and RVs. They’re excellent for camping trips, rural areas, or emergency situations.
Construction Sites:
Need water for mixing concrete or dust suppression or weight compaction? Pillow tanks can be a quick response choice for water supply and deployment.
Agriculture and Landscaping:
Irrigation, tree watering, and other outdoor tasks become more convenient and movable.
Disaster Relief:
When natural disasters strike, having water on hand is crucial. Pillow tanks can quickly response.
Cost-Effective: Compared to rigid tanks, pillow tanks are economical and lightweight.
Easy Deployment: Quick installation and setup—just unroll and fill.
Space-Saving: Foldable design ensures small packing storage when not in use.
Compatible with Various Liquids: Besides water, fuel, they can hold other non-hazardous liquids.
Camping Adventures: Carry fresh water for cooking, drinking, and cleaning during your outdoor escapades.
Remote Locations: Whether you’re off-roading or exploring, having water in your pickup truck is essential.
Temporary Water Needs: Construction crews, landscapers, and event organizers benefit from portable water storage.
Next time you see a pickup truck with a pillow tank, appreciate its versatility. It’s not just water—it’s convenience, preparedness, and a lifeline when you’re on the move!
