Tuffa unveils new steel tank range
Fuel and fluid storage specialist Tuffa Tanks has announced the launch of a new range of HVO-compatible steel fuel tanks in a greater diversity of sizes, with 12 standard capacities from 5,000L to 100,000L.
“With the withdrawal of rebated red diesel from some industries and increasing fuel prices we know it’s critical for fleet operators to invest in security, monitoring fuel usage and improving fuel efficiency,” said Tuffa.
“With fleet operators preparing for these changes, it’s no coincidence that we manufactured more tanks with fuel management systems in the last two months of 2021 than the rest of the entire year combined. We now fit a Puisi K44 Pulse Meter as standard to our steel tanks to enable synchronisation with new or existing fuel management systems.
“The new tank range also comes with the option of Horn fuel management – a cloud-based system that provides actionable data to improve fuel efficiency and security features such as protection against unauthorised usage via a key fob or code.”
In addition to assisting operators struggling with rising fuel prices, Tuffa says the new range also helps to tackle the increase in the cost of raw steel that Europe has experienced over the past two years.
“Our product development team have been working with singular focus to streamline our fuel tank range, reduce waste and cut manufacturing costs to a minimum,” the firm said.
“We are now able to manufacture steel tanks with very competitive pricing, making premium steel tanks accessible for businesses of all sizes. Those with stricter budgets can consider our plastic fuel tank range which reaches the highest capacity on the market at 15,000 litres.”
Tuffa also highlighted the increasing uptake of biofuels by fleets to meet UK emissions targets.
“After a sharp rise in the number of our HVO tanks in the field, it’s not just the environmental benefits and corporate social responsibility cited as the reason for switching fuels, but also the beneficial properties particular to the second-generation biofuel,” the company added.
“With a storage life of up to 10 years, HVO is perfect for long-term fuel storage making it ideal for buying in bulk when prices drop. This long storage life can be achieved as HVO resists oxidisation and water absorption which are common causes of diesel bug in regular diesel and first-generation biofuels.
“The clean-burning properties of HVO also significantly reduce particulate production, helping to improve engine cleanliness, prolong emission control systems’ lifetime, and decrease the ageing of lubricants.”
Both the new steel tank range and existing plastic tanks are fully compatible with biofuels such as HVO, the company says.
“Our new steel tank range benefits from a high-specification as standard with a high-security cabinet with roller shutter door housing ancillary equipment including C2020 contents gauge with bund alarm, 10 micron water and particulate filter and K44 pulse meter.
“Optional extras include a fuel management system, higher flow rate and 10m hose reel. This range has a 30-year minimum design life and a 10-year guarantee.”
