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Tank Foam Filling – Decommissioning Above & Underground Tanks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As leading UK professionals in fuel tank decommissioning and removals, we provide a range of tailored solutions to ensure your tank can be rendered safe. If it\u2019s not feasible to clean and physically remove an oil tank, or you want to use it in the future, our engineers can carry out industrial tank foam filling. As its name suggests, this service involves filling a tank with RG22 hard foam to safely decommission it without disrupting your operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have further questions about our tank decommissioning services, call our tank specialists today on 0333 004 0340<\/a> to discuss your options.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What is the safest way to decommission oil storage tanks?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Any tank that\u2019s no longer in use poses a risk to the environment and public safety. Regardless of a tank being cleaned, there\u2019s still a risk of it re-gassing, which is why any redundant tank must be safely removed or filled with foam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With RG22 hard foam filling, tank decommissioning can be carried out without the need for digging works, reducing the risk of business downtime. Unlike with other filling materials such as concrete, the tank does not need to be degassed before injecting the resin. However, it must be emptied beforehand using our fuel uplift service because the foam will absorb any remaining hydrocarbons left in the tank, making the tank dormant and safe.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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A flexible decommissioning solution<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A key benefit of foam filling a storage tank is that if you need to use the tank in the near future, our experts can remove the foam, clean the tank and put it back into use. Many other products on the market require the tank to be destroyed, however RG22 hard foam can be easily removed. That\u2019s because it\u2019s light but strong enough to withstand external factors even if the tank can\u2019t, such as if it\u2019s corroded.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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How does tank foam filling work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our experts can safely decommission a storage tank by injecting a specialised expanding foam through a small opening, where it then expands to fill the entirety of the tank interior before hardening. This effectively seals it off from the outside environment whilst strengthening the tank\u2019s structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once complete, you\u2019ll receive a certificate which states that the tanks are safe in situ, and a hazardous waste note for any waste removed from site.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Benefits of decommissioning with foam filling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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