
Fuel Systems - Fuel Tanks
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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