Self Sealing and Explosion Proof Fuel Tank Technology
Certain vehicle applications can be subjected to the dangers of leakage and explosions caused by gunfire, terrorist attack and various security threats. In order to increase the survivability, greater protection of the fuel system is required.
The SafeTank by Rodgard, provides needed protection against fuel tank leakage and explosions. Vehicles equipped with the SafeTank technology have a greater chance of survival.
Features:
Self Sealing Capability
Flame Retardancy
Explosion Suppression
Tank reinforcement
Protection
Fuel Tank Protection is available in three different offerings:
Explosion Resistance
Self Sealing
Explosion Resistance and Self Sealing
Proven Technology for all Applications
Rodgard can convert existing OEM tanks, custom tanks, or provide our own turnkey tank solution for various protection levels and markets
Security and Armored vehicles
US Government
Armoring and Vehicle Converters
Private Security Companies
Military
US Armed Forces
Defense Contractors
Naval, Aircraft, Tankers, Civilian application
Self Sealing
Full Protection against small arms fire
Specially formulated polymeric foam
Seals multi-shot entry and exit wounds
95-100% retention of fuel
Layers of Fabric
Reduces Fragmentation and velocity of bullet
Controls damage caused by bullet
Outer Flame Retardant Layer
Resists Heat Damage
Resists chemicals and fuel
Explosion Mitigation
Tanks are filled with flexible open cell foam
Proven use in explosion suppression for aircraft, military, and racing fuel cells
Regulates fuel flow
Consumes capacity of the tank minimizing:
Ignition by gunfire, electrical and explosives
Slosh Attenuation (Baffling)
Vapor Explosion
Adaptable to both Metal and HDPE tanks, Flexible Bladders
Alternative filler materials available
Performance, Design and Quality
- The only true self sealing technology
Easily configured to any tank shape, size, and mounting configuration.
Verify fitment in custom applications
Very quick lead-times
Quality and workmanship to ISO 9001-2000 standards