Pipeco

PIPECO was formed in 1984 as an engineering hardware company and ventured into sectional panel water tank business in 1989. To date, we have many years experience manufacturing water tanks. PIPECO has provided water storage solutions to many companies in world, supplying both pressed steel and GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic) sectional water tanks. PIPECO is a global company, which already has partnerships in various countries, including: Malaysia, Singapore, South East Asia, Middle East countries such as U.A.E, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and European countries such as France, Belgium and Australia.

The production facilities are housed in Port Klang, Malaysia, with an area of 20,000m². Our facilities have the capacities to annually produce 300,000 GRP tank panels and 50,000 pressed steel tank panels. This allows PIPECO to fulfill customer’s expectations with competitive pricing, prompt delivery and consistent, high quality products.

PIPECO strives to provide the best quality product to the customer. We have a well established quality management system. Since 2003, PIPECO has been accredited the ISO 9001:2008 standard. This ensures that the tank panel and accessories are produced under the most stringent quality audit and meet the required structural and durability performance. By using advanced automated production facilities and employing a team of highly skilled production staff, PIPECO is able to ensure that the tank panel and accessories produced conforms to a consistent high quality standard.

In addition, PIPECO values customer satisfaction and expectations. Therefore, PIPECO communicates with the clients throughout all stages of the tank provision; from the design, supply, installation and the final commissioning stage. This ensures that the specific requirements of the customers are met.

PRODUCTS

• GRP SECTIONAL WATER TANK

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Standard :
Singapore Standard SS245: 2014, MS 1390 : 2010 similar to British Standard BS 7491
Part 3:1994 and BS EN 13280:2001

Materials :
Sheet Moulding Compound (SMC) consists of :
Resin – Isophthalic unsaturated polyester resin conforming to BS 3532 specification
Fiber Glass – Low alkali fibre glass conforming to JIS R3411 to R3417 or BS 3396, BS 3496 and BS 3749 specifications

Manufacturing Process :
Hot pressed SMC compression moulding

Tank Structural Support :
Tie-rod System:
External:
Hot Dipped Galvanised Steel
Internal:
SS304 Tie-rod, Optional SS316
Roof Support : PVC/ABS pipes with GRP roof panel stiffener

External Braced System :
External:
Hot Dipped Galvanished Steel
Internal
None (metal free inside, non-partitioned tank only)
Roof Support: PVC Poles with GRP roof panel stiffener

Sealant :
Non toxic PVC foam/EPDM Rubber

Bolt, Nuts, Washers :
External:
– Standard : Hot Dipped Galvanised Steel
– Optional : SS 304/316

Internal:
– Standard : SS 304 (In-contact with water)
– Optional : SS 316 (In-contact with water)

Roof :
-Standard: Hot Dipped Galvanised Steel
-Optional: SS 304/316

Ladder :
External:
– Standard : Hot Dipped Galvanised Steel, 300mm width

Internal:
– Standard : PVC or Aluminium, 300mm width
– Optional : GRP or SS 304/316, 300mm width

Water Level Indicator :
Standard : Reversed Reading Mechanical Ball Float Type (Cat & Mouse)
Optional : Direct Reading Clear Tube Type

Nozzel Panel :
Pipe nozzles flange not inclusive
Flat panels will be provided on request

*Note: Specification may vary according to client’s requirement.

• PRESSED STEEL SECTIONAL WATER TANK

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Standard :
PIPECO pressed steel sectional water tank constructed with hydraulically pressed flanged panels, conform to BS 1564 : 1975 and SS22 : 1979.

Materials :
The steel used in the manufacture of the tank plates, stays and cleats conform to the requirements of BS 4360 : 1972 grade 43A or ISO equivalent.

Flanges of Plates :
Tank panels pressed with a combined double flange at an angle of 45 degree and 90 degree to the face of the plate on four sides.

Stays and Cleats :
The stays and cleats are made of steel angle bar and steel plate.

Bolts, Nuts and Washers :
Hot Dipped Galvanised steel bolts, nuts and washers for internal and external.

Jointing Materials :
Non toxic PVC foam to be used for all jointing between tank panel flange.  

Tank Cover :

Panel type steel cover supported by trusses.

530mm x 530mm square manhole and PVC air-vent supplied as standard for each compartment.

Water Level Indicator :
Standard : Reverse Reading Pointer Mechanical Type (Cat & Mouse)

Optional : Direct Reading Clear Tube Type. 

Nozzels for Connection:
Short pipe with flange or socket for all pipe connections.

Ladder :
Aluminium or HDG Steel ladder for internal and external access, 300mm width.

Skid Base :
None

Finish :
Hot Dip Galvanised conform to ISO 1461.

• PRESSED STAINLESS STEEL SECTIONAL WATER TANK

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Standard :
PIPECO pressed stainless steel sectional water tank constructed with hydraulically pressed flanged panels

Materials :
The tank panel, tie rods, stays and cleats are made from Stainless Steel Grade 304/316

Flanges of Plates :
Tank panels pressed with a 90 degree panel flange to the face of the plate on four sides

Bolts, Nuts and Washers :
SS304/316 bolts, nuts and washer

Jointing Materials :
Non toxic PVC foam to be used for all jointing between tank panel flange

Tank Cover :
Panel type tank cover supported by trusses
600mm x 600mm square manhole and supplied as standard for each compartment

Water Level Indicator :
Standard: Reverse Reading Pointer Mechanical Type (Cat & Mouse)
Optional: Direct Reading Clear Tube Type

Nozzels for Connection :
Short pipe with flange or socket for all pipe connections

Ladder :
Internal ladder shall be made of SS304/316 and aluminium for external ladder, 300mm width

Skid Base:
As per Pipeco design