EZseal configuration

EZseal BC

Bent sheet / compression shoe primary + Compression plate secondary

A two-stage rim-seal configuration combining the EZseal B primary mechanism with the EZseal C secondary system. Final geometry and materials are established from the actual tank and roof operating envelope.

Schematic of an EZseal primary and secondary rim seal configuration
Design intent

The code identifies the mechanism. The tank still decides the design.

The primary sealing element is formed to create its own controlled spring action. The detailed profile, overlap, material and vapour barrier are engineered around rim-space variation, shell condition and the roof configuration rather than treated as a one-size-fits-all component.

A rim-mounted secondary barrier using spring/compression plates and a project-selected sealing material. It provides a second controlled barrier above the primary seal and can be configured for internal, covered or external floating-roof service.

Engineering priorities

What the design has to get right.

01

Primary — B

Formed-sheet primary seal combining flexibility and shell contact.

02

Secondary — C

Rim-mounted compression-plate secondary seal.

03

Working envelope

Minimum, nominal and maximum rim space are checked against shell condition and roof movement.

04

Project materials

Metal, fabric and polymer selections are matched to product service, temperature and the project specification.

Configuration

EZseal BC

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B
Primary seal

Bent sheet / compression shoe

The primary sealing element is formed to create its own controlled spring action. The detailed profile, overlap, material and vapour barrier are engineered around rim-space variation, shell condition and the roof configuration rather than treated as a one-size-fits-all component.

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C
Secondary seal

Compression plate

A rim-mounted secondary barrier using spring/compression plates and a project-selected sealing material. It provides a second controlled barrier above the primary seal and can be configured for internal, covered or external floating-roof service.

Scope

Where this combination starts

  • Project-specific retrofit or new-build applications that benefit from a compact formed-metal primary concept.
  • General secondary sealing where a robust metallic spring system and defined shell contact are required.
  • Rim-space survey and shell-condition review before final geometry is released
  • Vapour barrier, shunts / bonding and installation details selected per project
  • Wax-scraper or special shell-contact details added only where the service requires them
Inputs

Selection checks

  • Floating-roof type and rim construction
  • Measured rim-space distribution and expected movement
  • Shell welds, protrusions, corrosion and out-of-roundness
  • Stored product and material compatibility
  • Available height and potential roof / seal interference
  • Weather exposure, fire protection and inspection requirements
Standards & project basis

Designed from the application, then checked against the code.

EZseal configuration codes describe mechanical families, not pre-approved universal designs. Final selection and dimensions are project-specific and checked against the applicable tank, emissions and fire-safety basis.

Application review

Start with the tank, the service and the result you need.

Emission Zero can review the application before turning it into a product configuration or project specification.

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