DOUBLE DOWN ON RELIABILITY
Steel and FIBERGLASS, WORKING AS ONE
Underground fuel storage
Fiberglass-shielded Steel Tanks
Plasteel® Elutron® underground fuel storage tanks incorporate the time-proven strength and reliability of steel tanks with a unique impervious fiberglass reinforced (FRP) outer secondary containment layer. This seamless outer FRP layer creates a barrier that protects the steel tank from the potentially corrosive effect of underground environments.
The 360º interstice between the steel and FRP secondary containment is created by incorporating an aluminum foil layer that provides a system for monitoring inner tank integrity. When you partner with TrueNorth Steel, you get over eight decades of proven experience backed by multi-site fabrication and in-house logistics for even greater speed and dependability.
Protecting What Matters Most
- Trusted: No documented external corrosion failure of any Plasteel® tank. 30-year Limited Warranty.
- Capacity: 560 to 50,000-gallon capacity, 4 to 12 feet in diameter.
- Customization: Available with multiple compartments for varying fuel storage needs.
- Versatility: Compatible with gasoline, ethanol blends from E10 to E100, diesel, bio-diesel blends from B2 to B100, fuel oil, methanol and isobutanol and additives. Optional lining to accomodate DEF, jet fuel and non-potable water storage.
- Sustainability: Steel is 100% recycable.
Inner UL-58 Steel Tank
Interstitial Standoff Material
Fiberglass Outer Jacket Layer
Completed Elutron® Tank
Tank Technology for Lasting Performance
- The outer fiberglass “FRP” jacket and inner steel tank are separated by an interstitial space allowing monitoring of tank integrity.
- The outer FRP jacket acts as a corrosion barrier against aggressive and corrosion underground conditions ensuring outstanding long-term tank performance
- The UL Listed Elutron® Double Walled Fiberglass Jacketed tank system meets the EPA 40 CFR subpart B, 280.20 standards for new underground storage tanks.
- Tank built and tested in accordance with UL58 Steel Underground Tanks for Flammable and Combustible Liquids, and UL1746 External Corrosion Protection Systems for Steel Underground Storage Tanks.
Easy, Efficient Installation
Elutron® underground storage tanks are engineered for simple installation. Their inherent stiffness eliminates the need for deflection monitoring during backfilling, unlike fiberglass tanks.
Installation Advantages:
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Smaller excavation footprint
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Less backfill required
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No need for high-quality gravel or wide tank spacing
Our Tanks are Delivered With:
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A factory-established interstitial vacuum
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Fittings cleaned and leveled
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Center lines clearly marked
These features save installers hours typically spent prepping non-metallic tanks.
Turn-key & Ready to Install
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Includes precast concrete deadman anchors
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Comes with steel or polyester tie-down straps
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Compatible with most fiberglass sump collars
The TrueNorth Advantage
Our story began in 1945 when Ole Rommesmo Sr., a Norwegian immigrant, launched his first company: Fargo Tank. From the very beginning, the business reflected his core values: integrity, humility, focus, commitment, and knowledge. These words continue to represent the entire TrueNorth Steel team today.
Committed to Quality
Our production facilities are certified and regularly audited by the American Petroleum Institute, Steel Tank Institute, and Underwriters Laboratories. All of our welders are American Welding Society certified and TrueNorth Steel maintains a comprehensive Quality Management System that guides each aspect of our steel fabrication, including sourcing, planning, and manufacturing processes.
In-House Logistics
We offer complete logistics services for all projects, including permitting, pilot cars, packaging and route planning. Owning our own fleet of trucks puts us in control of your project delivery from start to finish. We mean what we say, double-down on reliability.
Strategically Located to Serve You Better
In 2023, TrueNorth Steel added tank fabrication capabilities in Lubbock, TX. With over 850,000 square feet of manufacturing space, we’re able to meet increasing demand while decreasing shipping costs and lead teams.
