Ultraflote Floating Roofs

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Ultraflote's aluminum floating roofs represent the pinnacle of storage tank protection technology, designed to prevent evaporation and product loss in petroleum and petrochemical applications. These state-of-the-art covers are constructed using premium marine-grade aluminum, delivering an optimal combination of lightweight durability, corrosion resistance, and fire safety while preventing environmental damage.

With over 15,000 successful installations worldwide, these floating roofs feature a modular, all-bolted construction that enables quick installation through existing manholes, minimizing downtime. The non-contact pontoon design maximizes strength and flexibility while providing coverage solutions that consistently outperform industry standards and typically deliver return on investment within six months.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

• Superior strength pontoons - 225% stronger than competitors with 4" saddles for optimal load distribution
• Point load capacity of 750 lbs (exceeding API standards by 50%)
• Vapor-tight metal-to-metal joints with balanced, symmetrical clamp beams
• 0.023" thick deck skins (27% thicker than API standards)
• Flexible pivot joints preventing end cap failures
• High-strength 3/8" stainless steel structural bolts
• Customizable seal options with over 30 different configurations
• Ground cable assemblies preventing static discharge

APPLICATIONS

• Petroleum storage tanks
• Petrochemical facilities
• Oil and gas terminals
• Industrial liquid storage
• Volatile organic compound (VOC) containment
• Chemical processing facilities

PERFORMANCE

• Prevents over 98% of vapor losses
• Reduces emissions by 1.3 million pounds annually in standard 120ft tanks
• Saves approximately 5,900 barrels of product annually per tank
• Supports point loads up to 2,000 pounds
• Compatible with tank diameters up to 120 feet
• Maintains product purity by preventing external contamination