NICHOLSON PLASTICS LTD

Over Thirty Years Service in Water Storage

Glass Reinforced Plastic sectional Tanks

NICHOLSON PLASTICS LTD ON SITE Nicholson Plastics have been at the forefront of the water storage industry since 1968, specialising in the design and construction of water storage tanks in Glass Reinforced Plastics (GRP). We are recognised as one of the market leaders in our industry. Our expanding customer base embraces many major clients including - Local Authorities, Schools, Hospitals, The Prison Service, Defence Establishments and the Construction Industry. From high rise flats to Royal Palaces, our service remains First Class. Nicholson Plastics is approved by WRAS and is BS.EN. ISO.9002 accredited.

ON SITE

Independent Market Report states Nicholson’s On Site Service is “Second to None”

GRP Sectional Tanks are extremely rugged but light to handle, which makes it ideal for use on sites with restricted access and for shipment into the most inaccessible areas of the world using the most basic means of transport. Assembly is simple and quick, requiring only handtools and the minimum of skilled labour.

Our fully trained operatives work full time only on our behalf throughout the UK. They are there to respond to our customers demands, any changes in site requirements being immediately Nicholson’s success comes

responded to. On occasion we will use our own trusted sub-

from working alongside their

contractors who again are fully trained in erection of Nicholson

customers where it counts.

Plastics tanks, this experience gained over many years.

You are in safe hands with Nicholson Plastics Ltd

The GRP Tank Specialists

GRP SECTIONAL TANKS Hot Pressed INTERNAL WATERTIGHT DIVISIONS

SCREENED VENT

HEAVY DUTY ROOF PANELS

INTERNAL PVC SUPPORT LOCKABLE HINGED OR BOLTED ACCESS HATCH WITH FITTED INTEGRAL VENT

GALVANISED MILD STEEL STIFFENING ANGLES

EXTERNAL (AND INTERNAL) LADDERS

GALVANISED OR STAINLESS STEEL BOLTS STAINLESS STEEL TIE RODS

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Produced to British Standard BSEN13280:2001 where required. Approved by WRAS. for storage of potable water. All panels jig-drilled for ease of assembly. Heavy-duty panel covers bolted and sealed to UK Water Bylaw 30 and WRAS. Internal PVC pillar supports included where required. Manufactured under formal quality assurance procedures to ISO 9002. External stiffening where required, hot dip before galvanised for rust protection. Technical staff available for site measurements and advice. Smooth internal surface avoids bacterial growth. Full tank erection and site inspection by trained staff.

The NP Hot Pressed GRP Sectional Tank Under Construction *Water Regulations Advisory Scheme (WRAS) is the UK authority that regulates materials that may be used in contact with drinking water.

PRE-INSULATED PANELS The Nic-Cool Insulated Panel The cost-effective solution

To meet the growing need for tanks that comply with the latest water bylaws and health needs, NP offers a thermally insulated panel to assist in prevention of water temperature rise or fall dependant on site conditions. This has obvious advantages in the control of bacterial growth such as Legionella.

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Smooth and attractive exterior surface.

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No more squeezing into tight spaces to fit insulation jackets.

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No costs for insulation removal during maintenance, no need for yet another sub-contractor.

The polyurethane foam is CFC-free and has a U value of 0.6W/m2/°C. It is encapsulated between the panel and a GRP outer skin which has a smooth exterior surface with uniform colour throughout.

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Solid and durable exterior.

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Completely waterproof for external use.

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No more condensation nightmares.

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Combating the growth of bacteria such as Legionella.

Pre-insulation is available on all panels in a range of thicknesses.

PANEL SIZES 3.66m

3m 3.05m

2.5m 2.44m

2m 1.83m

1.5m 1.22m

1m 0.61m

METRIC PANEL DEPTH RANGE

IMPERIAL PANEL DEPTH RANGE

ACCESSORIES • Screened vents, overflows and warning pipes to UK Water Bylaw 30/WRAS. • Connections, including Stool Pieces to British Standard al to customers requirements. • GRP raised ball-valve housings with top or side access covers. • Internal watertight divisions can be provided, ideal for draining down without interruption of supply. • 400mm-diam or 610mm square access hatches, hinged or bolted, fully lockable if required.

Ball-valve housing with air gap/spillover weir used to raise water level to maximise water storage and also to prevent possible back-siphonage.

• Sump Panels to facilitate draining. • Drip Trays: They should be used in any situation where condensation, drips from pipe work or from the tank could cause damage or render floors wet and slippery. • Float Switches: Standard or Long Arm Side or cover mounted. • Level Detectors / Sight Glasses / Gauges. • Float Valves: British Standard. • Keraflo Float Valves: Nicholson Plastics are approved suppliers of this widely specified range. • Ladders: internal GRP or Stainless Steel. • Ladders: External GRP, Stainless Steel, Aluminum or Galvanised Mild Steel. • Hooped safety cages for external ladders. • Safety Rails

External ladder with hooped safety cage

The Accessories we offer are constantly being reviewed and updated. The message is, if in doubt ask us, we may be able to help.

BYLAW 30 COVERS The rigorous specifications of today’s marketplace cannot be ignored. If you have a water tank which needs to be brought up to Bylaw 30 standard, it may well be the case that the tank itself is still in fairly good condition. Nicholsons can offer the supply of pre-insulated covers with screened vents to your required dimensions and fully compliant with Bylaw 30/WRAS. So give your local Nicholson branch a call, tell them what you need and let Nicholsons do the rest.

NICHOLSON PLASTICS LTD The Sectional Knock-Down Tank The KD Range The new range of lightweight knock-down (KD) tanks from Nicholson Plastics provides specifiers and contractors with an attractive alternative for water storage in the small to medium size range. Manufactured in glass-reinforced polyester, the tanks have an integral foam core which provides advanced insulation qualities to guard against condensation. Normally sectional tanks to hold between 350 and 4500 litres are constructed using standard sections manufactured primarily for tanks many times larger, resulting in a product which is over-designed and expensive.

CLOSE-UP OF TIE-ROD ANCHOR POINT

Only Six Panels NP’s new KD range uses only six panels (four sides, base and cover) to construct each tank. These panels are taken from a range of 16 standard panel sizes. This enables clients to fit new or replacement tanks (of a similar size and capacity) in areas of limited access.

Integrally Moulded Foam Core A major advantage of the unique manufacturing method is the production of a composite panel that is not only light in weight for easy handling, but at the same time is strong and robust. This removes the need for external steel corsetry. The major design advantage in the KD range is the integral foam insulation core, which is incorporated into the panels during manufacture and extends to the very edge of the flange, ensuring a uniform insulation. The foam core is CFC and HCFC-free, giving zero ozone depletion, and is approved under the Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM).

Smooth, Flat Finish The tank panels have a moulded gel coat surface finish, giving the erected tank internal and external surfaces that are smooth, flat and crevice-free, providing a more hygienic and easy-to-clean product. This makes NP tanks especially suitable for locations such as hospitals and clinics.

Shrink-wrapped, Easy to Handle An added advantage to the concept of a six-panel tank is the ease of shipping. The six tank panels are delivered shrink-wrapped together as a complete kit, including nuts, bolts and sealant. They are simple to assemble and ideal for export.

THE TANK IS DELIVERED COMPLETE AND SHRINK WRAPPED

MOULDED GEL COAT FINISH ON INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL SURFACES

INTEGRAL FOAM INSULATION CORE EXTENDS TO THE VERY EDGE OF FLANGE

SECTION THROUGH TANK WALL OR BASE

OUTER SKIN INSULATION CUT AWAY & FOAM SEALED COPPER PIPE

CONEX TYPE FITTING INNER SKIN

FOAM INSULATION

CONNECTIONS: STANDARD PLUMBING CONNECTIONS CAN BE CUT THROUGH TANK WALL

Supports KD tanks must be mounted on a flat level platform supporting the whole of the base.

DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES Type KD 75 100 140 150 200 250 280 300 350 420 220 440 660 200/2 400 500 600 800 1000

Nominal Capacity (ltr) 340 455 645 680 910 1135 1285 1365 1590 1930 1000 2000 3000 910 1820 2275 2725 3635 4546

External Length (mm) 1215 1335 980 1030 1335 1640 1335 1945 1640 1945 1115 2115 3115 1335 1335 1640 1945 2555 3165

Dimensions Width (mm) 665 725 980 980 980 980 1335 980 1335 1335 1115 1115 1115 725 1335 1335 1335 1335 1335

Erected Depth (mm) 665 725 980 980 980 980 980 980 980 980 1115 1115 1115 1335 1335 1335 1335 1335 1335

Internal Dimensions Length Width Depth (mm) 1100 1220 865 915 1220 1524 1220 1830 1524 1830 1000 2000 3000 1220 1220 1524 1830 2440 3050

(mm) 550 610 865 865 865 865 1220 865 1220 1220 1000 1000 1000 610 1220 1220 1220 1220 1220

(mm) 550 610 865 865 865 865 865 865 865 865 1000 1000 1000 1220 1220 1220 1220 1220 1220

NOTE: Tank type numbers correspond to nominal capacity in gallons. Thus the KD 220 has a capacity of 220 gallons. All sizes from: 220 and above have a 400mm diameter access as standard.

Shipping Volume (m3) 0.40 0.48 0.52 0.54 0.67 0.83 0.93 0.93 1.16 1.39 0.63 1.05 1.55 0.46 0.91 1.13 1.46 1.76 2.20

Empty Weight (kg) 40 48 56 60 80 98 86 110 127 129 78 130 195 95 117 137 151 200 250

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LANARK

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Handlay up and hot press, imperial & metric

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LIVERPOOL

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Standard, Custom moulded & Baptismal

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Services Available: Full range of accessories, On-site survey, Full service contracts, Upgrades & disinfections/chlorinations.

CROYDON

Good reasons why it makes sense to come to Nicholson Plastics

Nicholson Plastics Ltd Riverside Road Kirkfieldbank Lanark ML11 9JS Tel: 01555 664316 Fax: 01555 663056 Unit 2 Brickfields Industrial Estate Huyton Merseyside L36 6HY Tel: 0151 480 4356 Fax: 0151 449 3829 20b Lansdowne Road Croydon Surrey CR0 2BX Tel: 0208 681 1981 Fax: 0208 688 1811 www.nicholsonplastics.co.uk Email: [email protected]

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Nicholson Plastics Ltd believe that the information contained in this brochure is accurate and is printed for information only. No warrants, express or implied, are contained therein, nor does any legal liability attach to Nicholson Plastics Ltd for any reason whatsoever.

Knock Down Kits

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Warm, courteous and Knowledgeable advice from your local sales office.

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Swift response to your enquiry - prices back on your desk when you require them. This can include your quotes sent back by either fax, post or email

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Competitive pricing married to a first class service.

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Site surveys at your request & free advice on solving your water storage problems - the sort of commitment you want prior to placement of order.

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On Site service by Nicholson’s own contracts team is “second to none”.

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WRAS approval & ISO 9002 quality assured products and services give you and your client peace of mind.

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Over 30 years experience in the water storage industry - how many others can claim the same?

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The knowledge that Nicholson Plastics are used and specified by Local Authorities, consultants, architects, military establishments, hospitals, financial institutions and the construction industry throughout the UK - all of whom have learned from experience that they are“in safe hands” with Nicholson Plastics.

The GRP Tank Specialists