worldwide

containment
solutions
 The Company
Permastore is the technical market leader in the manufacture and supply of
The Solution
Glass-Fused-to-Steel Tanks and Silos. For over 60 years the Company has been providing What is Glass-Fused-to-Steel?
durable and cost effectively engineered containment solutions in Municipal, Industrial
and Agricultural environments worldwide. Glass-Fused-to-Steel is a unique tank finish.
Two materials are fused together to achieve the best of both
Permastore exports to over 110 countries and many thousands of structures have been materials – the strength and flexibility of steel combined with
installed worldwide, each with the ability to withstand local environmental extremes. the corrosion resistance of glass. Applied to both interior and
exterior surfaces, Glass-Fused-to-Steel is able to provide many
Permastore offers a complete range of diameter and height options with storage
years of trouble free service in harsh environments.
capacity solutions exceeding 50,000m3 (13,200,000 US Gallons).

• High performance and hard wearing

• ISO 9001:2015 - Accreditation of quality standards to guarantee Customer • As strong and flexible as steel
satisfaction. • Inert silica glass
• Color fast / UV stable
• International Standards - Permastore’s quality systems ensure that products
meet or exceed the requirements of AWWA D103-19, EEA 7.20 and EN ISO
28765:2016 amongst others. PERMASTORE® structures are engineered with a Features and Benefits of Glass-Fused-to-Steel
predicted minimum 30 year design life in accordance with the requirements
of ISO 15686-1:2011, ISO 15686-2:2012 and ISO 15686-3:2002 which provide ENAMEL
the framework for determining and planning a service life of up to 50 years.

• International Bodies - Permastore Quality Standards are verified by MPA

NRW. ISOFUSION® and TRIFUSION® storage tanks are NSF/ANSI/CAN
STEEL
61 Certified. Approved by the UK Secretary of State under Regulation
31 for drinking water and listed by the Drinking Water Inspectorate
(DWI) in its List of Approved Products. CE Marking Accreditation for
steelwork ancillaries associated with Permastore designed storage tanks.
Welding management system complies with ISO 3854 part 4 EWF/IIW
requirements.

• Environmental Management - Permastore holds ISO 14001:2015

Accreditation which provides reassurance to customers of the
importance we put on corporate, social and environmental FEATURE BENEFIT TO THE CUSTOMER
responsibility.

• In-house Engineering Design and Contract Management - Site fabrication is not required
Modular Design
simplifying build
Reassurance that all structures provided by Permastore arrive on
schedule and are fit for purpose.
Consistent quality not
Factory applied coating
dependent on site conditions
• Production - All controlled at one manufacturing site, thereby
simplifying the supply chain and providing a seamless service to
Strength of steel with corrosion resist-
meet Customers’ requirements. Strong adhesion
ance of glass

• Technical Support - An experienced team that interacts with our

Ensuring long term aesthetics and
Customer base to ensure Customer demand is met. Abrasion & UV resistance
reduced maintenance costs

• Modern Manufacturing Facility - A state of the art factory

Lifetime coating, re-application Reduced operational costs and downtime,
dedicated to the production of Glass-Fused-to-Steel and not required improving the return on capital investment
Fusion Bonded Epoxy products.

• Advanced Glass-Fused-to-Steel Technology - This provides Corrosion allowance not required Reduced capital expenditure

the ultimate in corrosion resistance for the life of the

structure. Potable water compliant Versatility at no extra cost
 Quality Standards
Quality is independently Certified and meets or Installation
exceeds International Quality Standards
The modular tank system
A philosophy enshrined in Permastore’s procedures, which exceed allows very rapid installation
the requirements of International Enamelling Standards. All industrial when compared to traditional
grade finishes are subject to 100% inspection and electrical testing concrete or welded tank
of the contact surface. Any panel having a discontinuity is rejected. construction. The structures
Permastore has earned this reputation by dedication to the highest supplied and installed by
quality and commitment to ZERO DISCONTINUITY (defect free at test Permastore’s Distributors are
voltage) glass fusion. constructed in accordance with
detailed construction guides
by trained crews to give rapid
MPA NRW - Fully independent and high quality completion
auditing of Permastore Quality on-site.
Standards and product testing
since 1986.
Tanks and silos are each supplied as a complete kit of components
ISOFUSION® and TRIFUSION® storage ready for assembly. The kit design includes features to ensure that
tanks are NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 Certified the build can take place in the optimum time and be “right first time”.
for product quality and suitability for
potable water storage. Tanks are usually designed to be mounted on prepared concrete
foundations. However PERMASTORE® structures can include Glass-
Fused-to-Steel floors or cones where required.
ISO 9001:2015 - Accreditation of
Quality Management Systems This modular bolted system gives the flexibility of construction
since 1996 to guarantee consistent techniques to suit local conditions. For example, tanks and silos
customer satisfaction. can be built with a jacking system which allows the build work to be
carried out at ground level, giving build time and crew safety benefits.
 Potable Water
Market Sectors - MunicipalSewage Treatment

PERMASTORE® tanks are globally accepted for potable water Glass-Fused-to-Steel tanks have a very high resistance to chemical
applications. corrosion and have excellent abrasion resistance properties,
making them a suitable consideration in your sewage treatment
The Company’s ISOFUSION® and TRIFUSION® Glass-Fused-to-Steel application.
tank system has NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 certification and is approved
by the UK Secretary of State under Regulation 31 for drinking PERMASTORE® tanks have been successfully used for an extensive
water and listed by Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) in its List of range of sewage treatment applications, including:
Approved Products.

The hard, inert and hygienic surface of the Glass-Fused-to-Steel • Clarifiers

finish makes it simple to clean and disinfect water tanks. • Aeration
• Membrane batch reactors (MBR)
A large range of water treatment processes can be accommodated • Sequential batch reactors (SBR)
within PERMASTORE® tanks, including borehole water, seawater • Thickener tanks
desalination tanks, reverse osmosis (RO), permeate tanks, settling
• Sludge holding
tanks, filtration tanks, disinfection tanks, coagulation/flocculation
tanks, aeration tanks, activated sludge tanks, filter tanks, • Sludge mixing
sedimentation tanks, chlorine contact tanks and dosing tanks, • Sludge treatment
amongst others. • Equalization tanks
• Trickling/filter media tanks
The bolted tank and silo system allows structural designs to be • Settlement
used in various configurations including water storage reservoirs,
• Grey water
water standpipes, and elevated water distribution tanks.
• Storm water
Designs can accommodate secure tank storage for local • Sludge cake silos
environmental conditions, such as high wind speeds, snow or
seismic loads.
 Market Sectors - Industrial &
Industrial Effluent
Bulk Solid Storage
Process Water
There can be a high degree of variability in the effluent from Process water tanks take
industrial sources. This can place a challenge on the process advantage of the inert
designer to select suitable storage and process tanks to withstand properties of the Glass-
a range of aggressive liquids. Fused-to-Steel finish and
the fact that it does not
The PERMASTORE® Glass-Fused-to-Steel solution provides a high require recoating, giving
degree of protection for the tank for a large range of industrial users the re-assurance
processes from food waste to tannery effluent and leachate they require for these
amongst others. critical applications.

The advantages of the high corrosion resistance of Glass-Fused-

to-Steel together with the modular nature of the tank build give With existing certification for potable water storage for ISOFUSION®
customers significant benefits in containment security, project and TRIFUSION® to NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 and approval by the UK
build times and life-time costs. Secretary of State under Regulation 31 for drinking water and
listed by Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) in its List of Approved
Products, PERMASTORE® tanks are proven to be ideal for process
water applications.

For example, these can include food and beverage water

requirements, or alternative water applications such as fish farms, or
mineralized water storage for industry such as power plants.

Bulk Solid Storage

PERMASTORE® silos with the hard, inert finish offered by
Glass-Fused-to-Steel have exceptional resistance to abrasion and
present a hygienic, low friction surface to the stored product.

The designs of the silos are tailored to suit specific material

properties and allow for a range of loading (filling) and unloading
(discharge) systems. They also can incorporate roofs, cones and
connections for pipework or sensors.

Some of the bulk storage applications include:

• Food production
• Coal
• Carbon black
• Fishmeal
• Limestone
• Powders
• Plastics
• Road salt
• Soya meal
• Grains or other whole or milled food stuffs
 Market Sectors - Biogas & Anaerobic Digestion
Permastore’s history of anaerobic digestion (AD) tanks exceeds 40 These roofs are structurally designed to allow for local
years, and the Company’s experience has expanded considerably environmental loading and can also support centrally mounted
over the decades. Glass-Fused-to-Steel tanks are utilized for mixer systems.
mesophilic digesters, thermophilic digesters, pasteurizing
digesters and enhanced enzymic hydrolysis (EEH) digesters Additionally, Glass-Fused-to-Steel tanks can also be used
amongst various other processes and applications. for biogas storage by incorporation of double membrane covers.

In the industrial sector using anaerobic digestion to create biogas The combination of Permastore’s inert Glass-Fused-to-Steel
is increasingly recognized as a valuable method to utilizes waste finishes, combined with the strength of steel and the flexibility of
streams to create renewable energy. modular construction give significant benefits over other types of
digester structures.
Almost any organic waste can be digested, opportunities have
These include:
developed to utilizes food processing waste, domestic waste and
restaurant waste. Increasingly combinations of waste streams FEATURE BENEFIT
are being processed along with co-digestion of municipal sludge
Reduced replacement costs and
effluent and farm waste such as animal slurry to generate “green” Long life span
improved return on investment
renewable energy.
Rapid and cost effective site
Biogas produced can be cleaned and introduced directly into the installation – Reducing project
Modular bolted tank construction
timescales, costs and requirement
grid, or converted into electricity in combined heat and power
for on-site equipment
engines (CHP). This also gives the opportunity to generate heat
energy in the form of hot water. Tanks can be extended, dismantled
Flexibility to remodel and relocate and resited giving long-term asset
At the end of the process the digested material can be considered value
for use as fertilizer, which increases the potential revenue Optimum corrosion resistance of Safe and secure storage with
streams. Glass-Fused-to-Steel minimal maintenance costs

Complete range of diameter and

Modular design allows the flexibility to accommodate various height options with storage capacity Most cost effective solution to meet
aspect ratios, process pressures and temperatures to suit a variety solutions exceeding 50,000m3 customers’ needs
of AD processes, designs and applications as specified by your (13,200,000 US Gallons)
process designer.

Glass-Fused-to-Steel is not only utilized for the tank walls but also
in the roofs on tanks such as digesters. This gives the high degree
of protection of Glass-Fused-to-Steel throughout a digester,
especially in the highly aggressive gaseous zone.
Slurry
Market Sectors - Agricultural
Silos
Farm pollution control has become important and effective and
secure slurry storage is a critical part of the solution.

Local environmental agencies around the world are using

legislation and support schemes to encourage farmers to upgrade
their slurry management systems. This includes drivers such as
the European Commission Nitrates Directive and the US Natural
Resources Conservation Service Environmental Quality Incentives
Programme (EQIP).

To safeguard the environment, slurry is required to be stored at

certain times of the year. This is where the high level of security of
the PERMASTORE® Glass-Fused-to-Steel tank system is particularly
suited. Permastore have been successfully supplying slurry tanks
With a product history dating back to 1948, PERMASTORE®
since the late 1960’s, demonstrating the durability and longevity of Glass-Fused-to-Steel silos provide clean and efficient storage
the product in this harsh environment. of grains and forage. The secure sealed system of storage with
capacities from 250 to 1400 metric tonnes (275 to 1540 US tons),
gives significant benefits to livestock producers:
• High quality feed grain
• Maximized nutrient value of the feed
with lower moisture loss
• Natural conservation without use of
chemicals
• No drying costs
• Exclusion of vermin and birds
• Natural suppression of diseases and
weeds by the dark, oxygen limiting
environment
• Suitability for organically grown produce
• Traceability of inputs for accreditation
schemes
• Permits earlier harvesting to eliminate
drying costs
• Harvesting flexibility and buffer storage
for existing grain storage systems
• Greater palatability for livestock
• High digestibility for livestock
• High animal growth rates and feed
conversion efficiency

The ECOFUSION® agricultural

grade finish is subject to
Permastore’s stringent
manufacturing, inspection and
testing regimes in accordance
with BS and EN ISO standards.

ECOFUSION® is used for:

• Livestock effluent tanks
• Moist grain silos
 Market Sectors - Mining & Biofuels
Mining Biofuels
The mining industry requires treatment tanks which must resist the The biofuel industry is growing around the world as an
highly abrasive nature of the contents and the corrosive environment environmentally acceptable renewable energy source generated
of mining processes. from biomass. Biofuel use can reduce emissions of greenhouse
gases, lower the demand for fossil fuels and is often supported by
PERMASTORE® Glass-Fused-to-Steel tanks are ideal for this government subsidies.
application. PERMASTORE® tanks are suited to tough environments
where dependability is a vital characteristic. They can withstand the The main biofuels are bio-ethanol or alcohol made from
extremes of the environment in these remote locations, and the fermentation and bio-diesel produced by transesterification. They
modular design principle of the tank kits offers ease of transport and are both derived from organic biomass.
assembly at site.
The plants manufacturing these biofuels therefore have
The bolted nature of the tanks allow them to be built very quickly requirements for tanks and silos for the input ingredients,
when compared to welded structures. It also allows the existing from sugar and starch crops such as sugar cane to vegetable oils
tanks to be unbolted and moved on to new locations when required, or animal fats. Also storage is required for the finished product
significantly increasing asset value. as well as for feed water and fire water tanks on-site. BIOTANQ®
modular tanks and silos can be utilized in these areas giving
Both process and effluent treatment can be carried out in significant benefits over traditional welded structures.
PERMASTORE® tanks in most applications which can include mines for
gold, silver, coal, copper, diamonds, iron ore, cobalt, nickel, platinum, International Standards – For biofuels storage, Biotanq’s quality
potash, rare earth metals, uranium, zinc and many other minerals. systems provide a credible alternative to the API 650 standard for
welded tanks and to the 12B specification for bolted tanks.

Benefits for the End User:

The BIOTANQ® Glass-Fused-to-Steel finish combined with its
modular design and build concept, offers an array of benefits to
contractors and end users.

• Long Life
• Low Capital Cost
• Low Maintenance Costs
• Rapid more economical Site Installation Times when compared to
welded structures
• Economic Worldwide Shipments
• Flexible to Remodel, Extend, Dismantle and Resite
• Optimum Corrosion Resistance
 Roofs & Covers

PVC Cover External I-Beam Roof Geodesign Dome Roof

Trough Deck Roof Double Membrane Cover Glass-Fused-to-Steel Tapered Beam Roof

Ancillaries

Ladders and Platforms Glass-Fused-to-Steel Floors Connections

Cones Manways Viewports

Launders Walkways Level Indicator

 ISO FUSION V700

ISO Glass GradesV700

FUSION ®
TRI FUSION PLUS ®

TRI FUSION PLUS ®

TRI FUSION ®

TRIFUSION® PLUS finish takes Permastore’s acclaimed TRIFUSION® has rightfully become the standard by which all
TRIFUSION® standard to an even higher level, for use in the other finishes are assessed. This proven high quality contact
TRI FUSION
most extreme of environments.
®
surface finish sets the benchmark for use in the more
demanding areas of industrial effluent treatment and sludge
Aggressive chemical and high temperature processes can digestion. An additional protective layer, together with the
be considered with this high quality contact surface finish, zero discontinuity finish tested at an exacting 1100 Volts,
offering zero discontinuity when tested to 1500 Volts. provides exceptional security and continuous protection.

• Application: pH 1-14 • Application: pH 2-11

• Type: 3 coat, 2 fire • Type: 3 coat, 2 fire
• Thickness: 340-500 microns • Thickness: 280-460 microns
• Test Regime: Zero discontinuities at 1500V • Test Regime: Zero discontinuities at 1100V
• Exceeds quality requirements of EEA 7.20 • Exceeds quality requirements of EEA 7.20
• Meets or exceeds the glass coating requirements of • Meets or exceeds the glass coating requirements of
AWWA D103-09 - Section 12.4 AWWA D103-09 - Section 12.4
• Meets or exceeds quality requirements of • Meets or exceeds quality requirements of
EN ISO 28765:2022* EN ISO 28765:2022*

ISO FUSION V700 ®

ISOFUSION® V700 is the primary industrial contact surface ECOFUSION® is the agricultural contact surface finish which
finish generally used for bulk solids, storm water, filter tanks delivers a low cost functional solution for the storage of
TRI FUSION PLUS
and sludge storage.
®
farming products, including animal slurry.

An established low cost solution delivering security and The ECOFUSION® solution is established as the product of
protection through Permastore’s 100% inspection, high choice for the agricultural marketplace.
TRI FUSION
voltage zero discontinuity coating specification
defect free at test voltage.
® which is
• Application: pH 4-9
• Type: 2 coat, 1 fire
• Application: pH 3-9
• Thickness: 180-360 microns
• Type: 2 coat, 1 fire
• Test Regime: 9V low voltage test using sampling procedure
• Thickness: 200-360 microns
in accordance with ISO 2859-1
• Test Regime: Zero discontinuities at 700V
• Meets or exceeds requirements of BS 7793-1
• Exceeds quality requirements of EEA 7.20
• Exceeds quality requirements of EEA 7.24 & 7.25
• Meets or exceeds the glass coating requirements of
AWWA D103-09 - Section 12.4
• Meets or exceeds quality requirements of
EN ISO 28765:2022*

* Note: EN ISO 28765:2022 Vitreous and porcelain enamels – Design of bolted steel tanks for the storage or treatment of water or municipal or industrial effluents and
sludges, covers both the glass coating requirement and the tank structure design and as such is the first dedicated international standard specifically
created for the Glass-Fused-to-Steel product applicable for water and waste water applications.
A Zero Discontinuity policy applies to ECOFUSION®, ISOFUSION® V700, TRIFUSION® and TRIFUSION® PLUS for the tests shown.
All applications are subject to concentration and temperature considerations. All specifications relate to the contact surfaces only.
A detailed specification is available on request.
 Application Guide
ISOFUSION® TRIFUSION®
APPLICATION ECOFUSION® TRIFUSION® INTERNAL COLOURS
V700 PLUS

Farm Digesters using Agricultural Waste 3

Farm Digesters using any other Waste Streams 3
Edible / Vegetable Oils 3
Dry Bulk Solids 3
Storm / Fire Water 3
Potable Water (NSF / ANSI 61) 3
14 - C - 40 14 - C - 40 20 - C - 40
20 - CWater
Drinking - 40 (DWI, Reg 12
(RAL 5013)
31-Approved)
B - 29
(RAL 6006)
3
(RAL 7009) (RAL 7009) (RAL 5013)

Filter Tanks 3
Municipal Sludge Storage (Open Topped) 3
Municipal Sludge Treatment (Open Topped)
MUNSELL 00 - A - 05 14 - C - 39
3
7.5YR 7/4
Municipal (RAL 7004)
Mesophilic Digester (Liquid Zone) (RAL 6028)
3
Municipal Backwash Effluent 3
Municipal Sludge Cake Storage 3
Farm Digesters
(Roof & Rings Exposed to Gaseous Zone) 3
Municipal Sludge Storage
(Roof & Rings Exposed to Gaseous Zone) 3
Municipal Sludge Treatment
(Roof & Rings Exposed to Gaseous Zone) 3
14 - C - 40 14 - C - 40 20
Municipal Mesophilic Digester 20 - C - 40 12 - B - 29 (RAL 7009) (RAL 7009) (RA
(RALZone)
(Roof & Rings Exposed to Gaseous 5013) (RAL 6006) 3
Thermophilic Digester (Liquid Zone) 3
Industrial Effluent and/or Aeration Process 3
Food Process Washings MUNSELL
7.5YR 7/4
00 - A - 05
(RAL 7004)
14 - C - 39
(RAL 6028)
3
Liquid Leachates 3
Borehole / Brackish / Seawater 3
Thermophilic Digester
(Roof & Rings Exposed to Gaseous Zone) 3
14 - C - 40 14 - C - 40 20
20 - C - 40 12 - B - 29 (RAL 7009) (RAL 7009) (RA
Aggressive / Chemical Industrial(RAL 5013)
Effluent (RAL 6006)
3 14 - C - 40
20 - C - 40 12 - B - 29 (RAL 7009)
14 - C - 40
(RAL 5013) (RAL 6006)
Standard External Colours 20 - C - 40 12 - B - 29 (RAL 7009)
(RAL 5013) (RAL 6006)
MUNSELL 00 - A - 05 14 - C - 39
7.5YR 7/4 (RAL 7004) (RAL 6028)

Optional External Colours MUNSELL 00 - A - 05 14 - C - 39

7.5YR 7/4 (RAL 7004) (RAL 6028)
MUNSELL 00 - A - 05 14 - C - 39
7.5YR 7/4 (RAL 7004) (RAL 6028)

Further external colours are available on request.

All colour identification numbers are the closest visual match only.
All panel exteriors are Glass-Fused-to-Steel environmental specification.
Optional colours at additional cost.
 Permastore Limited
Airfield Industrial Park
Eye IP23 7HS

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