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Tank Connection - Aluminum Geodesic Dome Covers
The APEX Domes geodesic cover is utilized for a wide variety of liquid and dry bulk markets. The specialized design of an APEX Dome is the result of experience, ingenuity and a persistent drive for excellence. All the components of an APEX Dome are specifically engineered to achieve the highest performance possible. The end result is a premier dome design that maximizes strength and flexibility with enhanced protection against leaks, vapor loss, or product loss.
- All aluminum construction
- Corrosion resistant
- Maintenance free
- Engineering excellence
- Strongest space frame design
- Clear span design
- Installation by direct factory crews
- Water tight construction
- Reduced vapor losses on internal and external floaters
- Quick field installation
- Extended service life
- Standard warranty 2 years
- Optimum cost efficiency
- Superior aesthetics
- Superior performance
- Proprietary design software, automated drawings and download files for manufacturing.
- Proprietary extrusions, struts, batten bars and node cover designs.
- The latest state-of-the-art dome fabrication equipment.
- All aluminum construction that is corrosion resistant and virtually maintenance free.
- Unmatched product quality that is backed by the best warranty in the industry.
- A dome cover that provides superior field performance and superior aesthetics.
- Available for expedited shipments worldwide.
At AluminumDomes.com our beam design uses flange stiffeners for maximum beam strength. The batten bar attachment slot does not attempt to pre-form threads for screws that attach the batten bar to the beam, since a ¼" bolt thread pattern requires tolerances in excess of what can be extruded in aluminum. Instead this slot is sized for a thread rolling fastener that can be removed and installed multiple times in the same slot. The batten bar is designed as a leaf spring to compress the low memory set silicone gasket between the panel and the batten bar. The panel edge bend is designed such that when the batten is tightened, the panel is pushed into the gasket. This is the only batten system with three redundant features to ensure a leak free design. The batten legs are also designed to prevent twisting when personnel access the dome roof.
COMPETITOR DETAIL: FIG. 3The attempt to form threads in the beam at the extrusion mill is not practical due to normal extrusion process tolerance. A screw will strip out the threads in the slot after one or two installations and will not develop maximum strength. No flange stiffeners are allowed due to manufacturing limitations. The gasket compression is the sole device for sealing the joint