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Bulldog Explosion-Proof / Self Sealing Fuel Tank System

Armored Vehicles | Military | Government

One of most vulnerable parts of a vehicle ,when under attack is the fuel tank. Armored Vehicle manufacturers and some end users have in the past protected the fuel tank with heavy steel armor plate, and or wrapping the tank in ballistic nylon or kevlar. Bulldog Direct has the answer with our new Self-Sealing Fuel Tank System

 

 

 

U S Military hummer destroyed up by an ied explosion in Iraq

 

All vehicle applications can be subject to the dangers of explosions caused by gunfire,terrorist attacks and various security threats. In order to increase survivabilityof a vehicle attack , a vehicle with proper protection is required. Vehicles equipped with Bulldog's Armor Tank have a greater chance of survival.

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Bulldog Direct has the capabilities to covert any vehicles fuel tank into a Armor Tank.The Safe Tank is composed of a verity of materials that protect the vehicle and its passengers from the dangerous effects of an explosion, or fragmentation from a blast:

Armor Tank Features:
Flame Retardant Coating
Self Sealing Polymeric Foam
Insulating Foam
Kevlar or Dyneema Ballistic Wrap
Internal Open Cell Foam

U S Military truck fuel tank with self sealing coating applied
U S Military Hummwvv fuel tank with self sealing coating appliedk

 

Pick Your Protection:
Explosion Proof
Self Sealing
Explosion Proof and Self Sealing

Our Armor Tank adapt to to all applications:
Military
Commercial Trucks
Armored Vehicles
Standard Vehicles
Government


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Armor Tank Heat Blocking:
The outer flame retardant layer is essential to heat resistance.The valuable layer resists heat damage along with chemicals and fuel.The flame retardant outer coating can be added upon request.

 

Passenger Vehicle Gas tank with self sealing coating applied
Armor Tank Fire Screen:
The explosive proof Armor Tanks are filled with flexible open cell polyurethane foam, which allows constant fuel flow with minimal fuel displacement.The foam is passive as well as an interconnecting matrix that consumes capacity of the tank minimizing:
Ignition by gunfire
Electrical and explosives
Slosh attenuation
Vapor explosion		  


Advantages:
Field repair patch kit available for larger puncture areas.
Provides vibration and acoustic damping.
Thermal insulation.
Adds structural integrity.
Applicable to both metal and plastic surfaces.
Provides superior corrosion and abrasion protection.
Tenacious adhesion for long-term service.
Available in various colors.
Self-sealing polymer. Various ballistic levels available. Blast protection.

Self Sealing:
When equipped with the specially developed self sealing outer coating,the fuel tank is protected to the maximum level.if the fuel tank is punctured, shot at, or encounters heavy impacts and attacks, leakage is virtually elmininated. Entry and exit holes seal allowing the fuel to remain inside the tank.This minimizes potential ignition of spilled fuel.

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