Collapsible Fuel Tanks

Continental produces collapsible fuel tanks for use in aircraft, helicopters, boats and vehicles. The tanks are high-tech products manufactured by hand. Materials designed to meet specific customer requirements are used in combination with matching connecting elements and tank inserts.

Special manufacturing processes allow for the manufacture of a diverse range of complex fuel tanks.

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Applications
  • Lightweight material for aircraft, UAV, aerospace platforms
  • Crash Resistant material for helicopters, aviation platforms
  • Lightweight with Improved Strength material for armoured vehicles, tanks, racing cars
  • Self-Sealing material for armoured vehicles, security vehicles, limousines
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Benefits
  • Geometrical flexibility
  • Reduced weight
  • Crash & Ballistic resistance
  • Vibration resistance
  • Custom integration
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Features
  • Tanks can be adapted to complex or confined installation spaces
  • Efficient use of irregular volumes
  • Significantly lighter than rigid metal tanks
  • Reduces overall system weight
  • Flexible materials absorb impact energy more effectively
  • Optional self-sealing technology after ballistic penetration
  • Flexible structures withstand dynamic loads and vibration
  • Lower risk of fatigue cracking compared to rigid tanks
  • Fully customizable geometries and interfaces
  • Easy integration of pumps, sensors, and fuel management systems
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Interface Options

Aluminium Interface Plates

Integrated full-surface aluminium plates within the tank.

Designed to mount pumps, sensors, valves and refuelling systems.

Provides high structural stability for mounted components.

Enables integration of complex fuel management systems.

Hybrid Interfaces (Metal + Elastomer)

Metal components combined with molded elastomer elements.

Provides a sealed and flexible transition between tank and system components.

Reduces vibration transmission to connected equipment.

Enables robust and durable interface solutions.

Elastomer / Rubber Connections

Fully flexible elastomer connection interfaces.

Designed for hose and flexible piping systems.

Excellent vibration and movement absorption.

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Material Constructions

Protection Level
Wall Thickness
Key Capability
Typical Platforms
Lightweight
~0.7 mm
Minimal weight with high flexibility
Aircraft, UAV, aerospace platforms
Crash Resistant
~1.2 mm
High resistance to mechanical impact and crash loads
Helicopters, aviation platforms
Lightweight with Improved Strength
~1.2 mm
Balance between weight and structural strength
Armoured vehicles, tanks, racing cars
Self-Sealing
3.3 – 8.0 mm
Automatic sealing after ballistic penetration
Armoured vehicles, security vehicles, limousines
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