The inspection of integral fuel cells consists mainly of a check for external leakage around joints, fittings, screws, and bolts. The fuel cell fittings and connections should also be inspected for evidence of leakage. Fuel cell leaks are classified in the following categories: slow seep, seep, heavy seep, and running leak. • SLOW SEEP.— The least severe leak classification is the slow seep. This is a very slow fuel seepage that wets a small area. Over a period of hours, the wetted area may become larger. A slow seep, when wiped dry, will not reappear in a short period of time. • SEEP.— A seep is a fuel leak that reappears in less than an hour (approximately) after it has been wiped dry. • HEAVY SEEP.— A heavy seep is a fuel leak that reappears immediately after it has been wiped dry. • RUNNING LEAK.– A running leak is a fuel leak that flows steadily. Slow seeps and seeps considered acceptable should be frequently inspected to ensure the leak intensity does not increase. Heavy seeps and running leaks are classified as hazards, regardless of their location. FITTINGS SHOULD BE THOROUGHLY BONDED AND SHOW NO SIGNS OF DE-BONDING AROUND THE OPENING. THIS IS CRITICAL TO FUEL BLADDER SAFETY. |
| CALL US NOW ABOUT BLADDER REPAIR!!! 870 562 3607 Arkansas 870 562 3221 Arkansas Cory@maatech.com Sherri@maatech.com |
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UPGRADES:
The average rubberized bladder isn't designed to withstand ozone depletion. In just a few years you may notice cracking, stiffness, a loss of color and possibly a bladder that is unusable or that will need repair. Head this off early. Even a new bladder can benefit from our proprietary coatings. Send us your new and used bladders and we can apply an ozone resistant barrier that will also make your fuel cell able to hold everything from mineral spirits and paint thinner to jet fuel, gasoline, methanol or ethanol. This stuff is Tough and will allow you to use all addatives. •HEAT RESISTANT COATING Fuel heats up as your car sits in the sun and this can cost horse power on the track. Many teams use reflective blankets to subdue the sun's effects but what happens during the time the blanket is removed? Heat builds up and don't kid yourself it builds fast. You can have hot fuel in under 20 minuets. How long is the time between your blanket removal and the start of your race? What if there was no need for a reflective blanket or any type of device to fend off heat? What if there was a way to make the fuel cell keep itself cool 100% of the time before after and during the race? The ANSWER! HRC (Heat Resistant Coating) HRC is a polymer coating designed to reflect radiant heat. This means heat you can't see. Active all the time you are protected at any time. Testing has shown a 100 Degree difference in temperature beneath the HRC coating. Testing has been performed at temperatures upwards of 450 degrees. WHAT THIS MEANS? On an average morning a fuel tank is filled with 70 degree fuel, and the temperature rises as high as 160-170 degrees in the fuel tank surrounding the bladder. The fuel in the bladder will remain cool. ASK ABOUT HRC AND MAINTAIN PROTECTION AGAINST HORSEPOWER LOSS!!! |
Bladder Repair:
Sprint style, Outlaw, Formula, Indy, Nascar, Marine Racing, Custom and all other rubberized vessels. Scope of Repair:
We can repair areas where parts of the car have ripped the bladder such This condition is known as OZONE DEPLETION of the rubber. We can recondition a bladder to it's original state and we'll offer a 3 year guarantee. But you can expect it to last much longer! • SLOW SEEP.— The least severe leak classification is the slow seep. This is a very slow fuel seepage that wets a small area. Over a period of hours, the wetted area may become larger. A slow seep, when wiped dry, will not reappear in a short period of time.
(approximately) after it has been wiped dry. • HEAVY SEEP.— A heavy seep is a fuel leak that reappears immediately after it has been wiped dry. • RUNNING LEAK.– A running leak is a fuel leak that flows steadily. Slow seeps and seeps considered acceptable should be frequently inspected to ensure the leak intensity does not increase. Heavy seeps and running leaks are classified as hazards, regardless of their location. |
Fittings REBONDING AND ATTACHMENT OF FITTINGS!! COVER PLATE REPLACEMENTS AVAILABLE! • Re-threading on rings *CUSTOM ENGINEERING *CUSTOM MANUFACTURING OF RINGS *CUSTOM INSTALLATION OF FITTINGS If a fitting needs total replacement we can do it. If you want a custom fitting or an additional fitting put on your tank we can do that too. All custom fittings are guaranteed free from defects. |
WHERE TO SEND YOUR BLADDER ATTN: MAATech 807 THOMAS ST. STAMPS, AR 71860 |
UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP
All fuel bladders repaired before 3/1/08 if returned
may be subject to additional charges.
Standard repairs:
-All work performed is guaranteed within 6 inches
of repaired area for a period of 2 years from the time
that it is shipped.
Dry-rot protectant, HRC
-3 years
Notice:
-Bladders must be promptly removed from
shipping box and stored properly when they are
returned to you. Failure to do so may result in
additional damages which we will not be held
responsible for.
-If damages occur due to the use of unauthorized
fuels or additives, warranty will VOID.
All fuel bladders repaired before 3/1/08 if returned
may be subject to additional charges.
Standard repairs:
-All work performed is guaranteed within 6 inches
of repaired area for a period of 2 years from the time
that it is shipped.
Dry-rot protectant, HRC
-3 years
Notice:
-Bladders must be promptly removed from
shipping box and stored properly when they are
returned to you. Failure to do so may result in
additional damages which we will not be held
responsible for.
-If damages occur due to the use of unauthorized
fuels or additives, warranty will VOID.