| "Petro-Flex®" and "FueLocker™" Auxiliary Marine Fuel Bladder Tanks |
Planning a fishing or boating trip? Long offshore voyage to a distant port or big prize tournament? Concerned that your boat’s fuel capacity will hamper your plans or put you in harms way? Worry no more.
ATL Inc., the world leader in flexible composite technology, is proud to offer a full line of collapsible, on-deck fuel bladder tanks and accessories. ATL's economical "Petro-Flex"® and all-new “FueLocker”™ range-extension tanks are ideal solutions for longer voyages requiring high fuel consumption. They can also be used to "stock up" on lower cost or more reliable, higher quality fuel when at port. Both fuel bladders are made from ATL’s durable military-spec. rubberized fabric, renowned for its superior tensile strength and puncture resistance.
Whether it be the proven "Petro-Flex" or the high-filling, compact design of the "FueLocker", you can be assured that wherever you are going, you will get there and back safely with ATL.
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"The peace of mind your bladder provided with an extra 150 gallons aboard was greatly appreciated...." READ MORE
Mark Skrzypek
Engineering Manager, Regal Marine Industries, Inc.
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"I would recommend the ATL FueLocker to anyone looking to travel farther between trips to the fuel dock..." READ MORE
Captain Andy Mezirow
Owner, Crackerjack Sportfishing Charters
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Pillow Style Marine
Fuel Bladder Tanks
ATL's Petro-Flex Range Extension Marine
Bladder Tanks are ideal for extended-range
fishing, yachting, ferrying and cruising trips. They can be placed on deck or in a vented locker, and are easily filled with gas or diesel fuel from any standard fuel pump nozzle.
When appropriately permitted, Petro-Flex Tanks may be used to ferry aircraft, feed fuel to power generators, transport petroleum products and provide emergency flotation.
Petro-Flex Range Extension Bladder Tanks by Aero Tec Laboratories allow you to cruise farther, troll longer and fish harder!
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Features:
- Completely Collapsible
- Includes ATL Underliner Which Helps Protect Bladder From Abrasive Surfaces
- Quick Filling From Any Standard Refueling Nozzle
- Spill Resistant Stand Pipe
- "Flapper Valve" Prevents Possible Fuel Backflow When Cap Is Removed
- Non-Venting
- Deck or Vented Locker Deployment
- Sizes 25 to 500 Gallons (100 to 2000 liters)
- Custom Sizes Available
- Foldable for Compact, Easy Storage
- Pump, Gravity or Siphon Discharge
- Accessories Available; See Below
Accepted Fuels:
- Gasoline
- E-10 Bio Ethanol
- Diesel Fuel
- Bio-Diesel Fuel
- Jet Fuel
- Kerosene
- Avgas
- #2, #4 Fuel Oil
- Lubricants
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1" Outlet Reduced to
1/2", Ball Valve & Hose Barb Included |
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Stand Pipe and Safety Cap with Pressure Relief Valve &
Anti Back-Flow Valve |
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| ATL Petro-Flex® Pillow Style Fuel Bladder with Underliner and Optional Tie-Down Kit |
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Space Saver Marine
Fuel Bladder Tanks
ATL's NEW FueLocker Range
Extension Marine Bladder Tanks
take up less than 1/2 of the deck
space of a Petro-flex pillow bladder
of the same capacity. The newly designed bladder
accepts gasoline, diesel, bio-diesel, E-10 bio ethanol and jet-fuel.
ATL FueLockers are perfect for fishing, flying, yachting, tenders, trucking, touring, power generation and defense operations.
ATL's FueLocker Range Extension Bladder Tank is also easy to store; simply fold and stow when not in use. A safe, convenient way to travel farther!
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Features:
- Fully Collapsible
- Includes ATL Underliner Which Helps Protect Bladder From Abrasive Surfaces
- Quick Filling From Any Standard Refueling Nozzle
- Spill Resistant Stand Pipe
- "Flapper Valve" Prevents Possible Fuel Backflow When Cap Is Removed
- Non-Venting
- Deck or Vented Locker Deployment
- Sizes 50 to 500 Gallons (200 to 2000 liters)
- Custom Sizes Available
- Foldable for Compact, Easy Storage
- Pump, Gravity or Siphon Discharge
- Accessories Available; See Below
Accepted Fuels:
- Gasoline
- E-10 Bio Ethanol
- Diesel Fuel
- Bio-Diesel Fuel
- Jet Fuel
- Kerosene
- Avgas
- #2, #4 Fuel Oil
- Lubricants
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1" Outlet Reduced to
1/2", Ball Valve & Hose Barb Included |
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Stand Pipe and Safety Cap with Pressure Relief Valve &
Anti Back-Flow Valve |
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| The FueLocker™ Family 100,150,200,250 & 300 Gal. (50 & 500 gal. not shown) |
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| Petro-Flex® vs. FueLocker™ - How Do They Compare? |
Petro-Flex® |
FueLocker™ |
| Easy to Use; simply unfold and fill with any standard refueling nozzle |
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| Safe, Tough and Durable; made with military-spec. rubberized fabric, renowned for its superior tensile strength and puncture resistance |
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| Easy Storage; completely collapsible, able to be folded and stowed |
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| ATL Underliner Included; helps protect bladder from abrasive surfaces |
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| Custom Sizes; fuel bladders come in a variety of standard sizes but can also be made to customer dimensions |
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| Safety Features; within the fill cap is a vent valve that automatically relieves pressure in case of excessive heat or overfill - at the fill pipe base is a “flapper valve” to prevent possible fuel backflow when the cap is removed |
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| Deck Space; fills higher and takes up minimal deck space |
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| Economy; superior quality that can fit any budget |
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| To Order from ATL's Full Line of Fuel Bladders and Accessories, Contact ATL Toll Free at 800-526-5330. A limited selection of ATL's Range Extension Bladders are available for purchase at our eBay Store: |
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How rugged are ATL’s Petro-Flex and FueLocker Range-Extenders? |
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Quite. They are constructed of rubberized ballistic nylon as used in military Flex-Tanks of 20,000 and 50,000 gallon capacity. Nevertheless, all bladders should be handled with normal care and respect, especially when filled with flammable fuels.
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What sizes are available? |
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Petro-Flex: 25, 50, 75, 100, 150, 200, 300 & 500 gallons.
FueLocker: 50(NEW), 100, 150, 200, 250, 300 & 500(NEW) gallons.
Custom sizes and shapes are available on special order.
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Is there a bottom fuel outlet? |
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No, the bladder outlet is near the top and “floats” downward as fuel is drained and the bladder collapses.
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Can I connect the Petro-Flex/FueLocker directly to my engine? |
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Petro-Flex and FueLocker bladders are intended as auxiliary tanks rather than as main tanks. However, once secured, Petro-Flex/FueLocker bladders have been used to directly supply those gasoline engines which do NOT require a fuel return line. Diesel engines commonly DO require a return line and therefore should NOT be fed directly from a Petro-Flex/FueLocker. ATL can provide special fuel bladders for direct diesel connection. Click on “Contact” above or call the number below.
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Can I get every drop out of the bladder? |
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Nearly. For full purging, the Petro-Flex may be rolled up from its far corner toward the outlet fitting.
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How is fuel transferred to the main tank? |
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Attach a ½” inside diameter fuel hose (12mm) to the barbed outlet fitting, and run this hose as far down the main tank inlet pipe as possible. Open the ball valve and press firmly on the bladder to initiate gravity or siphon flow. Be careful not to overfill the main tank. Refer to ATL’s Petro-Flex/FueLocker Range Extension User Manual #DS-548 by clicking here.
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How do I tie down a full Petro-Flex/FueLocker? |
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ATL’s Range Extenders are best transported either full or empty. Empty bladders should be collapsed and stored in a vented locker. Full bladders should be lashed down with a cargo net or with one of ATL’s Tie-Down Kit harnesses (above).
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When full, my Petro-Flex/FueLocker seems very stable on deck, why do I need to tie it down? |
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Under most conditions, a full bladder tank will stay put, but in high seas (or turbulent air) bladders can become unstable and shift. With full weights of 150 lbs. to 3000 lbs., it is dangerous to use them if not fully restrained.
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About how many Petro-Flex tanks has ATL produced? |
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Since inception of the product, ATL has delivered approximately 30,000 of these fuel bladders worldwide.
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Can I mount my Petro-Flex/FueLocker below deck? |
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Coast Guard regulations do not permit in-hull locations. ATL recommends securely lashing the full bladder above deck for better gravity fuel transfer, safer venting and ease of clean-up should any fuel be spilled during filling.
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Do Petro-Flex/FueLocker Range Extenders suffer from weather exposure? |
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Yes, to some extent. Despite UV additives and hydrolysis stabilizers, rubber and fabric products can take a beating in extremes of sun, cold, dampness and abrasion. ATL Sun-Shields and Underliners are excellent protectors. When not in use, ATL recommends storing the drained bladder in a dry and vented locker.
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Does ATL offer an electric fuel pump for transferring gasoline or diesel? |
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No, ATL recommends gravity or siphon flow, but these two companies can provide 12V and 24V diesel pumps with explosion-proof motors:
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Reverso Pump Inc.
201 SW 20th Street
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33315
(954) 522-0882
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Jabsco Corp.
20 Icon
Foothill Ranch, CA 92610
(949) 859-4945 |
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Can I fill the bladder with fuel and carry it to my boat (plane, truck)? |
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Sorry, no. Full bladders are very hard to grasp and they weigh from 150 to 3000 lbs. ATL strongly suggests filling in situ.
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Will my Petro-Flex/FueLocker float if it falls overboard? |
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Yes, definitely! Fuel is 2/3 the density of water so it will always produce buoyancy. Also, in emergencies, an empty Petro-Flex/FueLocker can be lightly filled with air to provide significant buoyancy for personnel and the entire craft.
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Why are there so many valves on the Petro-Flex/FueLocker? |
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Good question! Within the fill cap is a vent valve that automatically relieves pressure in case of excessive heat or overfill. At the fill pipe base is a “flapper valve” to prevent possible fuel backflow when the cap is removed. And finally, at the outlet flange is a precision½" ¼-turn ball valve for quick fuel-on fuel-off control.
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Other Questions? See DS-548 or Call ATL on the number below: |
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Below-Deck OEM & Replacement Fuel Bladders
ATL also designs and manufacturers fuel bladder tanks for below-deck installations. ATL can assist with new OEM fuel bladder tanks, bladder tanks to replace failed tanks and even custom fuel (and water) bladder tanks for live wells, fishing boxes, lockers, etc. ATL's fuel bladder materials resist all fuels including gasoline, gasoline/ethanol blends, diesel, bio-diesel and 100% ethanol.
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