What is C6?
C6 is shorthand for the Hexene comonomer used in the Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) plastic from which the water tank is made. In LLDPE, the branching in the molecule is achieved [...]
What is LLDPE?
Since the early 1990’s, linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE) has come to the fore in rotational moulding applications, because of their outstanding physical properties (excellent [...]
What is Alkatuff?
Alkatuff is an Australian made polyethylene that is specifically engineered for the production of plastic rainwater tanks for Australian conditions. Alkatuff is made with a hexene (C6) comonomer, [...]
Who is Qenos?
Qenos is Australia’s sole manufacturer and leading supplier of world class polyethylene and polymers. In 2008, Qenos became a subsidiary of China National Bluestar (Group) Co. Ltd, a joint [...]
What is UV20?
The standard for UV performance for PE Water Tanks specified in AS/NZS 4766 PE Tanks for the Storage of Chemicals and Water is 8,000 hours of uninterrupted exposure to an intense and specifically [...]
Who makes Alkatuff? Do they also make tanks?
Alkatuff is a Linear Low Density Polyethylene resin specially made for the manufacture of poly water tanks. Alkatuff is manufactured by Qenos, Australia’s sole manufacturer and leading supplier [...]
Is Alkatuff the only Australian made poly for tanks?
If your tank is not made from Alkatuff, then it’s not Australian made and is likely made from a resin manufactured in Asia or the Middle East and not specifically designed for Australian [...]
Why Buy an Alkatuff Plastic Water Tank?
Poly water tanks are a cost efficient way to store rainwater for domestic, industrial or commercial applications. Plastic rainwater tanks will not only save money in the long run due to lower [...]
