ONGUARD SEISMIC SYSTEMS
LAB TESTED.
Earthquake Proven.
THE ONGUARD SYSTEM IS ENGINEERED TO PROTECT ABOVEGROUND LIQUID STORAGE TANKS FROM EARTHQUAKE DAMAGE.
Magnitude 7.8 Earthquake, New Zealand
300+
ONGUARD-equipped tanks survived with zero damage
15 million
Gallons of liquid saved by the ONGUARD seismic system
160%
Earthquake accelerations were up to 160% of design level
PROTECTION ENGINEERED BY EXPERTS
REINVENTING TANK ANCHORS
Until now, aboveground liquid storage tanks over the world have been built based on design codes, standards, and practices developed to protect only people, not property or product. ONGUARD reverses this approach, with a system focused on preventing earthquake damage and property loss that inherently keeps people safe as well.
HOW IT WORKSThe Onguard
Difference
ONGUARD is the first energy-dissipating system designed to protect aboveground liquid storage tanks from earthquake damage. We provide a more sustainable future for your business and help you sleep at night.
SECURE YOUR BUSINESSSuperior Seismic
Protection
Designed to handle both the tension and compression cycles of an earthquake, the ONGUARD system keeps the liquid storage tank, its contents, connections, and supporting structure protected against damage.
HOW IT WORKSDeveloped by
Structural engineers
ONGUARD engineers use locally-mandated building codes, globally-recognized standards and best practice, and research unique to ONGUARD to deliver dependable earthquake performance for the entire tank system.
MEET THE TEAMINDUSTRIES ONGUARD SERVES
When tanks are damaged or collapse due to an earthquake, loss of product can result in loss of market share, delayed production, and costly cleanup, hitting the bottom line hard. ONGUARD future-proofs your business in the event of an earthquake.
How it works
THE ONGUARD SYSTEM USES ENERGY DISSIPATION TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO TANKS DURING AN EARTHQUAKE.
During an earthquake and its aftershocks our patented anchors act like shock absorbers, keeping the tank stable and safe through controlled yielding in both tension and compression.
tank with the onguard seismic system
Anchors yield and stretch in tension
anchors yield and shorten in compression
opposite anchors yield and stretch in tension
opposite anchors yield and shorten in compression
Case Study: 65,000 Gallon Wine Tank in California's North Coast
ONGUARD applies its system to a new 65,000 gallon liquid storage tank on a skirt