COMPATIBILITY

Polyester TPU vs Polyether TPU — Which Fuel Bladder for Diesel, Gasoline & Jet A-1?

Polyester TPU and polyether TPU are two types of fuel bladder material, and each suits different fuels: our polyester TPU bladder is for diesel and engine oil only — gasoline and Jet A-1 need a polyether TPU bladder.

COMPATIBILITY AT A GLANCE

Fuel compatibility at a glance

The table below states which fuel each bladder material stores. If you are unsure, tell us the fuel on the enquiry form and we will confirm before you order.

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Diesel

✓ Suitable — our polyester TPU bladder stores diesel.

POLYESTER TPU
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Engine oil

✓ Suitable — our polyester TPU bladder stores engine oil.

POLYESTER TPU
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Biodiesel

Confirm with us before ordering — tell us the exact fuel and blend.

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Gasoline

✗ Not suitable — gasoline needs a polyether TPU bladder.

POLYETHER TPU
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Jet A-1

✗ Not suitable — Jet A-1 needs a polyether TPU bladder.

POLYETHER TPU
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TWO TYPES OF TPU

Two types of TPU

Polyester TPU is the material of our launch bladder, built for diesel and engine oil. Polyether TPU is a different material, made for gasoline and Jet A-1. The two are not interchangeable — the fuel you store decides which bladder you need.

Polyester TPU

Our launch bladder, for diesel and engine oil only.

Polyether TPU

The material needed for gasoline and Jet A-1.

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Tell us the fuel on the enquiry form and we will confirm the right bladder.

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ENQUIRY

What to tell us when you enquire

When you send an enquiry, tell us the fuel you plan to store, the capacity you need, and where the bladder will be used. With the fuel confirmed first, we can quote the right bladder and the right fittings.

Fuel

Diesel, engine oil, gasoline or Jet A-1 — tell us the exact fuel.

Capacity

5,000–50,000 L standard, or custom 1,000–500,000 L.

Configuration

Gasoline and Jet A-1 configurations are available on request after confirmation.

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FUEL COMPATIBILITY QUESTIONS

Fuel compatibility questions

Quick answers about which fuel goes in which bladder.

Still need help? Send us an enquiry and we will point you in the right direction.

Enquiry

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Tell us the medium, capacity, quantity and destination, and we will reply with a written quotation.

Minimum order

100 sets, with 1 sample set first.

Lead time

20 days for standard sizes, 30 days for custom sizes.

Fittings and packing

Valve size and material to be confirmed per order.

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