Gauge Pole Covers, Leg Socks & Vapour Sleeves
Overview
Gauge pole covers, leg socks, and vapour sleeves are essential sealing components used on floating roof tanks to reduce emissions and product loss at common roof penetrations.
These components are installed around gauge poles, support legs, and other roof openings where vapours can escape if not properly sealed. By providing a flexible, durable barrier, they help minimise hydrocarbon emissions and support compliance with environmental regulations.
DirecTank supplies and integrates penetration sealing solutions suitable for a wide range of tank configurations, operating conditions, and stored products.
Key Benefits
Reduced vapour
emissions
Minimises vapour loss from gauge poles, support legs, and other roof penetrations.
Improved environmental compliance
Supports regulatory requirements by reducing fugitive emissions.
Durable, flexible
materials
Engineered to withstand chemical exposure, UV conditions, and mechanical wear.
Easy
installation
Designed for quick installation, including in-service applications where appropriate.
Reduced product
loss
Helps retain stored product by limiting evaporation at critical sealing points.
Compatible with floating roof systems
Designed for integration with internal and external floating roof tank configurations.
Gauge Pole Covers
Gauge pole covers provide a flexible sealing barrier around slotted or unslotted gauge poles, helping to reduce vapour escape from the gauge well while maintaining accessibility for measurement operations.
Key points:
- Flexible fabric construction
- Zipper or wrap-around installation
- Chemical and UV resistant materials
- Designed for common gauge pole configurations
Leg Socks
Leg socks are installed around floating roof support legs to reduce vapour emissions from leg penetrations, particularly when tanks are in low-level or landing positions.
Key points:
- Flexible sealing around support legs
- Durable fabric materials
- Designed for repeated roof movement
- Suitable for retrofit installation
Vapour Sleeves
Vapour sleeves provide additional sealing around penetrations and fittings, helping to contain vapours and reduce emissions in critical areas of the floating roof system.
Key points:
- Adaptable to various penetration types
- Reinforced construction
- Supports emission control strategies
- Compatible with multiple tank configurations
Applications
- Petrochemical storage
- Fuel and hydrocarbon storage
- Industrial liquid storage
- Terminals and tank farms
Compliance & Standards
Penetration sealing components supplied by DirecTank are selected to support environmental compliance and safe operation of floating roof tanks, helping operators meet applicable air quality and emissions control requirements.