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Buffer Tanks
Clipper’s Buffer Tanks maintain consistent pressure and supply, protecting pumps, reducing downtime, and keeping your operation running smoothly. Engineered for practicality in the field, these dual-purpose tanks are delivered as a single legal load, complete with manifold, monitoring and safety equipment built right in.
HOW TO SELECT THE RIGHT BUFFER TANK
A Simplified Comparison Guide
Every operation is different, which is why we offer a range of buffer tank options to match your site conditions, flow demands, and project duration.
Whether you need rapid mobilization, high-volume performance, or modular scalability, our Shark, Whale, and Aqua Stack tanks are built to deliver consistent, reliable flow control for any job.
Shark
| Ideal For | Short-term, high-flow jobs |
| Capacity | Moderate |
| Setup Speed | Fastest |
| Space Efficiency | Good |
| Integration | Simple |
| Cost | Moderate |
sPECS
- 193m³ (1,214 bbl)
- Single skidded load
- 4 x 8” inlet manifold from water source
- 8 x 4” manifold to supply frac
- Dual compartments separated by a weir allows extra separation & retention time during flowback
- 2” steam coil and insulated walls to maintain heat
- Dual gauge boards on both ends to allow for visual fluid level monitoring
- Multiple tanks can be daisy chained to increase volume in reduced footprint
- Capable of adding electronic level monitors with telemetry provides remote surveillance capability
- Coated interior for corrosion resistance and ease of cleaning
- Semi-open top for quick, easy visibility of fluid levels.
Whale
| Ideal For | High-volume operations requiring more capacity |
| Capacity | High |
| Setup Speed | Fastest |
| Space Efficiency | Larger footprint |
| Integration | Simple |
| Cost | Lowest Upfront |
sPECS
- 234m³ (1,472 bbl)
- Single load pinned and certified for highway transport
- 20 x 4” internal manifold
- Multiple external tie-in ports in 8”, 10” and 12” sizes
- 2” steam coil for heat maintenance
- Gauge board for fluid level monitoring
- Multiple tanks can be daisy chained to increase volume in reduced footprint
- Capable of adding electronic level monitors with telemetry provides remote surveillance capability
Aqua Stack
| Ideal For | High-volume, space-restricted sites |
| Capacity | Largest |
| Setup Speed | Moderate |
| Space Efficiency | Best (stackable) |
| Integration | Advanced |
| Cost | Scalable pricing |
sPECS
- 448m³ (2,818 bbl)
- Two skidded 14’ wide loads
- Multiple 10” inlets for high flow operations
- 20 x 4” port manifold for frac tie in
- Max volume per footprint buffer storage system maximizes space for small leases
- Capable of adding electronic level monitors with telemetry provides remote surveillance capability
- Coated interior for corrosion resistance and ease of cleaning
Logical, cost-effective
fluid storage
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