Live Drilling. Zero Downtime. ATEX Zone 0 Certified.
Process Overview
TORA’s Tank Drilling Machine is the definitive solution for fuel stations needing to install automation systems, manual dipping pipes or overfill prevention valves — without service interruption.
While traditional methods require tanks to be emptied, gas-freed and all piping de-installed, our technology enables “live” drilling while fuel remains inside the tank. Refined over 20 years and applied to more than 20,000 tanks for multinationals like BP, Shell and Total, this approach ensures zero revenue loss and continuous sales during upgrades.
Safety and precision are at the core of the design — ATEX certification for Zone 0 environments, nitrogen application to manage LEL levels and continuous coolant feed keeping the cutting edge below 112°C.
Drills tanks while fuel remains inside — no gas-freeing required
Certified for Zone 0 with 0-LEL monitoring and nitrogen blanket
20 years of refinement — deployed for BP, Shell and Total
Hydraulic motor delivers 360 Nm at 75 rpm rotational speed
Key Technical Highlights
Six engineering pillars that make in-service tank drilling safe, predictable and clean — with no contamination risk.
Drills and threads tanks while fuel is inside — no gas-freeing or pipe de-installation required.
ATEX certification with 0-LEL monitoring and nitrogen application ensures spark-free operation.
Drills and threads metal flanges up to 5 cm thick for 2", 3" and 4" sleeve diameters.
Specialised mechanism prevents metal burrs and debris from falling into the fuel storage during cutting.
Hydraulic motor provides up to 360 Nm of torque at 75 rpm — reliable, controlled cutting power.
Robust performance in extreme cold or hot site conditions, with cutting edge held below 112°C by coolant feed.
Typical Use Cases
Any tank installation that needs a new sleeve — without taking the station offline.
Talk to a Specialist
Tell us tank type, sleeve diameter and site location — we'll plan an ATEX-certified live drilling intervention with no station downtime.