Thielmann adds tanks, IBC services

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PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT • THE LAST FEW MONTHS HAVE BEEN BUSY FOR THIELMANN, WITH A NUMBER OF NEW PRODUCTS AND SERVICES INTRODUCED

THIELMANN HAS LAUNCHED a new line of portable tanks designed for the safe storage and transport of hazardous goods under pressure. Developed to meet the needs of end users operating in a variety of industries, namely the chemical, oil and gas, and paints and coatings sectors, the portable tanks meet international regulations for the transport by road, rail and sea of dangerous goods that demand a safe and secure environment under pressure.

The new tanks are currently available in two versions: a T14 tank for chemical products with 6 bar test pressure; and a T22 tank with a test pressure of 15 bar. The T14 tanks are made of high-quality stainless steel (316L or 316Ti) with 6 mm shell thickness and are available in a range of volumes from 450 to 2,500 litres.

Designed for the transport of dangerous goods of Classes 3, 4.3, 6.1 and 8 by road, rail and sea, the tanks comply with the requirements of the IMDG Code, RID/ADR, CFR49, Customs Convention-TIR and ISO standards. The full vacuum tanks have a base frame constructed of carbon steel, with four lifting lugs and optional ladder and walkway accessories, and have a maximum allowable working pressure of 4 bar.

In additional to enamel paints, car lacquers, most varnishes, kerosene, methylated spirits and methanol, the tanks can be used to store and transport polyester resin kits, two-pot polyurethanes and their solvents, substances used to produce acetylene gas, some pesticides, sodium cyanide, metal degreasers, copper chrome arsenate mixtures for timber preservatives and glacial acetic acid used for peeling processed fruit. Caustic soda (sodium hydroxide) and caustic potash (potassium hydroxide), along with acids used in many industrial processes, and dairy sanitisers are also compatible with the T14 tanks.

HIGH-PRESSURE TANKS The T22 tanks, also available in volumes of 450 to 2,500 litres, are made of the same highquality stainless steel but are manufactured with a 10 mm shell thickness. They meet international transport codes, including the IMDG Code, ADR, US DOT CFR49, Customs Convention-TIR and ISO standards, for the transport of dangerous goods of Classes 4.2, 5.1, 6.1 and 8 by road, rail and sea.

The tanks have a similar design structure to the T14, and a maximum allowable working pressure of 10 bar. This makes them suitable for the storage and transport of substances susceptible to spontaneous combustion, such as copra, yellow or white phosphorous and unstabilised fishmeal; certain fertilisers such as ammonium nitrate; oxidising agents, including swimming pool treatments (calcium hypochlorite, hydrogen peroxide); and toxic products such as sodium cyanide used for metal treatment; agricultural insecticides; and chromium salts for electroplating processes.

Other products include copper chrome arsenate mixtures for timber preservatives, potassium hydroxide, sodium hydroxide, dairy sanitisers and industrial cleaners, and industrial acids including sulphuric, nitric and hydrochloric.

“We saw a requirement for portable tanks that meet international transport regulations for the transport of hazardous goods across road, rail and sea networks, which is why we decided to develop the T14 and T22 tanks,” Sebastian Bojarski, Tank Containers Product Line Director says. “As with all THIELMANN solutions, these tanks are second to none in quality, and their aseptic nature means they are simple to clean and can go on storing and transporting goods for many, many years.

“Most importantly, we wanted to design something that fi ts within the existing processes of customers in the chemical, oil and gas, and paints and coatings industries, without requiring excess specialist support or handling equipment – which is exactly what we have done with our new range of portable tanks.”

IBC ACTION Always looking to increase support for its customers, THIELMANN has also introduced a new option for the safe bulk storage and transport of intermediate bulk containers (IBCs). Designed for use with transportregulated chemicals used in oil and gas drilling operations, the DNV-certifi ed frame can carry up to three standard IBCs per frame, providing transport for between 1,000 and 1,500 litres. Also with UN/ADR approval, the frame is suitable for offshore containers and is manufactured from stainless steel, making it resistant to the corrosive effects of operations in the maritime environment.

Design features include a keyed hose connection, which safely prevents the accidental mixing of different chemicals, and a special coating for the DNV frame that increases saltwater resistance. As the frame is stackable, the system is also suitable for operations where space is constrained. The system can also be fully customised in order to meet specifi c requirements.

Also on the topic of IBCs, THIELMANN announced in August that it would be extending its offerings to include IBC rentals for the fi rst time. With options including renting, rent-to-own and leasing, the new offering has been set up to assist customers with a range of requirements, whatever their purchasing power, allowing them to become more agile in an ever-changing marketplace.

KEEPING PACE The rental option rounds out THIELMANN’s existing IBC services, which also include repairs, maintenance, spare parts, cleaning, consulting, periodical testing and inspection (covering both regulatory and non-regulatory requirements), as well as logistics services.

Ralf vom Bruch, Industrial Containers Product Line Director says the move to IBC rentals will primarily target users looking to transport foodstuffs, chemicals and cosmetic products, with the potential to expand into additional types of containers in the future in response to market demand.

“We built up a large stock fl eet of containers in preparation for the offi cial launch of the offering, in line with our strategy to react to the increased demand for one-stop-shop solutions from the market,” he says. “We are now able to offer all options to our customers, from buying and leasing to rent-to-own and renting.”

This is just one example of THIELMANN’s refusal to stand still in a market in which it already excels. As competition heats up in the container and IBC markets it is clear that THIELMANN is dedicated to its customers and will continue to strive to meet their requirements, no matter how niche.

“We are always looking to see how we can expand our offerings and better help our partners achieve their business goals,” vom Bruch said. “Often this happens by way of one-off engineering projects in which we work closely with the customer to meet a specifi c requirement, and the resulting product can then be added to our product portfolio – as was the case recently when our engineers were challenged to design and develop a containment system for pyrophoric substances. There were no suitable solutions in the marketplace, so we got to work and developed a tailor-made system.

“Being able to work with our customers in this way is a great way to tap into new areas of development and discover new ways to grow.” www.thielmann.com

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