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Q: What is a Flexitank?
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Both the VinBulk™ and RhinoBulk™ Flexitank Systems transform a standard 20 foot container into
Both the VinBulk™ and RhinoBulk™ Flexitank Systems transform a standard 20 foot container into a bulk liquid transportation system. Firstly, the Flexitank is installed into the empty container.
Installation takes approximately 45 minutes, after which the Flexitank is ready to be filled with product. After loading is complete, the Flexitank is ready for its journey around the world, arriving at the final destination and pumped out into a storage facility where the process is then reversed.
The tank can then be disposed of and recycled.
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Q: Is it possible to re-use the Flexitank?
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No.Both the RhinoBulk™ and VinBulk™ systems are designed and manufactured for one trip shipments, ensuring your cargo ships in a new flexitank every time.
No. Both the RhinoBulk™ and VinBulk™ systems are designed and manufactured for one trip shipments, ensuring your cargo ships in a new flexitank every time.
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Q: What are the Flexitanks made of?
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The RhinoBulk™ is made from linear low density Polyethylene. It is a 1.0mm thick single layer Flexitank.
The RhinoBulk™ is made from linear low density Polyethylene. It is a 1.0mm thick single layer Flexitank.
The VinBulk™ is also made from 1.0 mm thick linear low-density Polyethylene, incorporating the very latest barrier technology materials to guard against contaminate migration.
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Q: What are the typical characteristics of commodities that can be transported using the Trans Ocean Flexitanks?
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Is your product...
Is your product:
- A liquid ?
- Non hazardous ?
- Pumpable at ambient temperatures, or at an elevated temperature (below 60°c)
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Q: How long does it take to load a Flexitank?
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Dependent on the type of pump used and the viscosity of the product, a 24,000 liter Flexitank can be loaded in 45 minutes
Dependent on the type of pump used and the viscosity of the product, a 24,000 liter Flexitank can be loaded in 45 minutes.
Our technical teams can give you advice on the loading procedures.
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Q: How large are the Flexitanks?
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Both the VinBulk™ and RhinoBulk™ are available in capacities of 10,000 litres (2641 US Gallons) to
Both the VinBulk™ and RhinoBulk™ are available in capacities of 10,000 litres (2641 US Gallons) to 24,000 litres (6340 US Gallons), which can represent more than double the capacity of pre-packaged cargo.
We also take the Specific Gravity of the product into consideration when deciding on what tank size to use:
- 24 000kg if the specific gravity >1, or
- 24 000 litres (6340 US Gallons) if the specific gravity <1
(The container is limited to these volumes in order to comply with transport limitations and regulations.)
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Q: How has Flexitank technology developed over time?
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Originally Trans Ocean Flexitanks were re-usable tanks, made of nitrile rubber. We operated cleaning, maintenance and return processes through out the world and established our global network.
Originally Trans Ocean Flexitanks were re-usable tanks, made of nitrile rubber. We operated cleaning, maintenance and return processes through out the world and established our global network.
A clear demand from our customers was a disposable, one trip tank which we developed to a create a ‘one-way cost system’. Our network continues to support us in providing local logistics services.
Through our continual research we have developed a unique, specialist blend of linear low density polyethylene, providing an industry leading blend of strength and durability, suitable for foodgrade and industrial applications.
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Q: I need storage at destination, can you help with this?
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The Flexitank system can be used as a temporary storage system at supply point or destination, aiding Just in Time deliveries and additional storage capacity for crop / commodity based products.
The Flexitank system can be used as a temporary storage system at supply point or destination, aiding Just in Time deliveries and additional storage capacity for crop / commodity based products.
Costs can be significantly less than ISO tank or storage tank alternatives.
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Q: We generally move product in drums. What would the benefit be to me of shipping in Flexitanks?
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When shipping in 20 foot containers typically you can load seventy 250 liter drums, equating to 17,500 liters of product.
When shipping in 20 foot containers typically you can load seventy 250 liter drums, equating to 17,500 liters of product.
A Flexitank is capable of carrying up to 24,000 liters of product, significantly reducing your per liter shipment costs.
The time it would take for loading and discharging would also be reduced.
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Q: What happens to the Flexitank and Bulkhead after discharging?
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Trans Ocean can assist with disposal. We have over 80 agents globally who can arrange this service on our behalf.
Trans Ocean can assist with disposal. We have over 80 agents globally who can arrange this service on our behalf.
The bulkheads remain the property of Trans Ocean and can be collected at a mutually beneficial time from the receiver of your shipments.
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