Safe Shipping: What Is a Spill Containment Pallet?
- By Cory Levins
- 2 dic 2019
In the hazmat industry, it’s always crucial to have multiple lines of defense against spills and accidents. A single leak or spill can have catastrophic consequences, especially if it occurs while hazardous goods are in transit. To help our customers address these challenges, Air Sea Containers offers spill containment pallets—key tools that hazmat handlers use to keep leaks under control.
What does a spill containment pallet do, why might your business need them and which other spill containment equipment could be important for your business? We’ve got the scoop—plus a peek at the very best in spill containment gear from Air Sea Containers.
Liquid goods stored in drums usually spend most of their time sitting on pallets. However, most pallets aren’t equipped to handle a leak should one occur. In fact, a leaking drum can potentially damage the pallet itself or the other drums on the pallet, making a bad situation worse.
Spill containment pallets solve these needs by providing a safe place for leaking or spilled liquids to collect. These pallets, made from either galvanized steel or Air Sea Containers’ special EcoPolyBlend HDPE blends, contain a deep sump built into the bottom of the pallet that collects the spill should one occur. Some models include drains that allow the sump’s contents to be easily emptied into another receptacle.
Of course, you’ll need a spill response plan in place to deal with the spilled material once it’s been contained. But containment is an absolutely critical first step, and spill containment pallets are the industry standard tools.
Evaluating what you need from a spill pallet is the first step toward choosing the right model for you. Consider these factors when making your decision:
By thinking about these questions ahead of time, you’ll empower your business to choose the right spill trays when the time comes to make a purchase.
Air Sea Containers offers all the equipment that today’s hazmat shipping businesses need to contain a potentially dangerous spill. We offer:
Spill containment is one area where your business can’t afford a slip-up. Spill containment pallets will make sure you’re covered when it counts the most, and Air Sea Containers has the best deals on the highest-quality spill containment pallets and accessories. Just contact us online to learn more about our spill containment options.
What does a spill containment pallet do, why might your business need them and which other spill containment equipment could be important for your business? We’ve got the scoop—plus a peek at the very best in spill containment gear from Air Sea Containers.
How a Spill Containment Pallet Works
Liquid goods stored in drums usually spend most of their time sitting on pallets. However, most pallets aren’t equipped to handle a leak should one occur. In fact, a leaking drum can potentially damage the pallet itself or the other drums on the pallet, making a bad situation worse.
Spill containment pallets solve these needs by providing a safe place for leaking or spilled liquids to collect. These pallets, made from either galvanized steel or Air Sea Containers’ special EcoPolyBlend HDPE blends, contain a deep sump built into the bottom of the pallet that collects the spill should one occur. Some models include drains that allow the sump’s contents to be easily emptied into another receptacle.
Of course, you’ll need a spill response plan in place to deal with the spilled material once it’s been contained. But containment is an absolutely critical first step, and spill containment pallets are the industry standard tools.
Choosing the Right Spill Containment Pallet
Evaluating what you need from a spill pallet is the first step toward choosing the right model for you. Consider these factors when making your decision:
- Will a standard polyethylene spill pallet be suitable for your needs? Polyethylene is great for holding many types of goods, but it’s not suitable for some specific and highly aggressive chemicals. Make sure that the material you select is compatible with the chemicals being stored in the drums.
- In the event that a drum leaks and fills up a spill containment pallet, how will you dispose of the contents? Will your spill pallet need a drain plug or not?
- Will your spill pallets need a loading ramp to help get heavy drums on and off the pallet?
- How many drums will you need the ability to store on the same pallet?
- Will you need additional equipment and accessories, such as loading ramps for spill pallets or spill collection centers?
By thinking about these questions ahead of time, you’ll empower your business to choose the right spill trays when the time comes to make a purchase.
Spill Containment Pallets from Air Sea Containers
Air Sea Containers offers all the equipment that today’s hazmat shipping businesses need to contain a potentially dangerous spill. We offer:
- Spill Containment Pallets: Our spill pallets are a best-in-class option for cost-effective spill containment. Between their ultra-durable construction and easy-to-use design, you’ll be surprised at just how simple they make it to contain almost any spill.
- Spill Containment Trays: We also offer EcoPolyBlend spill trays with smaller capacities. These are perfect for keeping work areas clean during filling and pouring.
- Spill Drum Collection Center: When you need an immediate solution for a leaking drum, our spill drum collection centers are here to help. These 66-gallon sumps make it easy to quickly contain a leak, and their compact, stackable design makes them easy to store in case of emergency.
- Salvage Drums: Salvage drums are another key tool for quick containment of a leaking drum and can help prevent leaking material from being lost. These oversized drums come in sizes up to 95 gallons for full containment of significant leaks.
- Emergency Response Guidebook: This UN-approved book is the best and easiest-to-use authority on how to contain a spill, including specific advice for many different common types of hazardous chemicals. It might be a different kind of essential, but the Emergency Response Guidebook is just as key when dealing with a potentially hazardous spill situation.
Spill containment is one area where your business can’t afford a slip-up. Spill containment pallets will make sure you’re covered when it counts the most, and Air Sea Containers has the best deals on the highest-quality spill containment pallets and accessories. Just contact us online to learn more about our spill containment options.
