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Why are pallets called a 'Secondary Containment Item'?
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A pallet is called a 'secondary containment item' because it is designed to catch leaks and spills and minimise the consequences of a failure in the primary containment system by preventing the uncontrolled spread of the hazardous substance. A Spill Pallet is a bunded secondary containment item that is designed to hold chemicals in drums, IBCs or containers. Examples of secondary containment items: IBC Bunds Drum Bunds Portable Bunds Covered Bunds Drip Trays Bunds Oils and chemicals need to be captured immediately so that they never reach the environment. Bunds will contain leaks and spills before an incident escalates out of control. No matter whether the pallets are made of steel or plastic, they are built...
What are the benefits of using Polyethylene products?
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Polyethylene has high chemical compatibility making them incredibly resistant and durable against many aggressive chemicals & oils. The material is easy to maintain and access is made easier due to removable grids across relevant products. Other benefits include: Easy to clean Water resistant and durable, so it is long-lasting when exposed to the elements compared to other polymers. Can be recycled into other products (click here to find out more about our return and recycle scheme) UV stabilised Light-weight, durable, hardwearing and robust Pallets can be transported by forklifts Can be nested and stacked, saving space and transportation costs Contact...
Hard Covered Spill Pallet
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Should your customers need to store drums or IBCs outdoors, then it is imperative they protect them from the elements. What can you do to help your customers? At Romold, we offer a comprehensive range of Hard Covered Spill Pallets including the BB2HCS. This high-quality unit will help manage your customer’s hazardous substances responsibly to avoid damage to the environment. The BB2HCS is designed to hold 2 x IBCs or 8 x 205ltr drums. The base unit is manufactured from medium density polyethylene and it has a 0.6mm galvanised steel (powder-coated paint finish) cover with access via 2 steel sliding...
#BreakTheBias every day, not just on International Women’s Day
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Today is International Women’s Day and although here at Romold, we believe that the mission to achieve gender equality goes beyond one day of the year, we want to spend today celebrating, appreciating and recognising the women of the world for their achievement's and efforts daily. Historically, the manufacturing industry has primarily been male dominated, but over the years we have been dedicated to supporting, promoting and inspiring women to pursue careers in manufacturing and are now seeing an increase in women not only in the office, but also in the warehouse and on the manufacturing floors. We are proud...
The benefits to using a drip tray to catch unexpected spills and leaks
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No matter how well prepared your customer's industrial site is, at some point, an oil or liquid leak or spill will occur. A drip tray is a perfect solution to help prevent accidents and potentially harmful substances from escaping into the environment. How can a drip tray help prevent spills? Romold’s drip trays are low profile and light in weight, making them easy to use and a fast way of mitigating the risks. What can a drip try be used for? These versatile trays can be used for storage and containment applications in hundreds of situations to catch leaks and drips....
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