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10 December 2013

Helpful Tips When Purchasing Spill Berms

By Jeannie Chapman


Different solutions such as oil, which are used in industries and even homes, are prone to spillage. Such spillage would not only lead to bad smells and other messes but might also have negative effects on the environment. Whenever one is dealing with chemicals in liquid form, it would be a great idea to have spill berms, which can help avert spillage.

The decision to purchase the containment materials should be made after careful considerations. Otherwise, they might not serve the intended purpose. Various things have to be considered including the size of the containment material. The dimensions are usually determined by the amount of solution being collected and the area where they will be used.

You might also need to consider whether to get a portable berm or not. Sometimes, you might need to contain spills in different areas therefore, portable units would make your work easier. Portability might mean higher cost so someone who only wants to use the containers in one location should not pay extra. Portability might also reduce the size of the container, which could also be a disadvantage.

You must check whether the containment materials will require assembly or not. If the ones you want to purchase require assembly, check how complex that process is likely to be. The ones that require no assembly are very easy to use and especially if the sides rise automatically forming the catch basin. Despite this, the flexibility offered with the user-assembled ones can be a great advantage especially when one is looking for custom sizes.

The material used to make the berms must also be evaluated carefully to ensure that it can hold the solution without other problems arising. Remember, some chemicals are reactive and might therefore eat away the containment material resulting in spillage, which you were trying to avoid in the first place. Some of the solutions might also ruin the berm completely meaning that you have to purchase a new one after every use.

The weight of the container should be considered especially since it is closely associated with the materials used. For the best results, it will be a good idea to stick to materials with lighter weight such as polyurethane and polyurethane elastomer. The options have the required toughness but are not that heavy.

The kind of use the container will be put to should be carefully examined so that one can make a perfect choice. The containers may be used to trap materials temporarily especially during transfers or permanently for storage. Depending on which use they are meant for, the specifications like size, material and design might vary.

With the right berm material and size, one will be a step closer to containing any spillage from chemical solutions. Its portability and whether it needs assembly or not will help ensure it is where it is required on time. This factor can help determine whether you avert a disaster or not. Even after containing the solution, there is still risk of further spillage if the material is not tough enough. All these factors must therefore be addressed in order to buy the best spill berms.




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