Introduction of ISO Tank Containers
- 2. What is ISO Tanks ? An ISO Tank is a tank container which is built to the ISO standard (International Organization for Standardization). ISO tanks are designed to carry liquids in bulk, both hazardous and non-hazardous. The tank is made of stainless steel and is surrounded by various types of protective layers.
- 3. Overview of ISO Tank Containers :- An ISO tank container is a large stainless steel pressure vessel held within a 20-foot ISO frame that is used for the transportation and storage of bulk liquids. An ISO tank container is able to carry up to 66% more product than a standard 20-foot container loaded with 70-80 drums of the same product, lowering the unit shipping costs while assuring a safe containment of the cargo. Due to its ease of handling, effectiveness and efficiency, ISO thank containers are the preferred choice for bulk liquid transportation.
- 4. Benefits of ISO Tank Containers :-
- 5. 1. Reliability :- ISO UN Portable tank containers are developed to a very high standard and are thoroughly tried under the ISO models. They are manufactured from stainless steel which has a high erosion resistance and it can withstand extreme forces as compared with drums or flexi-packs. Every one of the valves are assessed and affirmed by the proper powers and three terminations are compulsory on all ISO tank holders. This implies that the disappointments must happen at each of the three terminations before the tank would spill.
- 6. 2. Space Economy :- ISO tanks can be stacked with each other generally as normal dry box containers, offering sparing space distribution on vessels and as temporary storage.
- 7. 3. Efficiency :- • ISO tanks permit redundant, large capacity haulage without the requirement for assistant pressing materials. • A 20-ft ISO tank holder can transport up to 60-70% more cargo when compared against loading a regular 20-ft dry box container with drums. • The pre-introduced steam coil permits effective stacking/ release of temperature sensitive liquids.
- 8. 4. Greater Flexibility :- • ISO tank containers empower between modular logistics between different methods of transportation including sea vessels, trucks, and rails. • It offers greater flexibility in planning as well as reducing costs and carbon footprints.
- 9. 5. Environmentally Friendly :- • Reported leaks from ISO tank containers are extremely rare and the risk of spillage upon transportation/discharge is vastly reduced when compared against drums or flexi-bags. • The ISO tank container is capable of carrying greater volume per container (up to 26,000 litres per tank) and can be transported on railroads; thereby greatly reducing carbon footprints. • It also has a long lifespan (approximately 35 years) while drums and flexi-bags has a much shorter lifespan and are rarely recycled.