Monday, November 24, 2014

Throw N Go Berm Portable Convenience

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By Christa Jarvis


Containing any spills is a prime concern for a great many workplaces, especially those who handle materials that may be deemed as hazardous. A number of specialized product have been designed for the purpose of creating barriers that prevent such substances from becoming contaminants or spreading beyond their boundaries. A Throw N Go berm is perfectly suited for this function.

The reasons why such products are necessary are many. Most commonly, they are a preventative measure against toxic or harmful substances leaking from containers and having destructive interactions with other materials. They can be the perfect means for keeping fluids like acid, oil, gasoline and such from seeping in and contaminating the soil.

Both the employees and workplace equipment are as protected as the environment when these products are in use. This type of barrier is rated as one of the quickest and most convenient to deploy. Some of the factors that make them popular are their durability, portability, extreme resistance to caustic substances, lack of assembly required and near instant set up.

A heavy duty 30 ounce fabric is used to make these products because it has the ability to effortlessly handle water as well as considerably tougher substances like hydrocarbons and chemicals. All required US specifications are met when constructing each piece. The tough material resists the effects of sharp and abrasive materials that are commonly found on ground surfaces.

To set the product up in the intended space, it is just a simple matter of unfolding the bundle and spreading it out completely, which takes little more than a minute. Once done, vehicles can simply drive over the sides, which lay flat until needed, or containers may be situated inside the enclosed area. Deployment is easy since there are no hinges or rigid parts to check or hassle with.

Accessories are pieces that can be used in conjunction with the basic barrier to increase effectiveness. Specialized tarps are recommended for use when the berms are to be placed on gravel or dirt, to add more protection against ground contamination. To reduce the chance that the berms will be worn down by vehicles being excessively being driven over them, track mats can be utilized.

The walls of the barriers will remain flattened unless they come in contact with a fluid substance. When that material is present, the sides create a catch basin by inflating to rise high enough to keep everything inside the designated area. A 3/4 inch drain is used to empty out the product in order that they may be dried, cleaned, flattened, folded and prepared for their next deployment.

Factors like versatility and adaptability add to the attractiveness of this style of containment system. They have a range of squared and rectangular sizes available with the smallest able to hold up to 206 gallons of fluid and the largest holding as much as 5805. The combination of easy portability and quick deployment are two more qualities that make this the style of choice for places that run a risk of hazardous leaks and spills.




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