Flexitank Flexibag bulk liquid transport packaging

FLEXITANK: WHAT IS IT?

The flexitank, also called flexibag or flexitanque is a flexible tank bag or large containerthat transforms a conventional 20’DV in a safe and efficient marine transportation system of bulk liquids.

CAPACITY OF FLEXITANK

Allows carry between 10,000 and 24,000 liters, although the most common models are16,000, 18,000, 20,000, 22,000 and 24,000 liters. Usually we choose the higher capacity model, but always mind the the density. Here you can see the most common sizes of flexitank by type of product:

Sizes of flexitank

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FLEXITANKS UPPER OR LOWER LOAD

There are two systems of loading / unloading in the flexitanks market:

 Upload / download above: flexitank is equipped with a valve on top of it, which means that both loading and downloading an operator must climb above the bulkhead, to connect and disconnect the hose. While the charge and discharge is simpler, it is a system less secure, less easy and costly in time.

Upload / download below: in this case the valve is located on the bottom front of theflexitank and passes through the bulkhead or bulkhead, which is simple and safe to connect the hose to load or unload.

WHAT LIQUIDS CAN BE TRANSPORTED IN A FLEXITANK?

In general, it can carry any non-dangerous liquids. Below there is a non exhaustive list of all that can be transported in a flexitank:

White oils

Palm oil

Ricinoleic acid

Transformer oils

Edible oils

Lactic acid

Vegetable oils

Additives

Drinking water

Waxes

Aluminum chlorohydroxide

Fruit concentrates

Detergents

Sweeteners

Emulsions

Malt extract

Glycerols

Natural latex

Synthetic latex

Lubricants

Musts

Paraffins

Polyols

Non-hazardous chemicals

Sorbitol

Printing Ink

Wine

and much more …

To find out if your product can be transported in flexitank, ask us.