Flexitanks Is An Ideal Solution For Biodiesel Manufacturers-Fluid Flexitank Manufacturer

Flexitanks Is An Ideal Solution For Biodiesel Manufacturers

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Since 2005 the biodiesel industry has seen outstanding growth along with rise in feedstock prices and increase in global competition. But with competition comes need to look towards newer technologies to enhance supply chains and lessen costs.

Flexitanks is one such solution that is ideal and should be looked into by players in the biodiesel industry.

Although flexitanks are not a ‘new’ technology but in recent years they have gained great momentum as bulk liquid transport method.

These are as the name suggest flexible, collapsible soft bladders that fit inside the standard 20ft container on being filled.

The advantages flexitanks has in concern of biodiesel manufacturers are:

  • Flexitank is a cost efficient method. From the raw materials to the end products all can be transported with use of flexitanks in case of biodiesel. Potential cost efficiency is doubled.
  • On installation fexitanks products can be loaded utilising connecting hose and pump (90mins- 2hrs) and promptly sent for transport. Similarly cargo can be discharged at destination. Transhipment, cleaning and storage are unnecessary due to one-time use nature of flexitanks. Supply chain is hence shortened, overall cost decreased and shipment reaches quicker.
  • Shorter supply chains mean less risk
  • Flexitanks are 100% recyclable.
  • Flexitanks help to limit exposure to volatility of market and combat price fluctuation risks. Small quantity feedstock orders mean improved quality and less accumulation thus lowering risk of quality downgrade.
  • Smaller end product shipment through flexitanks also indicate reachability to more customers and hence larger and diverse customer base (spreading out of risks). This means better turnover rates and more manufacturer control on cashflow with less dependence on finances.
  • Flexibility of flexitanks is advantageous in sourcing feedstock from all around the world, with simultaneous ease in global transport of end product. They can be transported by sea, rail or road.
  • The ready availability of flexitanks are a huge plus point in comparison to ISO Tanks that are limited.
  • They are easy to set out and hence manufacturers may order feedstock according to need without involving need for storage and stocking.
  • In equal measure manufacturers can respond quickly to customer’s demand for end product.

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Choosing The Right Solution For Bulk Liquid Transport-Fluid Flexitanks Manufacturers

Choosing The Right Solution For Bulk Liquid Transport

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Bulk liquid transportation is a significant sector in merchandise/freight transportation industry. It is key to choose the correct method in accordance to the typology of product, origin of product and its destination while also stressing on the reliability and economic viability of method.

Flexitanks and ISO Tank containers are two popular methods of bulk liquid transport.

ISO tanks are made of stainless steel. They are built with a manhole on top with one valve and another valve on bottom. They are usually cylindrical in shape with possible lining to lessen wear and corrosion due to contents but don’t have disposable bladder of flexitanks. They have the ability to carry twenty to forty thousand litres approximately and have up to six compartments. With cleaning and maintenance they may have a long lifespan. ISO tanks require constant inspection and strict sanitation procedures.

Flexitanks or flexibags are collapsible, flexible and hermetic sealed bag which when full fits inside the container thus making the tank a flexitank.  Additional heat pads can be used to prevent thickening of liquids during transport with further provisions of refrigeration etc. They come in a variety of sizes. Due to their flexibility they are cost effective as they expand to fill any size container. Time is saved through use of flexibags as loading and unloading of liquids conducted much easily, while minimising loss of product. The bladders are of one time use and do not have much hassle regarding sanitation and maintenance as compared to ISO tanks.

In general ISO Tanks are the preferred industry method currently but flexitanks are gaining momentum in the industry due to the various advantages it has over ISO Tanks.

  • Distribution and supply of ISO tanks have various conditions which are strenuous for customer and they have significantly higher loading and discharging costs.
  • Flexitanks are smaller and provide more flexibility to customer with safe and easy loading and unloading
  • For similar maximum capacity the shipping freight for flexitank is much lower
  • ISO Tanks are more limited in number and are generally less available than flexitanks.
  • ISO tanks have cleaning, rental and return charges while flexitanks have none.

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