When someone tells you about ISO tanks, you will probably be confused about what it is. The tanks that only sound familiar are either fish tanks or septic tanks. This article will answer that question for you.
What is an ISO tank?
An ISO tank is a tank container designed to carry liquids in bulk, both hazardous and non-hazardous. It is built to meet the ISO standard (International Organisation for Standardisation), explaining its name. It is made from stainless steel and is surrounded by multiple protective layers. However, the layers or skins can be different depending on the type of bulk cargo to be carried.
There is a frame that carries the ISO tank and it measures approximately 6 metres long, 2.4 metres wide and between 2.4-2.5 metres high. The tanks, however, may vary in size and type. They usually carry between 21,000 to 40,000 litres of liquid.
Advantages of ISO tank
You might be wondering, who needs ISO tank and for what purpose? Suppliers usually buy ISO tanks for a few reasons. First, it is a highly reliable, cost-effective, and a safe way of transporting bulk liquids from place to place. There are many possible substances to be carried and they are all designed to meet the specific criteria of liquid. For example, petrol stations use ISO tank for storage and transportation of petrol and diesel to each station. Some also use it to brew craft beer in special tanks made for this purpose and store them. Furthermore, it can also act as a liquid waste tank. There are also other normal tanks besides the ISO tank, but it is always best to use tanks of ISO standard. One can buy or rent an ISO tank from any ISO tank manufacturers in Malaysia.
First, it is safer to use on long hauls as trucks carrying the tank will have to travel through bad weather, causing unsafe driving conditions. Vehicles will often park at an unsecured rest stop and have the potential of mechanical breakdowns caused by the tank. But using the ISO tank can prevent those issues. Besides that, it is cheaper and will help save 20-30% in transportation costs.
Companies that sell ISO tanks in Malaysia
There is a list of companies that provide shipping using the tank or sell it. Some come with a vacuum pump package. This is once again often used by petrol companies to pump and transport their oil to destinations. A few examples are Johann Logistics, Synergy Worldwide and All Tank Solution. Prices, however, are not shown on the webpage. Thus, you will need to personally enquire for prices. This can be due to its customizability depending on the size, liquid carried, and material needs to use.
More on vacuum tanks
Each of these companies has vacuum tanker for sale and maintenance service for it. A vacuum tank is a tank truck that has pumps to suck liquids and others, often from underground, into the tank of the truck. Vacuum trucks will transport the collected material to a treatment or disposal site like sewage treatment plants. Vacuum trucks are often equipped with a high-pressure pump if they require high sucking power. The pumps mostly use a sliding vane pump or liquid ring pump to create negative air pressure and suction hose are typically 2 to 4 inches in diameters. The length of it can go beyond 50 metres.
