ISO Tank Containers (or ISOtainers) are for transporting bulk liquids. ISO is an acronym for &#;International Organization for Standardization&#; the was formed in to create industrial and commercial standards. ISO tanks are designed and certified to transport a range of both hazardous and non-hazardous cargo and because they function as a shipping container that can be transported internationally, they are certified to international safety and performance standards.

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ISO tanks reduce shipping and handling costs because they allow smaller than shiploads or truckloads of liquids to be packaged and easily carried by truck to the railway, from the train to ship deck and in some cases, ISO tanks will be sent by air. The concept of having all the containers the same size, with mechanically stable frames around them, common connections, and methods for locking them securely in place &#; means cranes and other material handling devices are built to quickly connect to the tank and securely move it from vehicle to vehicle, for the safety of the workers.

Likewise, ISO tanks can be stacked. There are railcars now that allow two ISO tanks to ride on the well of the railcar with another two tanks stacked on top of them. This ease of movement especially for thousands of gallons of liquid is a huge time saver when safety cages are installed. The older standard-sized methods would have been skid-mounted IBC (intermediate bulk container) tanks at around 300 gallons each or 55-gallon drums versus around 4,000 gallons for an ISO tank.

Reliability: ISO Tank Containers are internationally approved and certified to ISO standards, ensuring that they meet global safety standards. They are inspected before and after each use and are tested by international safety verification companies every 2.5 years.

Efficient: ISO Tank Containers have a carrying capacity of over 24,000 liters, which is a significant improvement over traditional bulk liquid transport of drums in standard containers which has a carrying capacity of only 15,000 liters.

Cost-Effective: Due to their intermodal design, ISO Tank Containers can be easily transferred across rail, road, and shipping, and as such the cost of both shipping and handling is significantly reduced.

Sustainable: ISO Tank Containers are built to last and have an estimated useful life of 15-20 years. This means that they can be reused numerous times and reduces costly environmental packaging waste such as drums and plastic containers which are not re-usable.

Standard Container vs. Tank Container

 

What's the difference?

 

Even though the sizes and construction designs of both dry freight containers and ISO tank containers are approved and regulated by the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO), they are not the same. In both instances, size and capacity can vary depending on the manufacturer, the age of the container, whether it has been customised, and so on.

 

Shipping containers, or general purpose containers, are usually 20 foot or 40 foot, and are manufactured from either aluminium or steel. As the name suggests, they are suitable for most types of cargo. The 20ft container is particularly popular, followed by the 40ft container. Both are available as reefers for the transport of refrigerated cargo.

 

Tank containers, on the other hand, are used for safely transporting and storing bulk liquids and gases, including hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals, automotive fuels, et cetera. Most tank containers are 20ft because the tank capacity &#; when filled with the typical density range of liquids &#; remains within the optimum maximum gross mass for general use (ITCO).

 

At Interlease Africa, we specialise in ISO tank containers.

 

Why should you use a tank container?

 

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There are several benefits to using ISO tanks:

 

&#; There is minimal risk of product contamination and product loss due to a reduced amount of handling.

 

&#; Maintenance costs are low.

 

&#; Specific temperature can be maintained for temperature-sensitive cargo.

 

&#; ISO tanks are internationally approved and regulated, making them safe.

 

&#; Tanks can be cleaned easily, are reusable and provide secure storage.

 

&#; Tank containers are more cost-effective, reliable, environmentally friendly and have a greater capacity, making them a preferable option to drums, which are prone to handling damage and cross-contamination, are difficult to clean and there is a risk of spillage.

 

&#; They have a lifespan of between 20 and 30 years, especially if they are of the highest quality such as our tank containers.

 

Interlease Africa specialises in leasing agreements for ISO tanks, short- or long-term hire. View our range of tank containers or contact us for a free quote!

 

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