Colorplas project delivers almost continuous filling into IBC’s

Rochdale, UK - Colorplas Ltd, based in Rochdale, has installed equipment from Filling Solutions Ltd of Nottingham, to provide almost continuous filling of base resin from road tankers into IBC’s - avoiding the cost of installing expensive fire-proof bulk storage tanks. The project was in October.

The key benefit for Colorplas was that the system enabled them to buy chemical at the bulk price without having to pay the premium price for buying in smaller packs.

Many companies purchase chemicals in 1 tonne intermediate bulk containers (IBC’s) to avoid the cost of installing large and expensive bulk storage tanks. These tanks often need fire-proofing, lagging, trace heating as well as large bund walls - depending upon the nature of the chemical.

Suppliers, therefore, charge a premium for the chemical. Now Colorplas enjoy bulk purchase prices without having had to install a large bulk storage tank. Colorplas manufactures pigment dispersions and gelcoat products for the construction, automotive and marine industries.

Starting prices for a system of this type are typically in the region of £15,000, industry figures indicate.