It is critical to prepare the container properly and thoroughly to avoid container flaws puncturing or damaging the flexitank. If the walls or floor of the container are in bad condition, DO NOT USE.
- Open container and sweep out all dust and dirt.
- Use duct tape to cover the corner welds of the container. There are typically 2 welds on each side of the container and 2 more on the front
wall. Put duct tape from the floor of the container to approximately ¾ the height of the container wall. This is to prevent the rough welds from chafing the flexitank. - Using your hand, feel the walls of the container for rough spots. Cover any rough spots with duct tape. Use corrugation to cover any rough wall areas.
- Inspect the container floor for nails, screws, or anything else that might puncture the flexitank. Remove any sharp objects on the floor. Use duct tape or corrugation to cover any rough spots on the floor of the container.NOTE: The flexitank box may be used to cover large portions of the floor if required. Use of corrugation does not replace correct container preparation.
- If the container does not pass all categories of the checklist, reject the container and use another one.
For a pdf copy of this post, click the following link which will take you to the LinkedIn Profile of EPT Flexitank Sales Manager, Jennifer Phillips. Scroll down to the bottom and click How To Prepare A Flexitank Container. You may need to log into your existing LinkedIn account.
This is the second in a series of Flexitank Training Posts.
Click the following link to go to the previous post: How To Select A Flexitank Container.
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