Stolt Tank Containers

Flexitank Presentation

STC Flexitank Specifications

• Stolt Own Design

• Sizes From 14000 L to 24000 L

• Two layer Polyethylene Liners 300 µ (12 mil) Each Liner – Food Grade

• Woven Polypropylene Outer 250 gsm

• 3” Male Camlock Ball Valve with Integrated Flange, with Locking Handle and Safety plug

• Top or Bottom Outlet

• Air Vent Valve - Optional

• Pressure Relief Valve - Optional

• EVOH Film for Oxygen/Moisture Protection - Optional

Flexitank Design

MATERIAL USED IN CONSTRUCTION

Inner liner consists of 2 sleeves of Tubular co-extruded food grade polyethylene. Outer

woven Polypropylene protective sleeve

APPROVALS and CERTIFICATIONS

Suitable for Food Grade Products – European Food Regulations 2002/72/EC and US food

regulations FDA 21 CFR 177

Kosher Certified

ISO 9001-2008

TEMPERATURE LIMITS

Product temperature Min -20º C Max +65º C

PRODUCT ACCEPTANCE

Stolt Flexitanks carry most non-regulated liquids

(Products not classified as hazardous by the UN)

Product MSDS needs to be compatible with Polyethylene and other flexitank materials.

Stolt Flexitank – PE Liner

Description Typical Characteristics

Two-layer co-extrusion polyethylene liner 300 micron for each ply

- Nominal Thickness, Micron

- Tensile Strength @ Break (MPA)

• Machine Direction

• Transversal Direction

- Elongation @ Break (%)

• Machine Direction

• Transversal Direction

- Tear Resistance

• Machine Direction

• Transversal Direction

- Puncture Resistance

- Low Temperature Rating

- High Temperature Rating

- Oxygen Transmission Rate (With EVOH barrier)

300 micron (12 Mil)

MD (ASTM D638IV) > 36MPA

TD (ASTM D638IV) > 35MPA

MD (ASTM D638IV) > 675%

TD (ASTM D638IV) > 675%

MD (ASTM 1004) >90N

TD (ASTM 1004) >90N

(ASTM D4833) > 100N

-20 deg C

+65 deg C

1.54 cc/m2/day

Mechanical Properties Include:

Description Typical Characteristics

Woven Width Approx. 4 Meter

Unit Weight (Area Quantity) 250 gsm

Tensile strength @ Break (N)

o Machine Direction, MD 2800 N/5cm

o Transversal Direction, TD 3000N/5cm

Tension, Elongation @Break (%)

o Machine Direction, MD ≤≤≤≤20%

o Transversal Direction, TD ≤≤≤≤20%

Low Temperature Rating -20 deg c

High Temperature Rating +65 deg c

Polypropylene Outer Sleeve. Mechanical Properties Include:

Stolt Flexitank – Woven PP Outer

3” Ball Valve Integrated FlangeSpecifications

• 3” Polypropylene Valve – 3” Male Cam Lock Outlet– Stainless Steel Locking Pin Mounted on Handle – Screw Cap with Safety Locking Nipple

(Eliminates Accidental Valve Opening)– PTFE Seals

• Integrated Compression Flange– Two Piece Valve body and Flange– Anti Suction device incorporated

• Food Grade Applications– All Materials and Parts are Food Grade Certified

(available upon request)– All Valves are pressure tested at Factory up to 1.5 bar.

Bulkhead System• Steel Frame Only

• 3 Pieces 1.5m total High

• Bottom Valve support

• Easy to Install

• Strong and resistant

• Recyclable & re-usable

• No Bulging

• Does not touch container doors

• COA Compliant

• AAR Compliant

Container Selection

• Criteria as per COA Requirements http://www.containerownersassociation.org/

• Container Inspected at 3 Points - Container depot- Trucker- Installation location

• Trained Personnel

• Documented process

Container Preparation

• Durable lining material

• Quick and Easy to Install

• No cardboard paper required

• No glue or tape required

• Certified Trained Personnel

• Re-usable & Recyclable

Flexitank Installation

• Quick and easy to install

• Dedicated certified trained personnel

• Stolt-Nielsen Global network

• Fully documented procedures

Flexitank Loading and Discharge

• Easy Connection

• No Container Entry

• No movement of Valve during Hose connection

• Vent Line (optional)

• No pressure on doors

• Minimal Residues

• Assistance available

Flexitank Availability

• Easy to position and store

• Optimized shipping volumes

• Safely packed until used

• No previous product restriction

• Serviceable wherever box containers are available

Environmental Impact

Stolt is committed to keeping our flexitanks out of landfills

After discharge, the flexitank is drained. Residual product, if any, will be drummed .Flexitank can be easily dissected

- Inner LLDPE is offered for recycling

- Outer PP is offered for re-use or incineration

- Valve is sent for disposal

- Container liner is retrieved and re-used

- Bulkhead frame is retrieved and re-used

Disposal and waste handling is always done in accor dance with local, national and international regulations and with the utmost respe ct for the environment.

Flexitank Assistance

• Pre-load plant audits

• Joint SHEQ assessments

• Flexitank Load & Discharge training

• Global Emergency Response network

• Cradle to Cradle care and attention

• ISO certified

• CDI-mpc certified

• Committed to COA Code of practice

• Marine insurance