Drum Spill Pallets
Spill pallets are designed to keep storage areas safe from contamination, so it’s important to ensure that your business works with the most reliable products. ITP Packaging offers a comprehensive range of polyethylene spill pallets that are manufactured to the highest possible standards, and our team is ready to help you find the best products for your industrial needs.
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Polyethylene Spill Pallets
- All sumps hold 110% of the largest container stored or 25% of the total volume stored (whichever is greater), removable grids for easy access when the sump needs cleaning, all models covered by 3 year guarantee.
- Rotationally moulded polyethylene construction means:
- Robust, hard wearing and incredibly long lasting.
- Compatible with most liquids
Drum Spill Pallet FAQs
What is a spill containment pallet?
A spill containment pallet, or spill pallet, is a large tray or container that provides a ‘sump’ space to collect any spillage or overflow from barrels, drums or other industrial containers. The barrel or drum sits inside the spill pallet, allowing any spillages to be contained.
There are a number of different sizes, styles and designs that are often tailored to suit particular industrial storage containers, but the majority of spill pallets are manufactured from polyethylene. The choice of polyethylene as a material ensures that spill pallets are robust, hardwearing and incredibly long lasting. It also ensures that spill pallets are compatible with most liquids.
Spill pallets are built to hold 110% of the largest container stored, or 25% of the total volume stored (whichever is greater). They are also fitted with removable grids that allow the sump space to be cleaned and, if purchased through ITP Packaging, come with a 3-year guarantee.
What are they commonly used for?
Spill pallets are primarily designed to catch any overflow, spills or discharge that might occur when a barrel or drum is in storage or transport. They are designed to provide a safe area that stops liquids spilling out into the surroundings or contaminating other products. This provides employees with an extra layer of protection against harmful liquids or spills, and keeps work areas safe. In areas of environmental concern, spill pallets may also be a legal requirement.
Spill pallets have a wide range of applications, including:
- Catching spills
- Stopping contamination
- Avoiding pollution
- Protecting employees
They can be used with a wide variety of different liquids or semi-solids, including:
- Fuel
- Chemicals
- Oil
- Sand
- Hazardous waste
- Flammable liquids
What are the advantages of using spill pallets?
There are a number of advantages to be gained from using spill pallets in industrial settings, including:
- Keep storage areas clean
- Avoid accidents in the workplace
- Avoid contamination of products
- Avoid potentially harmful chemical reactions
- Protect the environment
In addition, choosing industrial spill pallets also carries a number of benefits, including:
- Spill pallets are robust and hardwearing
- They can be reused time and time again
- They have a long lifespan
- They are compatible with a wide variety of liquids
- They can be recycled and repurposed at the end of their lifespan
How to choose the right spill pallet?
It’s important that you choose the right spill pallet that meets your needs, and ITP Packaging’s expert team is always on hand to help you make the correct decision.
Many of the spill pallets we stock are specifically designed for different types or sizes of industrial container. For example, if you have IBCs in storage, you will need to select a spill pallet specifically designed to hold large IBCs. If you are storing fuel in smaller jerry cans, then you may only need a much smaller open-top drip tray.
The main things you need to consider are:
- The number of containers you need to store
- The type of container being stored
- The quantity of liquids being stored
- The type of liquids being stored
- How hazardous the liquids are
While the simplest spill pallets are open topped, there are many more types available including hard-covered spill pallets for heavy duty or hazardous liquids, as well as UN approved overpacks that provide extra layers of protection.
Do I need a spill pallet for storing oil drums?
Usually, yes. In England, businesses storing oil in containers of 201 litres or more, which includes standard 205 and 210 litre drums, must provide secondary containment under the oil storage regulations. Drums can stand on a bund or spill pallet, or on a drip tray that holds at least 25% of the total drum capacity. Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have similar rules. Our guide What size bund do I need for an IBC? explains the UK rules in more detail. For chemicals, a spill pallet is strongly recommended and is often required by permits and insurers.
Are plastic or galvanised steel drum spill pallets better?
It depends on what you’re storing. Polyethylene spill pallets don’t corrode, suit a wide range of chemicals, including many acids and alkalis, and are lighter to move. Galvanised steel spill pallets are very strong and hard-wearing, and are a good choice for oils and fuels, but aren’t suitable for corrosive chemicals such as acids. If you’re unsure, check the safety data sheet or ask our team.
Where can I buy drum spill pallets for 2 or 4 drums in the UK?
ITP Packaging supplies drum spill pallets for 2, 3, 4 and 8 drums in polyethylene, recycled plastic and galvanised steel, including low profile, four-way fork access, covered and hard covered models, delivered across the UK.
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