IBC Spill Pallets
Our IBC Spill Pallets (sump pallets) provide reliable secondary containment for storing intermediate bulk containers containing oils, chemicals and other liquids. Manufactured from hard-wearing, rotationally moulded polyethylene, they are durable, long-lasting and compatible with most liquids. Options include a removable grid for straightforward access and cleaning, while the sump is designed to hold 110% of the largest container stored or 25% of the total volume stored, whichever is greater. Our IBC spill pallets are also covered by a three-year guarantee for added peace of mind.
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Polyethylene 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.
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
Not sure what size you need? Our guide What size bund do I need for an IBC? explains the 110% and 25% rules with worked examples for one or more IBCs.
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.
What size bund do I need for an IBC?
A bund for a single IBC must hold at least 110% of the IBC’s capacity, so a standard 1,000 litre IBC needs a bund of at least 1,100 litres. Where several containers share one bund, it must hold whichever is greater: 110% of the largest container or 25% of the total stored. Our guide What size bund do I need for an IBC? includes worked examples and the UK oil storage rules.
Are plastic or galvanised steel spill pallets better?
It depends on what you’re storing. Polyethylene IBC 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 IBC spill pallets in the UK?
ITP Packaging supplies IBC spill pallets and bunds for one or two IBCs, including 1,100, 1,125 and 1,260 litre sumps, covered models for outdoor storage, models with an integral dispensing area or four-way fork access, and recycled plastic versions, delivered across the UK.
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