Philton Polythene Converters Flexi Tank brochure - Flexibulk Logistics

Our Our Expertise Expertise
‘With over 40 years of experience’
Flexitanks are an ideal cost effective way to ship most non-hazardous / non-toxic
bulk liquid products, including foodstuffs, industrial oils and chemicals, natural
and synthetic liquids.
Simple and convenient, Flexitanks offer a complete advantage over traditional shipping
methods including Drums, IBC’s and in some cases parcel tankers.
One trip disposable Flexitanks offer a Food Grade virgin quality, contamination free, strong
and reliable system made entirely from recyclable materials.
With over 40 years of experience in bulk transportation solutions, and an ever growing
network of worldwide partners, who also offer operational and technical support, you can
trust your product in a Philton Flexitank.
Philton have two manufacturing facilities, based in Essex UK and Shanghai PRC. Both plants
benefi t from innovative and leading edge manufacturing technology as well as fi rst class
testing facilities.
Both plants were amongst the fi rst to develop and register their quality standards under the
ISO Q.A. certifi cation scheme with the UK plant becoming accredited to ISO9001 in 1989.
Philton is an inaugural member of the Container Owner’s Association (COA) Flexitank
working group since its inception in June 2007 which was set up to promote best practise
within the Flexitank industry.
Philton’s fl exitanks have also undergone testing at both the TÜV Gorlitz crash centre in
Germany (result held by the COA for access by shipping line members) test report no.
CFRT0004 and China Railways test without any leakage. This record is confi rmed as many
of the world’s leading Food and Chemical companies have approved and request Philton
fl exitanks to ship their products.
Our Our Partners Partners
and and their their logistics logistics support support
Philton has a good strategically located global network of professional partners which
continues to grow. This has enabled our team to offer a
comprehensive service from supply only to a full
door to door delivery service. Our carefully
selected partners have been chosen
because they hold the same values of
professionalism and dedication to offering
a best in class quality service. All partners
have undergone extensive Philton training
and are well equipped to handle your
needs. Stocks are held locally to support
your business when you need it.
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Flexitank Flexitank Systems Systems Offered Offered
Philton is unique! We are the only fl exitank manufacturer in the world that manufacturers
both multi layered and Single ply fl exitanks. We therefore are able to offer the best design
fl exitank to transport your products. The Flexitanks are made using various high tensile
seamless tubular FDA/European/BGA approved food grade fi lms and barrier materials, in
sizes ranging from 10,000 to 24,000 litre.
Flexitanks can be made with a varied selection of valve sizes and positions, air vents, autovents,
and numerous barriers to totally protect your products from moisture, oxygen, or
other contaminants.
We also produce an array of ancillary equipment including Philton’s unique “wall safety
lining bag”, heater pads and insulation products, as well as fl exitanks for static storage, or
tautliner shipments.
Manufacture Manufacture & & Testing Testing
All raw materials used in the manufacturing process are “Best in Class” and only purchased
from approved suppliers. Even so, all materials are batch tested before use in our Philton
Laboratory to give complete confi dence to our customers. All raw materials are fully
traceable back to source. Furthermore, Philton 100% tests various critical parts of the
Flexitank during manufacture to ensure the highest standards within the industry are
achieved.
Philton conducts testing on any new components’ prior to use with our range of custom
designed proprietary computer controlled simulation and testing rigs.
Cost Cost Effectiveness
Effectiveness
The Philton Flexitank offers the most cost effective means of shipping your product by:
Reducing costs
Stocks of Philton Flexitanks located in various regions of the world
Reduced handling costs and time during installation and loading
Maximising the container / trailers load
Quicker unloading
Insurance Insurance
With a full manufacturing warranty against product defects, and covered by a UK AAA
rated insurer, AXA Insurance (Lloyds of London) you can be assured you are dealing with a
reputable provider.
Environmentally Environmentally Aware Aware
Philton Flexitanks can be recycled and it is our recommendation that these single trip
Flexitanks are disposed of in an environmentally and socially acceptable manner, by either
re-utilizing the materials, (as long as last product shipped will not cause any adverse health
effects), or by recycling by an approved recycling contractor to make downstream products.
The materials can also be incinerated thereby giving a valuable form of energy.
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Other Barriers
Internal & External
Aluminium Foil Barriers
Single Ply
Multi Ply variations
Whether you require
top fi ll/discharge or
bottom fi ll/discharge,
let Philton protect your
products.
Wall Safety Lining Bag
Various Valves / Hoses / Airvents
Insulation Products
Heater Pads
ISO 9001:2008. QA Assured at both plants
Only Flexitank to have withstood the
COA TÜV SUD Rail Impact Test at 14 Km/H
without leaking
Full Insurance coverage
Unique tailored designs
State of the art manufacturing
techniques
Agents strategically located
Philton Polythene Convertors
Innovation in Isoliners
Tel: +44(0) 1268 696331
Email: sales@philton.co.uk
www.philton.co.uk