Liquid Bulk Storage & Pumping Systems

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Snyder Captor Self Contained Tank

Truck & Trailer Specialties can provided bulk storage and pumping systems for various liquid chloride solutions.  Snyder offers premium tanks meeting ASTM specificaion, including single wall rated at 1.9 specific gravity and double wall self containment units rated 1.9 on inner wall and 1.5 on outer wall.  Contact Truck & Trailer Specialties for informaion, specifications, and/or estimates.  (616)-698-8215

Dump Body Prop Safey

http://dump-lok.com/.

Per Paul McGeorge at the Boyne Falls Truck & Trailer Specialities store, Ogema County Road Commission received a “recommendation from MIOSHA” to use dump props, like shown on webpage, after Wexford County crushed the props supplied by truck body company while trying to support a dump truck with fully loaded slip-in hopper.  The body props that are installed on trucks during set-up are  rated for an empty dump body only.   Truck and Trailer Specialties now have the distributorship for the dump-lock product in the state of Michigan.  These body props are priced reasonably, especially when you consider what they will prevent.  I have never personally witnessed anyone crushed under a dump body and don't particularly care too.  Have had the "byjesus" scared out of me while adjusting dump body stop cables and did see a mechanic get his finger severed by a falling roll over protection cab on a dozer.  Tragic accidents can and do occur.  Call Paul or Lucky at the Boyne Falls store for pricing:  (888)-603-5506.

Liquid Storage Tanks for Chlorides

One of the most misunderstood elements of tank design is the measurement of specific gravity, which relates to the amount of weight a particular tank is designed to safely store.  The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) committee formulated design standards for polyethylene storage tanks for industrial applications.  When followed, these established standards help assure consistency and safety in polyethylene tank designs and manufacturing.  ASTM D 1998 specifies a minimum required wall thickness in the most stressed areas of the tank wall.  Unfortunately, there are an immeasurable number of poly tanks used in industrial chemical applications that knowingly and unknowingly DO NOT meet ASTM standards. This increases the risk and liability to all parties involved.    This happens on occasion when a tank designed for agricultural use is quoted and sold to a company for an industrial chemical application and the tank, not being suitable for the application prematurely fails.  An agricultural tank is NOT designed with the same criteria as an Industrial (ASTM) tank.

At Truck & Trailer Specialties, we are committed to quality workmanship and dependable products.  We are a Snyder tank dealer and offer liquid anti/de-icing chemical storage and pumping stations.  We sell Snyder tanks meeting ASTM specifications so our customers have "peace of mind" that the tank is sufficiently designed and rated for the product it contains.  We also offer the Captor model line of Snyder tanks which are "self contained units (a tank within a tank, if you will)" so no additional containment area is required.  These Captor tanks feature a specific gravity rating of 1.9 for the inner tank and 1.5 for the outer. 

There is a huge difference amongst poly tanks from different suppliers.  Do your homework to avoid disappointment.  I will be offering more information on poly liquid tanks, pumping stations, including set-up and design as time allows.  So stay tuned....

Asphalt Heater Box for Swap Loader

I had the pleasure of meeting with Ron Macey, president of KM International in North Branch, manufacturer of asphalt maintenance equipment about feasiblity and economic benefit of mounting a 4 ton asphalt patch heater on Swap Loader equipped truck rather than a trailer.  You could mount a 4 ton unit (see picture) on a Swap Loader equipped truck, eliminating the need for a dumping trailer and realize a savings of between $2,000.00 and 2,500.00 without losing any capacity or functionality plus eliminate trailer maintenance and backing accidents.  KM International is very willing to mount their units on Swap Loaders skids.  Something to consider when contemplating truck replacement and Swap Loader purchase.  There is lots of potential for savings and increased equipment usage and flexibility.     http://www.kminb.com/  Check out KM International website.