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Jul 12, 2022
Effortless Fluid Containment with HDT's Berms
Effortless Fluid Containment with HDT's Berms
The United States military is a complex organization of countless individuals carrying out specific duties daily. It may come as a surprise, but only 10% of the entire military force will engage in battle.
The military depends on a vast fleet of vehicles and equipment that need to be maintained regularly to ensure they’re up to snuff for when they’re needed most.
Naturally, these vehicles and machines are a bit more sophisticated than a standard SUV, and military mechanics require enhanced equipment to do their work.
One such piece of equipment is spill containment berms.
What is a Spill Containment Berm?
Spill containment berms are secondary containment products that stop harmful contaminates from spreading into soil, water, or other undesirable locations. One can think of spill containment berms as the pan mechanics use to catch old oil during an oil change, but on larger scale with more harmful liquids.
Spill containment berms are typically used for temporary jobs, like loading and unloading fuel tanks or repairing industrial machines that may leak during the process. However, their durability and versatility can make berms a viable long-term solution for certain jobs, like oil container storage or under permanent machinery that may leak during normal use.
Berms are vital not only for preventing messy spills – they’re also a safeguard against pollution. The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Regulations (SPCC) lays out specific guidelines
that must be followed to ensure that small spills do not become major contaminators.
HDT’s Berms
Throw N’ Go Self-Rising Containment Berm
HDT’s Throw N’ Go Self-Rising Containment Berm deploys quickly, requires no assembly, and can be driven onto by large vehicles from any angle with zero issues.
The Throw N’ Go’s unique design allows the sidewalls to stay lowered during normal operation, reducing tripping hazards for operators. As fluid levels rise inside the berm, foam in the side walls help raise the walls above the fluid automatically to provide proper containment that meets the EPA and SPCC regulations.
Oil trucks, fracking tanks, and other large-capacity spill containment needs.
Key Features:
- Fastest deploying berm in the industry
- Optional built-in track mats prevent damage to the berm material
- Contains no mechanical parts to malfunction
- Heavy-duty 30 oz. fabric appropriate for water, hydrocarbons, and most chemicals
- Repair kit included
- Meets EPA and SPCC regulations
Snap Up Containment Berm
The Snap Up Containment Berm is HDT’s quick and easy support system that provides secure containment solutions for small and large-capacity needs.
PVC support brackets provide sturdy sidewall support which can be quickly lowered for easier access. 100% usable in interior spaces, the Snap Up Containment Berm is ideal for when floor space is limited.
Key Features:
- 100% usable in interior spaces
- Snap up supports provide exceptional spill containment
- Skirt grommets every 6” allow for repeated use
- Patch kit included
- Heavy-duty 30 oz. fabric appropriate for water, hydrocarbons, and most chemicals
- Custom sizes available
Meets EPA and SPCC regulations
Flexible Spill Pan
HDT’s Flexible Spill Pan may be small, but it is certainly mighty against harmful spills. The Flexible Spill Pan is a durable solution for tight spaces, perfect for small-volume spill containment.
With 3” foam logs that can be driven over from any angle, the Flexible Spill Pan ideal for storing tanks and barrels.
Key Features:
- No set up required
- Simple to clean and store for repeated use
- Custom sizes available
- Heavy-duty 30 oz. fabric appropriate for water, hydrocarbons, and most chemicals
- Patch kit included
- Meets EPA and SPCC regulations
Drive Through Flexwall Berm
The Drive Through Flexwall Berm is the perfect solution when large-capacity containment is needed with drive through convenience.
The Drive Through Flexwall Berm is an innovative combination of HDT’s Snap Up and Throw N’ Go berm technologies – the sidewalls use the same quick setup as the Snap Up berm, while the end walls use the self-rising capabilities of the Throw N’ Go. The end walls remain lowered during normal operation, reducing tripping hazards and allowing for hands-free drive-in and drive-out access without needing to leave the vehicle.
Key Features:
- Fast and easy deployment
- Innovative combination wall design
- Heavy-duty 30 oz. fabric appropriate for water, hydrocarbons, and most chemicals
- End walls rise automatically during spills
- Compact design takes up very little space for storage
- Simple to clean and store for repeated use
- Custom sizes available
- Meets EPA and SPCC regulations