Throw N Go Berm Versatility And Ease

By Christa Jarvis


A lot of workplaces that deal with potentially hazardous materials are avidly concerned with finding effective means of spill containment. There are quite a few products that are commonly used to keep such substances within a confined area, preventing contamination. A Throw N Go berm is a barrier that is convenient, easy to use, portable and very useful for this purpose.

The reasons why such products are necessary are many. Most commonly, they are a preventative measure against toxic or harmful substances leaking from containers and having destructive interactions with other materials. They can be the perfect means for keeping fluids like acid, oil, gasoline and such from seeping in and contaminating the soil.

Not only do these type of products keep the environment safe, they also serve as protection for equipment and employees. This particular style is considered to be one of the quickest and easiest to use. They are completely portable, require no assembly at all, are very durable and resistant against most any substance, and can be deployed and ready to use in a matter of just a few minutes.

A heavy duty style of 30oz fabric that is able to handle most any chemical or hydrocarbon as easy as it does water is used in the construction of these products. They are made in compliance with all US standard requirements. The durable material also renders the barriers resistant to damages such as rips, tears and punctures from abrasive or pointed items on the ground.

They way they work is a simple matter of being unfolded and spread out on the ground to encompass the targeted area in need of protection. Containers may be placed in the center of the enclosure, or vehicles can easily drive right over the flattened sides to enter the containment zone. There are no hinges to deal with and no rigid walls that will need to be set up or constructed.

Accessories are pieces that can be used in conjunction with the basic barrier to increase effectiveness. Specialized tarps are recommended for use when the berms are to be placed on gravel or dirt, to add more protection against ground contamination. To reduce the chance that the berms will be worn down by vehicles being excessively being driven over them, track mats can be utilized.

Until such a time that their services are needed, the walls of the containment area will stay flattened. It is only when they come in contact with a fluid substance that they rise to create a barrier that forms a basin to catch the flowing materials. A drain measuring 3/4" is the method by which the structure can be empties and then prepared for the another assignment.

Factors like versatility and adaptability add to the attractiveness of this style of containment system. They have a range of squared and rectangular sizes available with the smallest able to hold up to 206 gallons of fluid and the largest holding as much as 5805. The combination of easy portability and quick deployment are two more qualities that make this the style of choice for places that run a risk of hazardous leaks and spills.




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