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What is an
ISO Tank?

An ISO Tank is a tank container which is built to the ISO standard (International Organisation for Standardisation). ISO tanks are designed to carry liquids in bulk, both hazardous and non-hazardous. The tank is made of stainless steel and is surrounded by various types of protective layers. Different skins can be used with an ISO tank depending on the type of bulk cargo it is carrying.

It has a manhole on the top along with at least one valve and another valve on the bottom. They are shaped like a cylinder. Tanks are classified according to the specification of the tank shell and fittings. It is the classification which determines what type of product maybe carried. Although tank containers have a fairly uniform external appearance, the construction materials, linings, and fittings vary.

Advantages
of an ISO Tank

ISO tanks are designed to meet specific criteria according to the substance they will be carrying. They are very reliable and can withstand extreme pressure and damage. They are highly unlikely to leak, do not require additional packaging materials for the cargo, can maintain a specific temperature for temperature sensitive cargo and they can be transported by road, rail or boat.

SAFE

Stainless steel surrounded by an insulation and protective layer

RELIABLE

Built to the ISO standard (International Organisation for Standardisation)

VERSATILE

Both hazardous and non-hazardous products can be transported in tank containers

FLEXIBLE

Can be loaded and unloaded from the top and the bottom

Why ISO Tank?

Because ISO tanks are built according to the ISO standard, it is preferred medium of transport for bulk liquid products.

ISO tanks is reusable, recyclable & can be remanufactured, thus it is very environmentally friendly.

No contamination of product if the tank is cleaned according to SOP

No repair / inspection necessary

Retain value

100%

ENVIRONMENTALLY

FRIENDLY

The Advantages
of ISO Tank

COST

Save on purchase of new/reconditioned drums/IBC
Save on palletization
Reduce labor & handling cost to customers
Reduced overall landing cost to end customers

STORAGE

Tank containers are excellent for mid-term storage

CAPACITY

Significant capacity per shipment advantage over either drums or IBCs
Tank vs Drums: 6,960 liters (42%) higher capacity per shipment (saves 1 of every 3 shipments)
Tanks vs IBCs: 3,880 liters (20%) higher capacity per shipment (save 1 of every 5 shipments)

LOSS OF PRODUCT

Drums and IBCs can subject to frequent damage during handling or shipment
Residue in drums & IBCs can add up to substantial amounts very quickly

CONTAMINATION

Stainless steel tanks cleaned, and certified as clean prior to each load
Drums/IBCs not cleanable

HANDLING

Load/off-load is quick and fast
Reduced need for manpower

SAFETY

Reduced risk of injuries from product spillage and/or vapors
Tanks specifically designed to contain hazardous products
Pressure/vacuum relief valves
Insulation
Thick shell

The ISO Tank
Potential Pitfalls

lack of tank handling expertise can lead to damages, loss of product, contamination & accidents

shipper-owned iso tank containers with hazardous chemicals first to be shut out (in full ship scenario)

loading tank container over 95% can lead to leakage

shipper and consignees resistance to change

Parts of ISO Tank

Safety Relief
Valve

A pressure (or sometimes a combination pressure/vacuum) relief valve is fitted to every tank to protect the tank against excessive over pressure or vacuum.

Flame
Traps

A metal gauze that is fitted over the SRV(s) when carrying flammable products. It permits to be expelled but prevents flashback.

Frames

ISO dimensioned frames are typically fabricated from high tensile carbon stell and comply with ISO dimensions.

Cladding

The outer surface around the shell that protects the insulation from water. Usually made from GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic) or aluminum.

Data/CSC
Plates

Shows many details of the tank container including current test data, the manufacturer and the permitted

Document
Holder

A sealed tube fitted to the frame of the tank for carriage of pertinent documents like COA (certificate of analysis), cleaning certificate, etc.

Earth/
Ground Lug

A connection for grounding or earthing the tank during loading/unloading. Dissipates static electricity.

Heating
System

E-WAY tanks are fitted with efficient steam heating systems making the tanks useful for heat sensitive products.

Manlid

Located on the top of the tank and is used to enter the tank for internal inspection (please be cognizant of confined space entry regulations).

Walkway

Ladder and top walkways, for an easy and safe access to the top of ISO Tank.

Temperature
Gauge

Is fitted to the rear of the tank giving and indicative reading of the temperature of the product.

Tank
Number

Every container is identified by its unique 4 alpha and 6 numerical number. The check digit (7th number) is derived from a formula using the tank number.

Bottom Valve
Arrangement

Typically tank containers have 3 closures for maximum protection of product leakage. All E-WAY tanks are pressure tested before loading to ensure no leaks and all valves are operational.

Air Inlet
Valve

Fitted to the top of tank and used as a pressure device during unloading and recovery device during loading.

Global Headquarters

E-WAY Alliance Sdn. Bhd.
200701028659 (786681-K)

E-WAY Management Sdn. Bhd.
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E-WAY Alliance (International) Pte Ltd

ISO Tank Management Pte Ltd

No 2, Venture Drive, Vision Exchange, #09-23, Singapore 608526

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Call Us	+65 - 9058 2698 (Mr. Ken Goh)

KLB International Logistics Co., Ltd

Room 905, Baohua Commercial Plaza, No.2000 North Si-Chuan Road, Hongkou District, Shanghai, 200081 China

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Call Us	+86-021- 56662381 (Mr. Billy Hu)

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E-WAY Alliance (Phils) Inc

Room 406, West East Center, Taft Avenue, Ermita, Manila 1000

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Call Us	+63 2 8633-0082 (Mr. Bryne A. Gonzales)

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Unit No.1013, 10th Level, Lodha Supremus, Lodha Business District – 2, Kolshet Road, Opp. Lodha Sterling, Thane (West) – 400607 Maharashtra, India.

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Call Us	+91-9833322281 (Mr. Amrut Pawar) +91-9920682008 (Mr. Shubir Acharjee)

E-WAY Alliance BV

Madrasstraat 70, 2000 Antwerpen, Belgium

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	yves.marie@eway-alliance.com

Call Us	+32 3376 8999
	+33-78705 0687 (Mr. Jeroen Govers)

E-WAY Korea Ltd

#1817 & #1818, 92 Saemunan-Ro, Jongno-Gu, Seoul, South Korea (Gwanghwamoon Officia Building)

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Call Us	+82 (0)2-732-1818 (Mr. Eric Shin) +82 (0)10-8779-7321

KLB LOGISTICS CO., LTD

302 Cygnus Bldg. 28 Mugyo-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, 04521, Korea

Email Us	jongnam@klblogistics.co.kr

Call Us	+82-2-6959-2541 +82-2-6959-2545 +82-10-2365-7985

E-WAY Arabia Llc.

Kinan Al Sharq Building #3665 No. 311, 3rd Floor, Khalid Ibn Al Walid Street, Ar Rakah, Al Khobar

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