What Liquids Can Be Transported in a Flexitank?

Flexitanks, also known as ‘Flexibags‘, are large flexible containers which transform the conventional shipping container into a safe and efficient bulk liquid transport container. Flexitanks offer a superior alternative to ISO tank containers for shipping juices, oils, food-grade liquids and nonhazardous chemicals around the world. Below, we have listed the most common liquids which can be transported in a Flexitank.

Food Grade Liquids

Wine

Alcohol

Palm Oil

Vegetable Oils

Coconut Oils

Fish Oils

Edible Oils

Fruit Juices

Tomato Paste

Concentrates

Edible Oils

Drinking Water

Corn Syrup

& More

Non-Edible Liquids 

Lubricants

Printing Ink

Non-hazardous Chemicals

Transformer Oils

Detergents

Paints

Gasoline

Diesel

Heating Oil

Fertilizers

Herbicides

Emulsions

Waxes

& More

To find out if your product can be transported using a flexitank, Please email our team at info@siaflexitanks.com

 

Advantages of Flexitanks

Flexitanks are a superior alternative to ISO containers, Drums & IBC’s. Shipping in bulk using flexitanks offers environmental & economical benefits such as:

  • Cost effectiveness
  • Safe, Reliable tanks which fit perfectly into 20 ft. containers
  • Higher volumes of liquid can be shipped at one time
  • Flexitanks reduce operating costs
  • Re-usable containers allow for zero waste in shipping
  • Assists with circular economy – SIA Flexitanks can be re-used and recycled
  • Flexitanks  protect the quality and value of your bulk liquids in storage or transport

We have offices worldwide. To contact us or request a brochure Please email info@siaflexitanks.com

 

Why use SIA Flexitanks? 

In 2001, SIA Flexitanks CEO Damien McClean patented his design of the Multilayer Flexitank. Today, over 80% of the global market is imitating his patented design

  • We are a market leader and innovator
  • Our flexitank insulates well, is resistant against aggressive substances and damage
  • Our flexitanks are virtually unbreakable and environmentally friendly
  • All SIA Flexitanks are manufactured in our State of the art ISO22000 certified production facility
  • SIA Flexitanks are manufactured from layers of FDA approved Polyethylene film made from virgin resin
  • We have quicker production times, due to our cutting edge design & automated manufacturing techniques
  • The SIA Flexitank offers the widest range of compatibility approvals in the flexitank world today
  • SIA Flexitanks have exceptional mechanical and elongation properties (over 600%)

We have offices worldwide. To contact us or request a brochure Please email info@siaflexitanks.com

 

Flexitank Advantages for WINE

SIA deliver the safest, most reliable and cost effective solution for Bulk Wine Shipments with benefits such as:

  • Consistent wine temperature in transit (reduced fluctuation can improve shelf life)
  • Oxygen and VOC Protection
  • Oxygen Migration
  • OTR rating ““less than””0.05 cc / m2 / day @ 23C 50RH
  • Equates to ““less than””0.01 mg DO / litre over 45 day transit
  • Independent reports on exposure tests & analysis results available

Find Out More About Using Flexitanks for Bulk Wine Transport HERE

Guidelines to Bulk Wine Logistics:

Flexitank Advantages for EDIBLE OILS

SIA deliver the safest, most reliable and cost effective solution for Edible Oil Shipments with benefits such as:

  • Reducing Costs
  • Increasing Payloads
  • Reducing Your Carbon Footprint
  • Easy Logistics Process

Flexitank Advantages for LUBRICANT OILS

SIA deliver the safest, most reliable and cost effective solution for Lube Oil Shipments with benefits such as:

  • Cost Effective Transport
  • Diversifying Your Offering
  • Sustainable Logistics
  • Easy Logistics Process

 

We have offices worldwide. To contact us or request a brochure Please email info@siaflexitanks.com

 

Henk

Henk

Vegetable Oil Producer in Rotterdam

We use SIA Flexitanks as their product is reliable, they always have Flexitanks in Inventory and we can purchase small quantities and have them installed locally.

Mario

Mario

Freight Forwarder in Milan

SIA are totally independent as they are not involved in Freight Forwarding we can use them with confidence. We can use our own contracts with the shipping lines to arrange export ocean shipments

Jon

Jon

Apple Juice producer in Catalonia

We have used SIA for over 6 years and we are happy with their product and the global support.

Mark

Mark

Freight Forwarder, Houston, Texas

SIA are a very hands on operation, with offices throughout the world someone is available at all times. We are happy with the quality of the SIA Flexitank and their customer service communication and services. Our customers at destination are similarly satisfied.

Ted

Ted

Lube Oil producer, Houston, Texas

We have been using the SIA Flexitank for 3 years. We received on-site training that was very beneficial for our loading procedures.

We have offices worldwide. To contact us or request a brochure Please email info@siaflexitanks.com

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