If you use API Couplers you will know that they all suffer from the same problem, a problem that until now operators have grown to accept. Each time you uncouple, the small amount of product which is lost during poppet closure sits in the collar of the coupler. As the coupler is withdrawn and stowed, this product drips from the coupler onto the ground between tanker and gantry creating a slippery and unsafe working area. Until now, this has been commonly accepted as par for the course.
The J0452 with Integrated Pump overcomes this problem through some very clever design. Each time you uncouple, surplus product is drawn from the face of the coupler, through a filter and into a an integrated chamber. The next time you attached the coupler, the contents of the chamber are ejected back into the line. A simple and effective solution to a common problem.
FlotechPS have a number of these out on trial with customers and the initial results are very pleasing. If you are interested in seeing this new technology in action then get in touch and we will be happy to give you a demo.
FlotechPS has been awarded accreditation from Safecontractor for its commitment to achieving excellence in health and safety. Safecontractor is a leading third party accreditation scheme which recognises very high standards in health and safety management amongst UK contractors.
The company’s application for Safecontractor accreditation was driven by the need for a uniform standard across the business. Safecontractor accreditation will enhance the company’s ability to attract new contracts and its commitment to safety will be viewed positively by its insurers when the company liability policy is up for renewal.
John Kinge, technical director of Safecontractor said, “Major organisations simply cannot afford to run the risk of employing contractors who are not able to prove that they have sound health and safety policies in place.”
“More companies need to understand the importance of adopting good risk management in the way that FlotechPS has done. The firm’s high standard has set an example which hopefully will be followed by other companies within the sector.
Safecontractor plays a vital role in supporting our clients in meeting their compliance needs, whilst working with their contractors as they progress through the accreditation process.”
Under the Safecontractor scheme, businesses undergo a vetting process which examines health and safety procedures and their track record for safe practice. Those companies meeting the high standard are included on a database, which is accessible to registered users only via a website.
Client-organisations who sign up to the scheme can access the database, enabling them to vet potential contractors before they even set foot on site. These clients agree that, as users of the scheme, they will engage only those who have received accreditation.
Over 210 major, nation-wide businesses, from several key sectors, have signed up to use the scheme when selecting contractors for services such as building, cleaning, maintenance, refurbishment or electrical and mechanical work.
FlotechPS are exhibiting at the Farnborough Airshow this month (July).
FlotechPS are displaying the Erectastep and Rollastep access systems at the show.
Come and see the team on stand 4/A71.
Flotech Performance Systems attended the Federation of Petroleum Suppliers event in Liverpool earlier this month.
Tom Sadler and Richard Harris of FlotechPS attended the event in support of their Partners Emco Wheaton. Some excellent contacts were made and the event was deemed very successful by FlotechPS.
FlotechPS is proud to announce the latest addition to its service roster; maintenance services for Vapour Recovery Units across the UK and Ireland. Vapour Recovery Units are complex mechanical and electrical systems which operate in hazardous atmospheres. Failure to service units correctly can lead to financial inefficiencies, operational issues, safety complications or environmental emission problems. FlotechPS supports all types of Vapour Recovery Units and employs specialists in control instrumentation and electrical engineering.
To find out more, visit the VRU Maintenance page or contact a member of the FlotechPS team.
FlotechPS recently attended the second Tank Storage Consortium meeting, this time held in Dublin. The one day event consisted of a boardroom meeting at the Westin Hotel during the day, where TSC members discussed a variety of industry topics, including the Irish market. This was followed by a networking drinks reception with guests including representatives from UK and Ireland terminals.
Managing Director, Tom Sadler represented FlotechPS at London’s IP Week events last week.
Mr Sadler attended a number of events including the HCB 35 Year celebration and a networking drinks reception, hosted by Vopak, to mark its 400 year anniversary. As in previous years, IP Week provided an excellent opportunity to catch up with existing clients and industry colleagues.
Ultra Ever-Dry is to be featured on the Channel 4 show TFI Friday tonight at 8pm, with guests including Daniel Radcliffe and Kylie Minogue. Ultra-Ever-Dry is a superhydrophobic and oleophobic coating produced by Ultratech and distributed by FlotechPS in the UK. FlotechPS will be live tweeting throughout the show, you can follow us on Twitter @FlotechPS.
FlotechPS are once again exhibiting their products and services at this years Tank Storage exhibition later this month. Tom Sadler, Richard Harris and Mo Ahmed will be there representing the company.
FlotechPS have just been appointed recently as official representatives in the UK for Brodie International. They will be showcasing the wide range of Brodie products they can supply. Not to mention the products available from other partners such as Emco Wheaton, Saferack and Honeywell Enraf. Come along on the 15th October and see the team on stand #45.
