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Big Red
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BIG Red QualityBIG Red Innovation
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Made in the USA
BIG Red Flexitank®
BIG Red Wine-Pac™
BIG Red LIQUIRIDE™
Constructed with two inner layers of linear low density polyethylene film and an outer woven high density polypropylene cover. Each layer is manufactured in a tube independent of each other and integrated with a compression fitted flange.
Available in sizes ranging from 16,000 up to 24,000 liters
BIG Red Flexitanks® are manufactured with two layers of film. Specifications below are per each layer.
Test Method PE Film PE / EVOH Film (BIG RED Flexitank® / (BIG RED Wine-Pac™) BIG RED LIQUIRIDE™)
Thickness, Mils (305 Microns) ASTM D-5199 12 mils 12 mils
Tensile Strength ASTM D-882 52.2 lbf 31.1 lbf
Elongation (%) ASTM D-882 1019% 715%
Graves Tear ASTM D-1004 6.9 lbf 7.4 lbf
Puncture Resistance ASTM D-4833 24.9 lbf 29.5 lbf
Impact Resistance ASTM D-1709(B) Minimum 1600g Minimum 900G
Oxygen Transfer ASTM D-3985 0.2467 cc / 100 in 2 / day
Effective Temperature Range 180ºF to –70ºF 180ºF to –70ºFz
Outer Woven High Density Polypropylene Cover = Weight 240 gr/m2
Product must not be allowed to freeze while inside the flexitank. Please consult EPT Technical Department for extended low temperature exposures. The product warranty shall be void in the event that the flexitank is not filled within + / - 500 liters of the flexitank size.
The BIG Red Wine-Pac™ is constructed with a high strength multi-layer tubing containing a very effective gas barrier layer to protect oxygen sensitive products and for added resistance to taint migration.
BIG Red Flexitank® / BIG Red Wine-Pac™
Completed the Association of American Railroads (AAR) Rail Impact & Simulation Test
The purpose of this test is to ensure that a loaded BIG Red LIQUIRIDE™ flexitank can withstand the force of multiple impacts and vibrations routinely endured during the handling and transportation via rail or road.
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Use BIG Red LIQUIRIDE™ flexitanks for bulk liquid cargo in any size trailer, reefer, 40’ or intermodal container
Designed for easy installation with no bulkhead, and the ability to mix and match commodities for transport efficiencies.
Save freight utilizing 53’ dry vans / reefers
Less packaging costs and labor
Reduce dependency of 20’ containers
Available in sizes ranging from 6000 up to 8000 liters
environmental packaging technologies, inc. is dedicated to providing packaging that meets the highest safety standards while providing our customers an economical and environmental means of shipping their bulk liquid products.
We are dedicated to designing and manufacturing the highest quality and most technologically advanced flexitank and bulkhead systems for shipment by truck, rail and by ocean carriers.
BIG Red Quality w Manufactured in the USA to ISO 9001:2008 Standards w All films are manufactured with 100% virgin prime grade resins w All component materials comply with FDA and EU regulations and directives w $10 million in product liability and pollution insurance w Kosher & HALAL Certified
BIG Red Services w Product & Certified Fitter (Installation) Training w Loading Procedures & Attendance w Transload Facilities w Carriers and Rates for Trucking, Rail and Ocean w Discharge Procedures & Attendance w Disposal & Recycling w Emergency Response
BIG Red Innovation w All 3 layers manufactured in a tube eliminating longitudinal seams w Outer woven cover designed to work as a “corset” to control liquid surge w 3” Ball Valve & Compression Fitted Anti-Suction Flange w Highest bulkhead panels in the industry w Valve and support plate attach to bulkhead panel w Panels attached to bottom back of bulkhead panel keep equipment moving as one unit preventing pinch points or shearing of the valve
w BIG Red Swept-Bar Bulkhead™ System for transport on rail
BIG Red Performance w Completed both the Association of American Railroads (AAR) Impact Test and AAR Simulation Test w Authorized by Class I Railroads of North America w Exceeds Container Owner Association (COA) Recommended Code of Practice for Flexitank Requirements w Emergency Response
Environmental Packaging Technologies, Inc.6100 West by Northwest, Suite 110, Houston, Texas 77040 USAToll Free USA: 1.877.8.BIG Red Direct: 713.961.2795
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