Stressfree tank
October 1st 2005

Aviation services provider Servisair/GlobeGround is using an Allibert Helix plastic bulk tank at Manchester Airport as part of a supply contract with Brotherton Speciality Products.

The tank will store Ecowing 26, a fluid used to de-ice aircraft before takeoff.

Although largely inert, it must be safely stored and bunded to 110%.

The tank’s ease of use means de-icing rigs can easily fill, giving a faster turnaround. It was produced using the Allibert Helix winding process that creates a stress-free tank with no seams and is designed for a working life of 20 years plus.

Stewart Davis, Servisair/ GlobeGround ramp manager, at Manchester Airport, says "We receive hundreds of flights on a typical day during the winter, so being able to treat planes quickly and efficiently is vital. Allibert Helix’s tank means we have rapid access and the chemical is stored safely."

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