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FURTHER PORTBIN TIDE INSTALLATIONS IN UK PORTS

Zwanny’s (SpillTech) stationary collector for floating waste in ports has changed its name.

They are now called PortBin Tide The reason for this is the Portbin Tide will take advantage of the tide having optimal levelling of tide and collecting floating plastics, cans, cups and other floating waste. The PortBin Tide range has three different units. PortBin Tide shallow, PortBin Tide, and PortBin Tide XL.

With 3 options in the range the shallow unit only needs a depth of 90cm while the standard Portbin tide would require at least a depth of 120cm. OPEC has been providing solutions to the rail industry since the 1980’s. In 1995 after completion of the channel tunnel OPEC installed the first generation of drip trays to protect the ballast from standing trains at Ashford, Kent. Since then OPEC has developed several versions of track protection. The evolution of design has led to a ‘washdown’ version which enables the trays to be interlinked continuously and connected to existing drainage networks or purpose build pumping stations or pump sumps. These 2 options have got a 30litre basket which when full needs to be emptied manually by hand. These 2 types would be supplied with a non inflatable boom that will guide the rubbish to the unit.

The third unit in the range is the PortBin Tide XL is the big brother in the range with a collecting volume of around 1000 liters, this unit will sit in a corner of the port or the marina and will work on its own but if needed can be supplied with a guide boom as illustrated above. When full the basket can be lifted out by crane and all the collected waste can be put into a skip. Each unit has a specially designed pump that will run for many hours which helps draw marine debris into the bin. The Portbin tide family will save the cost This is necessary for many types of scenarios including; extension of fuelling areas, new fuelling points, sidings and maintenance sheds. However, one of the main drivers has been due to train washing activities. All water whether its rain water, cleaning water, chemicals, antifreeze, or general oils can be collected along the whole length of the train and washed down to a drain using the ‘washdown’ style. of a person(s) going in around the port or marina with a boat and net to fish out the floating rubbish. Why not look at cost savings for your port/marina/river and let nature do some of the hardwork and save time?

In July 2020 we supplied another UK Port with a Portbin Tide as they can see the great benefits of cost savings and keeping the ports clean. There are now a number of Portbin Tide units in the UK and speaking to the Ports who have them they are happy with the product and if a visit is needed this can be looked at.

Why not contact Zwanny to discuss how the PortBin Tide can be of use to you?

For more details please contact: sales@zwannyltd.com or visit the website

RTP TRAYS – RAILWAY TRACK PROTECTION TRAYS

at www.zwannyltd.com

The design incorporates a built in automated pump out system or gravity drain to underground pipework. The design also uses special seals to allow for curves in the track when required.