Liquid barriers for risk zone (Schenker)
The customer
Schenker Willebroek distributes consumer goods.
Purpose
ontainment around zones with hazardous substances
Problem-solution
Problem
According to the VLAREM standard, there are potentially enough hazardous substances in Schenker's storage zone (i.e. environmentally critical, flammable, corrosive and environmentally hazardous substances). The need for fixed containment of the zone became increasingly pressing. Current systems for such encasement created additional problems: the disruption of internal transport and a reduction in storage capacity.
Solution
- CGK Group installed an epoxy floor with 20 cm fixed curb and 10 fully automatic pneumatic liquid barriers. 1 liquid barrier per entrance, each between the racks. Despite the full containment, all aisles between the racks remained accessible.
- Each liquid barrier closes its corridor in the event of a problem, thanks to leak detection. At night, during unmanned hours, the barriers close at the touch of a button.
