Basic Concepts Inc. (BCI) has diligently worked to design spill containment berms that offer flexible spill protection, preventing any leaks or spills that may cause catastrophic environmental and workplace accidents. For over 25 years now, BCI has developed and tailored flexible customer-centric spill containment solutions for a wide diversity of applications with its knowledge and experience, including applications in chemical totes, pallets loaded with drums, heavy-duty vehicle maintenance, among several others. With their user-friendly design and versatility, these spill containment berms can quickly be deployed to cater to spill containment requirements. Today’s article outlines the various types of patented spill containment solutions offered by BCI to meet any specific needs in the best way possible, keeping safety regulations in mind.
Side Note: BCI’s team of professionals ensures that if their standard spill berms don’t cater to their customers’ specific application requirements, they work to tailor custom design solutions based on the customers’ needs and aspirations.
- Rigid-Lock QuickBerm®
This flexible spill containment berm extends user-friendly solutions like single-piece constructions with no assembly required, making it a fuss-free option. Rigid-Lock QuickBerm, since its introduction in 1988, has been one of the bestselling spill containment solutions in the market due to its clean, ergonomic design that prevents leaks and spillage, making it the best eco-friendly option. It has been designed with foldable right-angle locking wall supports, having no exterior or interior circumventions. Hence, it can be quickly deployed to meet any spill containment requirement. A quick tug on the sidewall ensures that the Rigid-lock support is in a riveted, locked position. Furthermore, one quick push on the sidewall unlocks this support and consequently sets the wall down.
Did you know? When the Rigid-lock support is in its layed down position, it can be driven and rolled over from any angle
Do note that this compliant spill containment berm has been carefully engineered while being mindful of EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) state and federal ordinances for secondary spill containment. This also comprises the SPCC mandates for spill containment found in 40 CFR part 112, included in the Clean Water Act.
Features & Benefits: The key features and benefits of this spill containment berm are given below.
- These spill containment berms with their flexible design can be easily deployed without further arrangements or additional equipment for set up
- These berms involve single-piece construction, eliminating the risk of any potential leakage
- The resilient design with well-bolstered corners contributes to the robustness of these spill containment berms
- They can be easily stowed while commuting and are provided with carrying handles on footprints of 12’x26′ and more. Thus, these berms are highly portable
- The exterior boundary for these spill berms provides no interferences and can avoid spillage of hazardous liquids
- The interior sump area of these berms maximizes the use of the space available for spill containment without provided any obstructions
- The meticulous configuration and material used in the design make it compatible with a wide assortment of chemicals and all hydrocarbons
- These high-end berms are specially designed while catering to the EPA and SPCC mandates for secondary spill containment
- In various custom sizes, these are available in the market to fulfill and satiate the customers’ spill containment needs
2. Industrial Inside Support QuickBerm®
Basic Concepts has customized this unique drive-through spill containment berm to meet even the most acrimonious spill control rules and guidelines. With its lightweight design, one-piece construction, and sturdy nature, they are versatile and profoundly amenable. Thus, this Industrial Inside Support QuickBerm® extends prompt spill-control solution of toxic hazmats causing environmental damage.
Features & Benefits: Let’s quickly touch base with the notable features and benefits of industrial Inside Support QuickBerm® to understand what makes this spill berms a convenient solution for safe and secure spill containment requirements.
- These spill berms are even available in the smallest possible storage size, making these versatile
- These spill containment berms have one-piece construction with a quick drive-through option
- They provide low-key support with their collapsible yet durable wall design. This makes these berms an easy deployment option to quench any spill containment requirements
- These unique spill containment berms can be customized based customers’ requirements and needs for containing any fluids
- They have an interior and exterior wall support design that offers zero obstructions, ensuring that the interior sump area can be easily used for holding any liquid. Additionally, the exterior doesn’t cause any leakage of the contained hazards. These are ideally suitable for applications that involve less back and forth movements to and from the spill berm. They can be used for DECON operations.
3. Angle Bracket QuickBerm®
BCI provides this patented solution as a cost-effective way to address secondary spill containment. Its lightweight design ensures quick portability while its flexible and robust nature helps in safely containing vehicles, palletized 55-gallon drums, transformers, among others. The one-piece construction of this berm provides a distinct perimeter without a triangulated wall support as an obstruction.
Features & Benefits: Given below are the features and benefits these spill containment berms quick deployment options for various spill containment needs and requirements.
- Their high-end design is impervious to hydrocarbons and other chemical leaks
- They include a 1″ top hem to supplement their robustness and stop in-wall sag
- They can be quickly stowed while commuting, hence are convenient for secure storage
- No additional assembly hassles owing to their uncomplicated one-piece construction and are also provided with in-wall angle iron supports
- Can be designed in any custom sizes based on customers’ spill containment requirements
4. Wash Down Berm
BCI’s Wash Down Berms help in capturing and containing wash water and also wastewater. As the mobile wash businesses contribute to stormwater pollution across the States, BCI’s mobile wash down pads can be of immense help for the wastewater reclaim system. This unit ensures that various mobile wash owners adhere to their stringent rules and regulations.
Features & Benefits: Here are the significant features and benefits of this kind of spill containment berm.
- 3D designed in CAD ensures this spill berm is catered to the customer’s product specifications
- Has a lightweight construction with little to no hassles required for assembly
- These spill containment berms are available in customized sizes, along with drainage fittings available to cater to distinct needs and requirements
- The unique quality and exceptional service make this spill berm an unparalleled option for secondary spill containment requirements
- They provide in-house repair and refurbishing
- These spill containment berms also have a drive over containment solution with entry/exit specially engineered to restrain washdown runoff efficiently
