Flexitank Installation
What is a flexitank and why use it?
A flexitank is a flexible containment system installed inside a dry container for transporting non-hazardous liquids. It offers advantages over traditional systems (like barrels or ISO tanks) in terms of cost, volume flexibility, and operational simplicity, allowing optimized logistics for bulk liquid loads.
At GORGORI, we provide the infrastructure and expertise to manage the full operational cycle of the flexitank: from installation according to the manufacturer’s specifications to removal and disposal according to current regulations.
Our service: installation, heating, and removal
Manufacturer-compliant installation
All flexitank installations are carried out following the manufacturer’s instructions and standards: container condition verification, flexitank inspection, safe placement, securing, and integrity testing before loading.
Product heating (additional service in Tarragona)
At our Tarragona facilities, we offer controlled product heating when required by the nature of the cargo (viscosity, transport conditions, or industrial process). Heating is performed under controlled procedures to preserve product quality and ensure safety.
Removal and disposal according to regulations
Once transport or unloading is complete, we manage the removal and destruction or recycling of flexitanks according to applicable regulations and manufacturer instructions, ensuring traceability and documentation.
Additional services we offer
- Pre-inspection and conditioning of the container.
- Documentation and traceability of every intervention.
- Container cleaning and preparation after removal when needed.
- Temporary storage and logistics management of associated materials (if required).
- Coordination with transporters and terminals to optimize operational timing.
Facilities and capabilities (Tarragona)
Our Tarragona facilities are equipped for operations requiring control and precision:
- Areas designated for assembly and safety checks.
- Spaces for controlled product heating with temperature control procedures.
- Container washing and decontamination areas as needed.
- Documentation management and operations logging for traceability.
Processes and methodology (typical operation flow)
- Pre-evaluation: review of the order, liquid type, client requirements, and container compatibility.
- Preparation: container inspection, materials verification, and pre-installation checklist.
- Installation: placement of flexitank according to manufacturer instructions and safety measures.
- Checks: visual and leakproof tests before loading.
- Operation (heating if needed): temperature control and process supervision.
- Removal and final management: extraction, cleaning, and destruction/recycling according to regulations; traceability report issued.
Safety, quality, and environment
Handling flexitanks requires specific measures. At GORGORI we implement:
- Work safety protocols during assembly, handling, and removal.
- Quality control procedures and checklists according to manufacturers.
- Environmental management: waste treatment, cleaning water management, and safe disposal of materials.
- Regulatory compliance and documentation ensuring traceability at all stages.
Training and qualified personnel
Our team receives continuous training on:
- Installation and removal procedures according to manufacturers.
- Applicable regulations and environmental best practices.
- Occupational risk prevention in container and liquid load operations.
Training ensures that every intervention is performed safely, efficiently, and according to client and authority standards.
Common sectors and applications
- Food and beverages: oils, juices, and other non-hazardous liquid food products requiring hygienic handling.
- Non-hazardous chemicals: liquid products not classified as hazardous and suitable for flexitank transport.
- Pharmaceutical and cosmetic industry: industrial or semi-processed liquids requiring temperature control.
- Other industries: any shipper seeking a flexible and cost-effective solution for transporting bulk liquid volumes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Flexitanks are suitable for non-hazardous liquids: edible oils, juices, wines, non-hazardous chemicals, among others. Each case is evaluated according to regulations and manufacturer specifications.
Installations are carried out according to the flexitank manufacturer’s instructions. We issue documentation and installation checklists that the client can use as a conformity record.
Controlled heating service is available at our Tarragona facilities and is performed according to client and manufacturer specifications to maintain product integrity.
We manage removal and destruction or recycling of the flexitank according to current regulations and manufacturer instructions, providing traceability and documentation of the process.
We perform a prior inspection. In most cases the standard container is sufficient, but if any anomaly is detected, conditioning is performed or the client is informed to take measures.
