Using TrapBag as Spill Containment & Control Systems
TrapBags are a cost-effective, rapidly deployable solution for containing chemical or oil spills on land and minimizing the environmental impact of spills. They’re a strong, engineered form of spill control that can lock hazardous liquid materials in while you put your chemical cleanup or extraction plan into action.
They provide a 3:1 (mass to hydraulic load) safety factor that makes them effective for holding back hundreds or thousands of gallons of spilled materials. TrapBag can handle virtually any chemical containment requirement you have when you need it most.
How to Deploy TrapBags in Your Chemical & Oil Spill Control Kits
TrapBag is easy to install as a chemical containment pond and is less likely to give way thanks to its interconnected cellular design. The barriers can be set up easily in just a few simple steps:
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Open the packaging: TrapBag barriers come folded up on a pallet. Pull them out like an accordion and stretch them up to 50 linear feet per unit.
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Place the barrier where you need it: Place the TrapBag barrier wherever you might need it.
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Fill the cells: A team of three people with an excavator or skid steer can fill a TrapBag barrier within minutes with sand, washed gravel, or concrete.
Who We Serve
Multiple industries use TrapBags as oil and chemical spill control products to keep incidents or accidents from becoming large-scale disasters. Some of the organizations and industries that use TrapBag as a spill containment solution include:
Mining sites
Every mining company needs to have spill containment solutions at the ready to prevent mine drainage and other sources of contamination from harming the environment around their sites. TrapBag can confine liquid pollutants to make the industrial spill control process easier.
Learn More »Construction sites
In addition to preventing stormwater from reentering local water supplies without treatment, construction firms can use TrapBag as a spill control system to mitigate leaks and spills of fuel or other contaminants.
Learn More »Chemical plants
Chemical plants need to have extensive chemical spill containment systems in place to prevent on-site issues from becoming local disasters. TrapBag can contain multiple types of liquid chemical spills to allow crews more time to clean up.
Learn More »Oil and gas refineries
On-shore oil and gas refineries can use TrapBag as a spill containment pool to prevent petroleum leaks from being introduced to the environment beyond the plant.
Learn More »Farming and agriculture
Farmers and agricultural organizations use a variety of liquid chemicals to fertilize crops and make them immune to insects and other pests. The farming industry can use TrapBag as an easy alternative for spill containment for liquid fertilizers and pesticides, as well as agricultural runoff that can harm both local wildlife and livestock.
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How TrapBags Compare to:
Oil spill containment booms are a common sight on fuel tankers and other types of boats, ships, and rigs to contain spills in open water. They’re one of the most effective ways to contain waterborne oil spills and other chemicals that can float on top of the water.
However, for land-based spills and those in shallow water, TrapBag is a better option for containing spills and leaks. The barriers are made of high-strength geotextile that resists leaks from many different types of liquids.
Spill control pallets and trays are most often used in refinery or storage settings. They can prevent drums filled with oil or chemicals from leaking and seeping into the open. However, for large-scale spills, TrapBag is the better choice because it can confine massive quantities of spilled contaminants quickly to allow crews more time to act.
Why Choose TrapBag for Spill Containment & Control Solutions?
TrapBag got its start as a flood control solution that improves on the design of traditional sandbag barriers. However, it has since been used for everything from stormwater containment to mudslide diversion and oil spill control.
One 100-foot section of TrapBag barriers replaces roughly 8,000 sandbags, all while using 40% less material than their traditional counterparts. The cells in these flood protection barriers have a pentagonal shape with one sloped side, one vertical side, and a flat top for structural integrity.
Furthermore, our dedicated staff wants to help you keep your community and its environment safe. That’s why our team is here to help 24/7 across multiple countries and continents.