Spill bunds reduce risk of contamination and subsequent plant

Our population is growing, Industry is expanding & technology is changing. We can no longer ignore the impact industry has on our environment. Every step possible needs to be taken to protect the environment.

With the harsh chemicals and fuels being used on a daily basis there is a very real danger of spills leading to contamination of the surrounding environment. These spills may be minor such as a leak in a container or leaky fitting. It could also be more substantial such as equipment failure where the entire contents of the container are suddenly released.

When a chemical spill occurs, there are important steps that need to be taken to minimize the impact on the environment and limit the damage.

• Control the source of the spill – Where ever possible and practical steps must be taken to stop or minimize the spill. If a spray hose bursts turn off the appropriate valves to prevent further spillage. Consult the Material Data Sheet for guidelines (MSDS) Spill bunds and secondary containment systems are a great solution to minimize the damage of a spill.

• Contain the spill – It is vitally important to contain the spilled liquid or material in a confined area to prevent the substance from spreading over a wide area causing more damage. Minimize the risk and damage by using a spill bund. A spill bund will contain the spill. The spill should ideally be cleaned and cleared away as soon as possible to minimize damage. It is important to prevent any spill flowing into any body of water especially storm water drains.

• Isolate the area concerned (if appropriate) – Safety first! Access should be restricted and competent qualified personal should handle the cleanup operation. Ideally if the spill is particularity dangerous or toxic someone should be stationed at the spill site until the hazards materials are cleaned up.

• Contact the authorities (if appropriate) – If the spill enters drains, storm water drains, water ways or can damage the environment / pose a health threat to the public the fire brigade, Public health authorities or appropriate authorities should be notified as soon as possible.

• Clean up the spill – All protective measures need to be adhered to at all times.

Protective clothing and equipment need to be used to ensure personal safety of the individuals involved with the cleanup operation.

Spill bunds are a preventative measure that will contain spills and reduce the impact of spills on the environment. Spill bunds are custom made to required sizes and designed to contain the entire volume of material. They are cost effective solutions that can be reused if cared for and maintained properly.

Spill bunds reduce the risk of contamination and subsequent plant damage.

Once the spill is contained and cleared away it is advisable that the original vessel / Container are cleaned as part of the clean up procedure. The spill bund will contain the water residue until it the pumped out and disposed of safely.

Protection of our environment is paramount – it is the only one we have!

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Benefits of using Fabric Solutions Australia Pond Liner

A pond is generally defined as a body of standing water, either natural or man-made, that is usually smaller than a dam or lake. The technical distinction between a pond and a lake has not been universally standardised. Some say that the definition of a pond relates to depth that light can penetrate and support rooted plants, while other definitions are related to size (footprint) rather than depth or volume. The terms pond, lake and dam can often be used interchangeably.

A pond liner is generally thought to be an impermeable liner, often a geomembrane material that is used for water retention. These impermeable liners are used for the lining of lakes, garden ponds and artificial streams in parks and gardens.

Pond liners need to be protected from sharp objects (for example, sticks, roots and stones) below the liner and from being punctured by any objects in the water body. Liner protection can be provided with layers of sand, concrete, fibre-matting, geotextile and other materials.

Pond liners are manufactured in rolls and strips of liner can be seamed or welded together in a fabrication facility or on site. A number of flexible materials, such as PVC and EPDM, and polyethylene (LLDPE) can have their panels pre-fabricated together in the factory to fit the design shape of the pond.

The edge of the pond liner can be rolled over and secured in a trench or it can be fixed to a vertical wall made in brick or concrete. Box-shaped pond liners can be made for rectangular structures. The vast majority of flexible pond liners available commercially are manufactured of EPDM, butyl rubber or PVC, with LLDPE now being used more and more as it has become more commonly available.

Butyl Rubber and EPDM are relatively expensive but are very flexible, long lasting and mostly fish friendly. PVC and LLDPE are much cheaper but in many cases PVC is not fish friendly or does not have good long term UV resistance.

LLDPE has excellent UV resistance, is fish friendly and flexible albeit not as flexible as Butyl or EPDM.

A good quality pond liner will last many years but many of the lighter gauge (thin) and cheap pond liners have limited life, poor UV light resistance and potentially can kill fish, particularly the more sensitive breds like Koi fish.

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Pool Rollers by Fabric Solutions

Making your life easier and more pleasant. Spend less time working on your pool and more time in your pool

A pool roller simplifies the way to enjoy your pool cover. Fabric Solutions range of pool rollers are quick and easy to use and makes the process of removing and replacing the cover from the pool a simple one person operation.

You can also prolong the life of your pool blanket by using a pool roller to store your pool cover.

Fabric Solutions rollers are made from a stainless steel frame and then powder coated for added protection in coastal regions. Our range of rollers includes a wheel, handle and brake to ensure your blanket is easy to wind on and off. 

The heavy duty castor wheels allow for full mobility and they are easy to store away from the pool if necessary. Each roller comes with a fully adjustable strap system to fix to the blanket and a UV resistant over cover to protect your blanket from the sun’s rays whilst it is stored on the roller.

The low profile frame system is ideal for applications where the height is restricted i.e where the roller is placed in an enclosed area/box. Our rollers are compact, portable and are a great investment and addition to your pool.

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Why should I choose LLDPE material for my pond liner

With so many varieties of materials available to use in pond liners, it can become a daunting task to choose the right material to suit your particular application. A quality LLDPE material, or Lineal low Density Polyethylene, however ticks all the boxes associated with choosing the correct pond liner material.

A top quality LLDPE material, such as Enviroliner, is commonly available in three different thicknesses to suit nearly all pond liner applications, the three being the 0.5mm thick material, the 0.75mm thick material and the 1.0mm thick material.


All three materials are best suited for different makes of ponds, though all three are suitable in any domestic pond as they have high UV stability and are Potable grade, meaning that fish and other aquatic life can be safely housed in the pond with a quality LLDPE pond liner installed.

0.5mm LLDPE material is the best suited quality LLDPE material for smaller ponds due to the flexibility of the material. This means the pond liner is easier to install, though it is not as robust as the 0.75mm LLDPE or 1.0mm LLDPE materials. Unlike other flexible pond liner materials on the market, the 0.5mm LLDPE material is a cost effective solution to waterproofing that beautiful pond of yours.

The 0.75mm quality LLDPE material is the middle ground between the flexibility of the 0.5mm LLDPE material, and the robustness of the 1.0mm LLDPE material, and as such it is a very popular choice for pond liners. 0.75mm quality LLDPE material is best suited for medium to large sized ponds, though it can be used in smaller ponds depending on finished size of the liner sheet.

1.0mm quality LLDPE is the most robust of the three material thicknesses, and as such is mainly used in larger pond applications where the elements can be harsh.

The 1.0mm LLDPE material is more commonly used in dam liner applications, though it also has its place in large pond liner applications aswell. The 1.0mm LLDPE material is the stiffest material of the three, however it makes up for this by being the strongest and most durable thickness of the three, and as such it also has the greatest life expectancy.

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Temporary Water Storage with a Portable Bladder Tank

There are many ways water can be stored temporarily and depending on the application you should consider  carefully the following options.Water storage is often required on a temporary basis in many areas and applications. It may not be efficient or economical to install permanent tanks. An ideal solution is to buy a portable water bladder.

Types of portable water tanks:-

Bladder Tanks

Bladder tanks are fully enclosed shaped bladders used for the storage of liquids and are usually not self supporting. 

The shape is custom made to fit the surrounding structure.Examples of shaped bladders include: water storage in the keel of yachts, storage to fit into the companionway on large yachts, to fit into shipping containers, under verandahs, under seats and in floor wells of vehicles etc. These bladders often used to store fuel, sewerage, grey water or potable water.

Pillow Tanks

Pillow tanks are a type of bladder tank, and are self supporting and have no walls as such. As they grow in height when filled, space is stolen from the edges of the bladder, giving it the traditional curved shape towards the middle. Pillow tanks need to be made very strong in order to withstand the constant stress loads. This will also limit the fill height that a bladder can go to.Pillow tanks, otherwise known as bladders and bladder tanks, are collapsible, portable tanks capable of storing a wide range of fluids including water, fuels, chemicals, oils, gases, liquids, effluents and slurries.

Recreational Bladders

When camping for long periods of time, it is handy to carry extra fuel and water with you. A recreational bladder is just a bladder used for camping or fishing purposes. It is very useful as it can fit into various recesses of the car such as a footwell or in the back seat.

Onion Tanks

Onion tanks are just a self erecting liquid storage tank with a access hole at the top. They grow to the size of the liquid contained within and are usually made from heavy duty reinforced PVC. They are setup

very quickly and are quite often found in firefighting applications where hydrants aren’t readily available. Commonly used where remote water supplied are needed.Onion tanks are a perfect solution for temporary liquid or chemical storage and where rapid deployment is required. They are also designed for ongoing use and an onion tank will, when properly maintained will offer a long service life.. Since no two applications are the same, we also use a wide range of materials. We can meet your specific storage requirements, whether you are storing potable water, chemical waste or some other liquid.

Portable Spill Bunds

Portable spill bunds are another class of temporary water storage. Smaller version are used in the prevention of spills and leaks, while larger versions can hold water or other liquids temporarily. They have self supporting walls and are often designed so that a vehicle or machinery can be driven in for wash down applications.

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Extend your travel time with a portable recreational fuel or water bladder

Boating, fishing or camping, you can enjoy longer trips away by conveniently storing extra fuel and water onboard with a custom made bladder.

Unlike rigid plastic and metal canisters, a bladder tank can be custom made to suit your vehicle, boat or even motorbike.

And when empty, they roll up to a fraction of the final fill size and weigh little compared to the final fill weight.

The flexibility of a bladder also means you can store them in recesses such as rear footwells, rear or side cargo areas, and many other places that would be hard to fit a rigid canister.

When considering a bladder, be it for fuel, water or some other liquid, make sure its fit for purpose. This means in the case of fuel, the material is rated to hold fuel and won’t leak or weep over time. Not all fuels are the same and for a fuel like unleaded petrol the bladder will have to be specially made if they are to last. In the case of water, the material should be a potable grade material, meaning it is water safe and will have no after taste from the material.

 Other points to look for when buying a bladder is to make sure:

1. It is puncture resistant, as you don’t want it leaking in the car!
2. Weather resistant – you will be outdoors after all
3. It is not cheaply produced, sealing and joining techniques such as heat or hf welding are much more stronger than a chemical or glue bonds.

Apart from fuel and water you can also store liquids like black and grey water.

Advantages here are the bladder will only fill as required, with no airspace.

This reduces contamination problems and means you only use the minimum amount of space needed.

Water and fuel bladders can be made in sizes to store liquids from 100 litres to 500 litres. You should always be aware of the amount stored, as a litre of liquid is roughly 1 kg of weight.

Finally, another great advantage of a bladder is that there is a great range of standard fittings that you can customise them with, such as:

1. Breather/Vents
2. Elbow fittings
3. Valves
4. Garden hose fittings
5. Barbed fittings
6. Skin fittings
7. Tie downs

So next time you plan a long camping trip consider taking a water or fuel bladder along for the ride and enjoy a longer time away.

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Bladders are an easy and economical way of storing your water

Even when space is land limited, you can still store water

Bladder tanks, when empty, roll up to a fraction of the final fill size and weigh little compared to the final fill weight. This means you can usually fit a bladder tank anywhere a person can get into. Bladder tanks are then the ideal solution for water storage where there is limited space. Bladder tanks are also called pillow tanks, rain water bladders or just water bladders.

The water bladder can also be made to the size and shape of the cavity, where it is long and thin or square, so you can capture more rainwater without taking up precious space. Also since the installation is usually out of sight.

So if you could make use of this wasted space, why wouldn’t you? Areas where there is no structural support and limited access can still be utilised with a bladder tank. Spaces might include an underneath house water tank or under a verandah or deck attached to the house. Other places can include sheds, stairwells, pool sheds and much more.

In both cases, the tank areas can be connected to the down pipes so rainwater can be collected and stored, with excess water diverted to the existing storm water drain.

There are two ways a bladder can be installed, either framed or unframed. Both installation methods have benefits:

Framed Bladder Tanks:

- You can store up to 20% more water for the same area, as the bladder can fill more water into the frame and harness

- A frame will set the size that the bladder can go to, preventing the bladder from filling too much and touching the part of the building structure.

-  The additional frame and components make this type of installation more expensive

Unframed Bladder Tanks:

- When not using a frame, reinforced material is used. This will not stretch like a framed bladder reducing the comparative capacity.

- As the bladder fills, so to will the footprint of the bladder increase, changing as the tank empties and fills

- This means that the bladder has to be set in place properly so that it doesn’t expand too much and touch part of the building. Bladders are    also more prone to shifting due to heavy rains or uneven ground.

-  It is always cheaper to install a bladder without a frame, and perfectly safe to do so.

When considering a bladder tank, make sure you see a professional manufacture like Fabric Solutions Australia, that way you will get the right expert advice. Remember every liter of water weights 1 kg, so a 1000 liter tank is one ton of weight, so make sure you get the installation right the first time and enjoy years of out of sight rain water collecting.

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