UK-based manufacturer and stockist Tanks-UK Ltd offer a range of innovative solutions for fuel dispensing systems. Some of the products readily available include: ALPHA Units Manufactured in the UK, the Alpha units are complete fuel pumps, which can be used with underground or above ground storage tanks. Why would you use these in preference to […]
Manufactured and stocked in the UK Tanks-UK are distributors and stockists of Harlequin’s range of plastic tanks and fuel dispensers. If there’s an item we don’t have in stock, it can be sent out directly from the factory to your delivery address, saving time for you. Take a look as well at our recent blog […]
Manufactured and stocked in the UK Tanks-UK has a range of new products from for commercial, industrial or domestic markets, all manufactured in the UK. Some of these are very different from the run-of-the-mill products as you can see below. IBC Bund Pallets IBC Bund Pallets are designed specifically for Intermediate Bulk […]
EU-manufactured products – stocked in the UK for immediate despatch Cemo have for many years been providing innovative solutions for fuel and chemical storage and dispensing applications. Tanks-UK are CEMO distributors, bringing you a range of products for industrial, commercial or agricultural uses. IBC Spill Bunds The Intermediate Bulk Container, better known as an IBC, […]
Dispensing systems What do we mean by dispensing systems? Well, in the basic form they will consist of a pump, hose and nozzle – but there are many variations on this. For instance, higher speed nozzles available, which are useful for refuelling large vehicle fuel tanks on farms or transport depots. The nozzles can be […]
Fleet users of diesel powered vehicles will almost certainly need to store AdBlue® in bulk as well as diesel. Mostly this would be a dispensing tank (see our earlier blog post here). However, there are reasons why you might want a plain storage tank. One illustration of this is where the customer put in a […]
Bowsers, ADR Tanks & Portable Fuel Tanks There are a lot of situations where refuelling of vehicles and equipment can’t be done from a static tank. Wherever petrol or diesel powered equipment has to be away from the main base, for instance on larger farms, construction sites, landscaping and local authority maintenance support – some […]
What exactly is AdBlue® and why does it need a special type of dispenser? It is basically a solution of urea and demineralised water, which works within a diesel vehicle’s catalytic conversion system to reduce toxic exhaust emissions. The reason why it needs specific tanks is because it is corrosive, so most metal dispensing equipment […]
Sometimes a bowser doesn’t have wheels… If you need to move fuel and/or AdBlue® around a site for refuelling; or you need a portable source of water, it is often more convenient to have a tank on the back of your vehicle rather than towing a bowser. There’s a wide range of different versions available […]
AdBlue spillages are an unwanted scenario, and we need to think upfront about whether we are prepared. Although AdBlue is non-toxic, if spilt & not cleaned up immediately, it will crystallise upon drying. Storing a kit to contain a spillage is a low cost, peace of mind, action that we all could take. AdBlue is […]
With increasing pressure and changing regulations around diesel emissions in the EU, motorists and fleet managers are more concerned than ever about how they can lower diesel emissions. Here are 5 easy steps you can take as a motorist or a fleet manager, to reduce vehicle diesel emissions on a daily basis: 1) Don’t accelerate […]
More and more businesses are adopting the use of AdBlue in order to conform with Euro 6 standards. However, as a fairly recent feature of business fleet management, there is a need for greater awareness of AdBlue use and the consequences of not using it properly in vehicles. AdBlue is stored within the vehicle, in […]
Diesel exhaust fluid – more commonly known as AdBlue is used in newer diesel vehicles with Selective Catalytic Reduction (SER) technology, in compliance with Euro 6 regulations. AdBlue aims to decrease harmful exhaust emissions such as Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) and thus decrease environmental pollution. Vehicles requiring AdBlue will display a warning light indicating a low or empty […]
Vehicle fleet owners are being urged to stay up to date with developments surrounding the pending Euro 6 emission standards, which will mean that many vehicles will require more regular topping up with AdBlue. Some Euro 6 compliant vehicles will require a top up every 3000 miles. A failure to top up frequently enough will […]
