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Rigid Containment System (RCS)
Basic Concepts has just introduced a new spill containment
device known as The Rigid Containment System (RCS).
The RCS has been specially designed for any customer
requiring a more permanent solution for secondary containment
than our normal flexible containments made from vinyl
or polyurethane coated fabric. The new design is made
from rugged heavy duty steel "C" channels to provide
for longer life than the more portable Sentry Spill
Containment Berms. The RCS offers a flexible design
that can be utilized as a drive-in containment system
or can be modified to a drive-on containment system
using state of the art fiberglass grating. The RCS is
designed specifically to meet or exceed EPA state and
federal regulations for secondary spill containment.
Fuel tankers that require containment can be parked
on (using our raised grating) or in the RCS depending
on the end user's preferences. Unlike the more expensive
concrete berms that can crack over time, the RCS offers
the end user an extended life that has the flexibility
of being able to relocated to a new area should the
need arise.
Key Features: The
Rigid Containment System (RCS)
Meets EPA and State regulations for sized secondary containment
Available in Drive-in or Drive-on design
Designed for long term deployment
Can be deployed on any type surface
All walls are designed for drive over use
Protective surface Coating against corrosion and rust, compatible with fuels
Design allows unit to be relocated if needed
Single piece construction containment basin eliminates opportunity for leaks
Designed for ease of Set up with minimal on site assembly
Drains in four corners for removing rainwater
Rugged heavy duty steel construction designed specifically for heavy equipment applications
Ability to connect units creating additional sump capacity
The RCS is designed and built for high use long term applications. It is the ideal solution for permanent containment
without the drawbacks and limitations and expense of concrete berm basins. The RCS avoid the costs and time associated
with engineering, permitting and constructing concrete secondary containment. There are no concerns with cracking and
filling like there are with concrete bermed containment areas. If something changes and the containment area needs to
be moved, the RCS is able to be relocated without disassembly or permitting.
The RCS can give the user several options to resolve almost any spill containment problem. If your application requires the tanker to rest
on top of the sump and out of harmful chemicals state of the art fiberglass crating can be used to raise the tanker out of the sump area so that
it does not sit in and track out any contained liquids. The RCS is designed to accept an optional drop in grating system that raises the vehicle
to the height of the perimeter wall and keeps the tires above any standing fluids within the sump.
Some application do not require the extra expense of the fiberglass grating and will allow the tanker to be driven in the RCS and rest directly on the floor of the containment system so that the weight and stresses are supported by the underlying substrate. The flexible design features of the RCS allows the end user to choose a drive-in or drive-on secondary containment system to match the design requirements of almost any type of application issues.
Originally designed to meet military and industrial operational needs for containment, the RCS's primary funcition is for secondary containment of refueler trucks. However, the RCS can also be utilized for wash racks, loading and unloading areas for fuels and chemicals and as a decon site.
The RCS utilizes a C channel and I beam construction with heavy gauge steel sheets comprising the floor of the containment unit. The C channel and I beams provide a very durable side and entry wall that can driven across from any direction as demonstrated in the video to the right.
The RCS is designed durable from the ground up. The RCS starts with a firm corrosion preventive sealant used as a rust-inhibiting
undercoating that is applied to the bottom of the RCS. The inside floor of the RCS is coated with a 40 mil slip resistant coating that has
UV inhibitors added allowing for years of service. The coating is compatible with all hydrocarbons and can be reformulated to work with your
additional requirements. The interior coating can be white or tinted to your requirements. Lighter colors reflect sunlight keeping the unit cooler
while darker colors absorb the sunlight allowing the unit to evaporate off rain water quicker.
The RCS has drain ports in all four corners to allow rain water to be removed via gravity. The RCS can include the patented Petro-PipeŽ oil barrier
as an accessory that allows rain or wash water to pass through but traps and contains oil, forming a plug when in contact with filter media.
The RCS standard sizes available are 30'x12'x10" and 40'x12'x10" which is designed to contain the military's 7 ton fuel tank truck and the 2500
gallon HEMTT fuel truck respectively. Custom sizes are available upon request. Let us help design your containment specific to your needs.
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