Super Insulated Swap Body Tanks 26-31–33 CBM: the ideal solution for transporting temperature-sensitive liquid products
Super Insulated Swap Body Tanks 26-31–33 CBM: the ideal solution for transporting temperature-sensitive liquid products
In the chemical, food-grade, and liquid bulk industries, maintaining product temperature during transportation is a strategic challenge. Certain products require a constant temperature to preserve their viscosity, quality, or simply their ability to be loaded and discharged efficiently.
26-31–33 cbm super insulated tank containers are specifically designed to meet these requirements. Thanks to their thicker insulation and integrated heating systems, these containers ensure the product integrity of sensitive liquids over long distances through multimodal transportation (road, rail, and sea).
What is a Super Insulated Tank?
A super insulated Swap Body tank container is a tank container designed to transport liquid products requiring advanced thermal control.
The 26 to 33 cbm models offer a high-capacity solution particularly suitable for low-density products or cargo requiring larger volumes. These units are built with 316L stainless steel and equipped with:
Our Raffles Lease super insulated swap body tanks are very high on their specifications :
• High-performance thicker insulation: polyurethane insulation up to 150 mm
• A steam heating system incl. heated bottom valve and bottom valve flange, with preparation for future fitting a glycol heating system (internal and external)
• Insulated spill box housings and insulated, lockable covers on top and at bottom valve
• With (also without) insulated saddle mounts between frame and barrel to further reduce heat leakage if needed
• A full safety spec. Incl. full walkway, ground operated collapsible handrail and ground operated air valve with piping to the ground, partly with ladder with pull out function.
• A design compliant with international ADR / RID / IMDG transportation standards
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Thicker insulation to maintain products at high temperatures
One of the key advantages of super insulated tanks is their ability to maintain product temperature throughout the entire transportation journey.
Unlike standard tank containers, these models feature a thicker insulation layer that significantly reduces heat loss. This technology is essential for products that:
• solidify quickly,
• become too viscous at low temperatures,
• require constant thermal stability while improving the final quality of transported products.
Super insulated tanks are also designed to operate with steam or glycol heating systems in order to maintain or increase the product temperature whenever necessary.
Which products are transported in a super insulated tank?
26-31–33 cbm super insulated tanks are used across many industries for transporting temperature-sensitive products.
Vegetable oils and edible oils
Edible oils often require thermal maintenance to prevent crystallization or solidification during transportation. Super insulated tanks ensure stable viscosity and facilitate unloading operations.
Food-grade fats
Vegetable fats, and food ingredients are highly sensitive to temperature variations. Reinforced insulation helps preserve their properties and product quality.
Glucose, molasses, and syrups
Food syrups and sweetening products often require controlled temperatures to maintain fluidity. Integrated steam systems allow faster and more efficient unloading.
Latex and liquid resins
In the chemical industry, technical products such as latex or liquid resins must remain at stable temperatures to prevent hardening or product degradation.
Sensitive chemical products
T11 L4BN super insulated Swap Body tanks are also used for transporting solvents, liquid chemicals, and sensitive materials requiring secure thermal maintenance.
The logistical advantages of super insulated tanks
Transportation cost optimization
With a capacity ranging from 26 to 33 cbm ,these containers allow large-volume transportation while optimizing logistics costs and multimodal operations.
International multimodal transportation
Super insulated tanks are compatible with:
• sea transport,
• rail transport,
• road transport.
They also comply with major international safety and transportation regulations in order to secure and preserve product quality throughout the journey.
A sustainable and reusable solution
Tank containers represent a more sustainable alternative compared to single-use packaging solutions. They also help reduce handling operations and contamination risks.
Why choose a super insulated tank?
Choosing a super insulated tank means ensuring:
• product safety through temperature control,
• improved operational efficiency,
• optimized international logistics flows.
Today, these units have become essential for industrial companies transporting temperature-sensitive food-grade, chemical, or technical products.
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