Why Custom Inflatables are Great Business Investments

One of the main reasons why I believe our custom inflatables are a great investment for any business is because they are very easy to customise. By offering custom inflatables – as a hire product, to on-sell to the retail sector or even just to use for your own needs – your business’s growth potential is huge. In fact, we can manufacture our inflatable products to your specifications, so the sky’s the limit. Our capacity to produce inflatables of any size and style, and in any quantity, means that we can continuously support your business and propel your growth.

Another great reason to invest in inflatables is that they offer plenty of branding opportunities. We at D&R Liners don’t just manufacture inflatables; we can also print any design or artwork on them. So whether you want to your company logo on your inflatables hire products or you want them customised with your sporting teams colours and logo, we can do both. Don’t worry; even if you re-use the inflatables, your artwork or logo won’t easily fade as we also put a special clear coating to protect them from wear and tear.

What are some of our most popular inflatable products?

Inflatable soccer goals and fields

Inflatable soccer goals and fields

Don’t have access to a soccer field for your club’s training? Or do you want an exciting life-sized attraction for an event? Our inflatable soccer fields and/or goals may be just what you need. Likewise, if you’re thinking of starting an inflatables hire business, you’ll have the entire sporting and events industries as your potential customers.

Inflatable goalposts

Inflatable goal posts

Inflatable Cricket Nets

Inflatable Cricket Nets

Inflatable cricket nets have been used by many clubs, sporting companies and even to promote the 2015 Cricket World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. They are a fantastic promotional tool to encourage the youth to engage in sport in a fun and exciting way.

They can be totally customised to suit specific requirements and can be fully printed to cater to sponsorship requirements.

Custom Inflatables

Custom Inflatables

Over many years we have produced an extensive range of inflatables such as quad bike tracks, race car tracks, beach volleyball courts, golf driving ranges, shade structures, soccer dribble zones and many more. Many of these creations have come from a suggestion or a quick sketch from a client and we’ve been able to turn it into reality. So if you have an idea, let us know and we will look at turning it into a quality inflatable.

Conclusion

Custom inflatables offer a great way to inject a lot of fun into any event. It’s no wonder that in our many years in the industry, our custom inflatables are consistent bestsellers. They are fun, durable and highly flexible. They also offer great opportunities for branding, and business growth is sure to follow!

But whether you are looking for a custom inflatable for personal use or you are considering it as a business venture, look for two things. First, make sure they are made with safe, high-quality materials. Second, make sure there’s special protection from wear and tear and against the elements.

For information or enquiries on our inflatable products please feel free to get in touch with us. Our friendly staff is on-hand to offer advice and to answer any questions that you may have. Call 07 3393 3477 to speak with us today.

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Fence Boom by DR Tarps

If you’re not familiar with them yet, here are some basic information on what they are and how they work.

What are Spill Containment Booms?

Spill containment booms are floating barriers used to control oil and other chemicals and hazardous materials that spill at sea or in an inland waterway. It works by first containing the spill, thus preventing its rapid spread and facilitating faster recovery. After containment, it deflects and diverts the spill to a designated collection area, where it can easily be vacuumed or pumped from the water. This way, booms can significantly reduce the time and effort it takes to control spills. No wonder it’s a contractor’s favourite!

Another reason why our spill containment booms are key elements in your spill response plan is that you can use them to contain liquid spills of any form, as well as silt, turbidity and other debris.

Why Invest in Spill Containment Booms?

Liquid spills at sea or on inland waterways are some of the hardest to contain, with the wind, waves and the water currents making the task extra challenging. The success of response operations, therefore, is greatly affected by how fast you get there, how well-planned and coordinated your response is and how effective your equipment is.

But if you have a versatile and expertly produced spill containment boom, you can confidently respond to any spill emergency in significantly less time.

This is also why it is important to scrutinize carefully the kind of boom that you invest in. Since we cater to the leading businesses in the oil and maritime sectors, I make sure that our booms all meet the highest standards in the industry.

Top 3 Spill Containment Booms to Consider

GP – General Purpose Booms – The GP Boom is our bestselling spill containment boom so far. Identifying problems and shortfalls with other floating booms, we use special engineering to keep our booms effective, even when used in harsh conditions. They have a round floatation log made from closed cell foam thus maintaining the freeboard required for containment of fluids. As waves and currents increase, many booms become ineffective as contaminants wash over the top of the boom. Our special design, incorporating a splash over flap, ensures that this won’t be a problem when you deploy our BP Boom.  We also use only high-strength materials and non-corrosive fittings that deliver guaranteed impermeability and reliability to contain all chemicals without fail.

Fence Booms – This is a great option if you’re in search of a light and easy-to-use spill containment boom.  Fence booms are essentially floating fences that stay visible on the surface of the water due to rectangular shaped closed-cell foam block that provides ample freeboard. To maintain stability, they a chain in a ballast pocket at the base of the curtain to maintain adequate draft. The importance of having fence booms is that they can be deployed within minutes so you cut your response time short.

Air Inflated Booms – Air inflated booms are cylindrical floats that are placed on water and inflated on-site. In my professional opinion, they meet two important characteristics of an efficient spill containment solution. First, they are easy to store due to their compact size when deflated. Second, they are easy to deploy. They are manufactured using high-quality abrasion-resistant fabrics that dramatically reduce the risk of puncture and therefore failure to contain a spill.

Shore Seal Booms – These Booms are designed to be used in shoreline situations where the boom needs to form a barrier on water and also extend onto land. They are a combination of 2 x water ballast chambers and 1 air-inflated chamber and due to their design and engineering will remain erect on land. These are especially suited to intertidal areas, beaches or riverbanks. These booms are manufactured using HF welded HD Polyurethane to withstand the harsh conditions they are required to work under.

We at D&R Liners have a dedicated HF welding shed and 3 HF welders. With our 6000 m2 site, we can also weld tarps and booms of up to 80 metres in length. So whether you need huge booms or large quantities, we can easily meet your needs.

All our spill containment booms are designed to work effectively in all kinds of aquatic locations. So regardless of whether water conditions are calm or moving during your spill control operation, you can definitely rely on our booms to deliver the performance that is required of them.

We also fabricate for special requirements, so whether you need UV-treated, flame-retardant and short or long-term solutions for spill containment, we have what you need.

Conclusion

If you choose them correctly, spill containment booms can be your biggest asset in your spill control operations. Just remember that in buying booms, look for quality, durability and versatility. Also, it is better to invest in tried-and-tested solutions such as GP booms, fence booms, air-inflated booms and also shore seal booms.

As is true with most of our clients, our readymade and custom-fabricated solutions have proven to be their most valuable equipment in many emergency situations. So if you’re looking to invest in spill containment booms, give me a call on 07 3393 3477 and I’ll personally assist you with your needs.

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With my years of experience in the tarpaulin business, I am sure that regardless of their specific nature, unexpected spills – be it oil, any kind of chemical, or any other hazardous material – can have some major repercussions. We’re talking about wide-scale water or land contamination that can affect or pose a risk to the health, safety and well-being of thousands and even millions of individuals.

In the face of emergency spill control, you just have to trust our expertise when we say that you can’t afford to have materials and equipment that you don’t have complete faith in. Using the right materials will ensure that spills are dealt with quickly and effectively and that your entire response plan works as expected. On the other hand, wrong, faulty, or low-grade equipment are considered as major detrimental risks.

In this article, I’ve put together a list of the 6 spill control solutions you’ll need to combat all manners and scales of potential hazards.

Portable Fluid Holding Tank

If you’re faced with a drastic liquid spill, what better way to respond than to take out a portable fluid holding tank? This refers to a large specially fabricated tank liner that is held in place by a collapsible frame to create a tank or a storage unit. Porta tanks can hold 9000Ltrs of fluid, so they are an ideal spill control solution for spills of any size. In my opinion, however, the biggest benefit offered by porta tanks is that they do not require inflation or assembly. In other words, they are ready to use, so this will definitely cut your emergency response time significantly!

At D&R Liners, we manufacture high-grade porta tanks. Our porta tanks are made from heavy-duty PVC or XR5 with fully welded seams. We also offer the complete package, which includes the collapsible frame, covers, disposable liners, groundsheets and even transportation cases.

Portable Bunds

If you ask me, portable bunds are a must-have for any business that deals with chemicals and other hazardous liquids, such as in the oil and gas industry, truck and car wash bays, plant equipment servicing and fuel transfer. If you’re in such a business, having a portable bunding solution at the ready is part of your social responsibility

The D&R Portable Bund features a snap upside support arrangement that allows simple erection and or access to the bund simply by folding down the sides. Our bunds are a heavy-duty solution but are very easy to handle and simple to erect. These features are a crucial advantage when dealing with spill control.

Find out more about Portable Bunding from my previous article, “Portable Bunding: The Ultimate Spill Containment System”

Silt curtains

We generally recommend silt curtains to clients in the construction, piling and dredging industries. Also known as floating curtains, these effectively keep silt and sediments created by your projects from migrating or spilling into water systems.

Whether you need short term or long term silt control, we have exactly the solutions that you need.

Baffle curtains

Recommended for water treatment projects and wastewater reservoirs, baffle curtains serve as floating water barriers that operate hydraulically. What’s unique about our baffle curtains is a special design that improves settling time and their ability to retain fluid.

Solid floating boom

Crucial to have at hand during oil spills, our solid floating booms are some of our bestselling spill control products available on the market today. What are they exactly? They are non-absorbent foam-filled structures that float on the surface of the water and have a weighted skirt that extends below the surface. We especially recommend this as an investment if you are regularly faced with the potential of an on-water spill whether in sheltered wates, rivers, lakes, marinas or the open ocean.

As with our other spill control products, we accept custom requests for solid floating booms for both short-term and long-term use. If you’re looking for something you can rely on the long term, we can have your curtain boom UV treated to prevent damage due to prolonged exposure to the elements.

Fence booms

Last, but definitely not the least, are fence booms, which are ideal if you’re tasked to respond to marine oil and fuel spills. What many of our clients like about fence booms is how easy it is to store due to its small storage size. These are essentially flat and lightweight floating fences that can be quickly installed once an oil or fuel spill occurs; I guarantee that it won’t take you longer than a few minutes, especially if you use our specially designed fence booms.

Our fence booms feature weighted bottoms and improved foam buoyancy that give them more stability. We also use UV-treated, environmentally compliant materials to produce the highest-grade fence booms you will find in the market.

Conclusion

To gain control over any kind of spill, we recommend you invest only in the right equipment. A quality spill control product should be light, easy to use and easy to store, but should also be durable, long-lasting and 100% effective. Thus, it’s not just a matter of finding porta tanks, portable bunds, silt curtains, fence booms, baffle curtains and floating booms. It’s also a matter of finding high-grade and appropriate spill control solutions for the emergency spills you usually come face to face with.

If you need custom spill control solutions, whether for short or long term use, at competitive prices, don’t hesitate to contact us here at D&R Liners.

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Due to our 30 years of experience as a manufacturer of tarpaulins and spill containment solutions, we’ve had the chance to see various spill control products in action. Speaking from actual experience, along with the feedback of my clients, we can honestly tell you that the D&R Portable Bunding is the ultimate portable spill containment system.

Many of my prospective clients have asked me the same question when trying to decide what kind of spill containment solution to invest in.

“Do I really need to make this investment?” Well, the law seems to think so.

Why Do You Need A Spill Containment Solution?

Due to our stringent Environmental Laws and Policies, we all have a role to play and a general environmental duty to protect our land and waterways. Failure to do so will result in fines and/or prosecution.

This only means one thing: if you’re in an industry where there is a risk or hazard to water or environmental quality, you need to have a spill containment solution at the ready.

This is true for any facility or business dealing with chemicals, such as agricultural firms that regularly employ pesticides, transport facilities that transfer stored liquids, wineries and breweries, milk processing plants, and electrical plants that regularly handle oil and PCBs. Mining companies are especially prone to extremely strict environmental regulations and must have spill containment measures in place at all times.

If you’re in any of these industries, a D&R Portable Bunding Solution will help you comply with the legal requirements of your industry.

But you may be wondering: what is portable bunding?

What is Portable Bunding?

A portable bund is basically a wall or embankment that is made of impervious materials. The most common ones are made of brick, stone or concrete. However, since they are designed to be portable, you can set them up anywhere.

Portable bunds can contain large amounts of liquid in any location you place them. So if your business requires you to deal with spill containment, fluid leakage control and clean-up operations of any kind, I highly recommend you invest in them. If the true test of a great investment is something that you can make good use of, then portable bunds certainly meet the mark.

But how does it differ from other spill containment products? Why is it better? Armed with a fair share of technical knowledge and experience, I can give you more ideas as to why we call this the “ultimate solution”.

What Makes Portable Bunds the Ultimate Solution?

Versatility. Versatility is one of the main reasons why we consider portable bunding as the ultimate solution in spill containment. Bunding is effective regardless of what kind of spill you’re dealing with. With over 30 years of experience in tarpaulin manufacturing and fabrication, I personally make sure our environmental products meet the highest requirements in quality and effectiveness. I can guarantee that our range of portable bunding is made using high-grade materials that are resistant to all kinds of chemicals and pollutants. This makes them capable of dealing with spills involving agricultural chemicals, cleaning agents, detergents, engine coolants, oil and fuel, grease and petroleum and solvents, among others.

Ease of use. One of the biggest concerns clients have when in relation to our spill containment solutions is their ease of use. I’m often asked, “How hard is it to use?” I can certainly understand where they’re coming from. If you have a major chemical spill on your hands, you need your equipment to be easily deployed. This is another reason why portable bunding is always my first suggestion. Portable bunds are collapsible and can be easily rolled up for transport. It is also easy to install on-site, making it ideal for use even in the remotest of locations.

Safe zones. These “safe zones” make up a unique feature of portable bunds, particularly the ones we carry. D&R Portable Bunds have a unique snap-design that helps shorten the amount of time it takes to capture liquid spills. This is why many our portable bunding products the first and only choice for Australia’s leading spill control industries.

Conclusion

Clients who value the usefulness, ease of use and effective design of a product usually invest in portable bunds as their spill containment solution of choice. Investing in a Portable Bunding Solution will equip you to handle any kind of spill. This way, your business can easily comply with all legal environmental obligations.

As one of the trusted and most reputable tarpaulin manufacturers in Australia, you can expect only the highest level of performance from D&R Portable Bunds. Whether you need standard or custom-fabricated solutions for short term or long term use, we’re definitely your go-to source.

Call us up at D&R Liners and I’ll gladly answer all other questions you may have. My goal is to help you make an informed choice when investing in the spill containment solution that’s ideal for you.

To take the guesswork out of buying tarps, visit us at D& Liners, where we can fabricate the perfect tarpaulin solution for your application.

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However, buying a tarpaulin can be more complicated than it seems. So, to help you make the right decision, I’ve put together a list of what to consider when buying tarpaulins.

1. Define your tarpaulins application

Today, we find tarpaulins being widely used for a variety of purposes, and this has made the market highly diverse. To meet the demand, we manufacture different kinds of tarps to meet each specific use, the most common of which include the following:

• As an outdoor protective covering – Tarpaulins are most commonly used to provide protection against the elements, thanks to their weatherproof and waterproof nature. In such cases, the right tarpaulin will depend on the conditions in which it has to withstand. For this reason, tarps are generally classified into “regular duty”, “heavy duty”, and “super heavy duty” options. Heavy duty and super heavy duty options tend to offer better wind and water resistance, as well as improved pliability even in cold environments.
• As an advertising material – Tarpaulins are also commonly used to advertise businesses. Their resistance to outdoor elements means you can place them anywhere, thus making them highly effective for advertising.
• As a ground or surface cover – Tarps are also used to cover the ground or any surface. If you like going camping, a tarp will be an essential item whether to be used as a shade/weather protection cover or even groundsheet.
• As a temporary or emergency barrier – Tarps are highly useful in emergency situations, such as when the roof or wall of a home or establishment becomes damaged. You can also use it as a protective barrier against dust, dirt and paint. They are especially handy if renovating your home or office.

2. Look at the types of tarpaulins available

There are many different types of tarpaulins available; these options have varying sizes, thicknesses, and mesh counts. As a result, tarpaulin manufactures, such as ourselves, manufacture different types of tarps for specific functions. Some of our most popular types of tarps include:

• Poly tarps – Poly is a general term used for Polyethylene and is used in many different forms to manufacture tarpaulins. Poly tarps are a versatile tarpaulin that can be used for practically any purpose and is the most economical choice on the market. Aside from being low in cost, they are also very easy to work with.
• PVC tarps – PVC tarps are a more heavy-duty tarpaulin that are more widely used in the building industry as roof tarps and also where a heavy-duty solution is required. Other common uses are as truck tarpaulins and also grain covers.
• Canvas tarps – Canvas tarps are the original and some would say the best. Canvas tarps are widely used within the transport industry as truck tarps commonly referred to as cap tarps. Canvas tarps play a major role where breathability is a requirement.

3. Choose the right material

When buying a tarpaulin you are faced with a variety of material options. Apart from the 3 major fabric types mentioned above, there are also other fabric options such as Polypropylene, LLDPE, LDPE in both re-enforced and non re-enforced options to consider when choosing the right solution for the job at hand, and this is where D&R Tarpaulins can help.

At D&R Liners, we also offer bulk welding of PVC, LDPE, LLDPE and polypropylene in our contract fabrication service. Whatever your tarpaulin needs, trust D&R to deliver a robust and durable solution.

Conclusion

Whether you’re going camping, need a protective cover for domestic use, or need to protect your load, there’s a specific tarpaulin to meet your needs. Just make sure to consider your application, the different types available, and the different materials you can choose from when shopping for tarpaulins.

To take the guesswork out of buying tarps, visit us at D& Liners, where we can fabricate the perfect tarpaulin solution for your application.

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1. What is it and what are its main advantages?

Many of our clients praise canvas not only for its durability but also for its low environmental impact. Canvas tarps are made using 100% cotton duck fibres, unlike PVC tarps or poly tarps (which are made using either polypropylene or polyethylene). This makes them friendlier to the environment while maintaining the longevity and versatility that our tarps are essentially known for.

2. What are their unique qualities?

• Water-resistant – Perhaps one weakness of canvas tarps is that they are not 100% waterproof. At most, they are water-resistant, which means they can withstand mild water exposure during short periods of time.
• Slip-proof – Unlike PVC and poly tarps, canvas tarps do not have a slippery surface, making them a better choice when work safety is a concern.
• Breathable – The breathable nature of canvas tarps allows air to flow freely through the material, thus preventing condensation and keeping rust at bay. This means it’s great for protecting items that are prone to rust. Also worth mentioning due to breathability, canvas tarps are widely used to transport fruit and produce because it limits sweating.

3. What are the different types of canvas tarps?

• Treated – Treated tarps come with a special protective element that helps them resist UV exposure, moulds, mildew and rotting.
• Untreated – Untreated tarps come in their natural woven form. Although resistant to water, they are not waterproof and can only be used in certain conditions within a limited period of time.
• Flame retardant – Our treated tarps are capable of withstanding water, rot and mildew, but not fire. Thus, we also offer flame retardant treatments to make your canvas tarp safer for use, especially in industrial settings.

4. What are they good for?

Our treated canvas tarps are commonly used to provide protection from the elements. Therefore, they are used for the following applications:

• Residential – Canvas tarps are great around the house because they are easier to handle and store than PVC or poly tarps. You can use them to cover items in your garage or as a temporary furniture cover. In fact, there are so many possible uses for tarps at home, the possibilities are endless.
• Construction – Canvas tarps are useful for covering construction materials, such as sand, gravel, wood, lumber and metal, as well as all kinds of construction tools and equipment.
• Farming – Canvas can effectively protect industrial-grade farming equipment because of its breathable nature guards against rusting. This helps you store your equipment while keeping them in great working condition.
• Transportation – Canvas tarps are commonly used for the transportation of fruit and produce.
• Events – We often make custom outdoor marquees and canopies using canvas. This is one of our many contract fabrication services, which we can also offer at wholesale rates.

Our untreated canvas tarps are all-natural and therefore, are not resistant to water. Such traps are widely used for:

• Painting – The textured surface of natural untreated canvas makes them ideal ‘drop sheets’ for professional painters.
• Hay tarps – Untreated canvas retains its natural breathability, making it ideal for agriculture clients looking to protect hay and other farm goods.

5. How are they used or applied?

Canvas tarps are fastened into place using built-in grommets that we at D&R Liners can place at your request. To maintain the integrity of the material, we also make sure the edges of the tarps are finished and stitched well.

6. What are their limitations?

There really aren’t any! Canvas tarps are the hardest wearing of all tarp fabrics. They offer excellent prolonged exposure to UV and are therefore suitable for a range of applications.

Conclusion

Eco-friendly, durable and versatile, canvas tarps have some unique features that make them very effective coverings especially in the farming, construction and machinery industries. These features include a slip-proof surface and unique breathability. Thus, despite the higher cost and lower weatherproof rating, we still receive a high demand for them.

If you are considering canvas as your tarp material of choice, check out our extensive range of canvas tarps available for retail and wholesale here at D&R Liners. Since we specialise in tarpaulin fabrication at our large factory, we can give you canvas tarps that will serve your specific purpose, from the exact size that you need down to your ideal fitting option. For more information, feel free to visit or call us anytime on 07 3393 3477.

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