January/February 2019
Components
B ULK D ISTRIBUTOR
him. Blackmer is a name that sells itself and the after-sales support is
just as reliable as the pump itself.”
It appears that there is no stopping Kees in’t Veen in his quest to
build the ultimate one-stop tank-transport service organization in
Europe. And there’s more to come as in’t Veen is in the process of
opening a satellite service facility in nearby Moerdijk and also owns
an additional 10ha of land with railroad access at Europoort
Rotterdam, which will allow him to begin servicing railcars when it is
eventually built out.
So what began as a simple family-based operation created by Kees
in’t Veen’s father has become a tank-transport leader that still uses
family values and long-established trustworthy relationships as the
basis for its success.
“In 2005, we developed the company motto of ‘Visible Quality’,
which is not only a clean truck or a nice tank, but that you have the
right equipment and the right people who can help you, support
you when there is a problem,” said in’t Veen. “We have a long-term
relationship with Blackmer, and it’s important to have good
relationships. That may be old-fashioned, but we depend on good
relationships and Blackmer has been good for us, which is how we
separate ourselves from the other transport companies.”
This article was written by Frederic Lambin, EMEA – sales transport
manager for Blackmer and PSG
www.leschaco.com
Blackmer STX Series Sliding Vane Pumps feature a 316 stainless-steel body and internals with
chemical-resistant seals, bearings and O-rings, all of which make it an ideal solution when
transferring corrosive liquids like hydrogen peroxide
trustworthiness of the Blackmer products that in’t Veen has
deployed at his businesses have created a level of loyalty to the
brand that is virtually unshakeable. For example, after seeing first-
hand the performance and reliability of STX in handling H2O2, in’t
Veen had one installed on the grounds of his tank cleaning facility at
ITT to perform transloading applications during product-evacuation
activities for transports and containers that need to be cleaned.
Kees in’t Veen Tanktransporten also has a fleet of trucks that
transports refrigerant gases. Those vehicles are equipped with
50mm Blackmer LGL Series Sliding Vane Pumps. The ductile-iron
LGL pumps are UL-listed and feature a cavitation suppression liner
that reduces noise, vibration and wear during their operation. They
also have replaceable casing liners and end discs for easy rebuilding
of the pump to like-new condition.
“We have gas trailers that are dedicated for gas transport and all
are outfitted with Blackmer LGL pumps,” said in’t Veen. “These
trailers need to be unloaded below 100kg to be considered empty
and the LGL pumps do a great job. That is fantastic equipment.
They save our clients a lot of money and time by emptying the
trailers to acceptable levels.”
Another ITT business is Container Terminal Europoort, where up to
800 laden or empty liquid and gas tank containers can be stored
before moving along to their next destination in the global supply
chain. Again, the gas tanks – which have capacities ranging from
700 to 1,400 kg – must have no more than 100kg inside of them to
be considered ‘empty’. For this evacuation job, in’t Veen employs a
Blackmer HDL362C Series Reciprocating Gas Compressor capable of
handling hazardous, toxic and flammable gases.
The oil-free design of the HDL362C does not add any additional
contamination to the gas being handled, while its full distance piece
and piston-rod seals create a compartment between the gas and the
lubricated crankcase, which minimises any leakage to the crankcase
or the atmosphere. High-efficiency polyetheretherketone (PEEK)
valves provide superior sealing characteristics, high efficiency and
durability, and the heavy-duty, precision-ground crankshaft features
roller bearings and integral counterweights to ensure smooth, quiet
operation.
“He’s been using Blackmer for a long time, since the beginning of
the company 30 years ago,” said Opschoor. “The Blackmer products
are very reliable, that’s why he’s loyal to us and we’re very loyal to
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The ITT Transport Service
Centre at Europoort is
constantly full of activity,
and pump and compressor
technologies from Blackmer
play a prominent role in
ensuring that all of the site’s
various businesses operate
smoothly, safely and reliably