Industrial site managers face tough decisions about equipment investments every day. Typically, these professionals must consider budget, site demands, environmental regulations, and more. All these factors can feel extremely overwhelming, especially when your equipment comes with a high upfront cost, like portable wash pads. Luckily, there is a simple solution to these common problems: renting your equipment rather than buying it.
In this post, we’ll explore why renting portable wash pads often makes more financial and operational sense than purchasing them outright. Whether you manage construction sites, mining operations, or oil and gas facilities, understanding these benefits could save your company money, all while improving environmental compliance. Keep reading to learn more!
What Are Portable Wash Pads?
Understanding the Basics
Portable wash pads are containment systems used to clean heavy equipment and capture dirty water to protect the environment. Built to move easily, last long, and work simply, these systems serve both short-term projects and permanent sites. Wash pads feature raised floors with containment underneath to allow liquids and solids to be captured with causing a worker safety concern.
Types of Portable Wash Pads
At Enviro-Pads, we offer multiple types of equipment washing stations: two of these types included portable wash pads and heavy equipment (pipeline) wash pads.
Our portable wash pads are highly customizable for every application to help contain used wash water and contaminated waste to allow for environmentally friendly disposal or recycle. Our containment systems include:
- Steel, aluminum, and stainless steel construction
- Interlocking pads for custom sizing
- 30-ton surface load rating per pad
- Forklift tubes and lifting eyes for ease of handling and setup
We also offer heavy equipment (pipeline) wash pads, which are ideal for heavy equipment applications. This washing system is best for excavators, bulldozers, and other common types of tracked equipment. For a 32-foot by 20-foot system, standard features include:
- 200-ton overall surface weight rating
- 3,840 gallons storage volume capacity
- High-grade steel construction
- Forklift tubes and lifting eyes
- Non-slip working surface
Why They Matter for Industrial Sites
Industrial sites are subject to strict containment regulations set by both provincial and national organizations. If you violate these rules, your site will be subject to hefty fines or inconvenient shutdowns. But, when you partner with Enviro-Pads, you don’t have to worry about these regulatory headaches. All our spill containment solutions are engineer-certified and meet or exceed the guidelines laid out by the Energy Resource Conservation Board, Alberta Environment, and the Fire Code of Alberta.
The Advantages of Renting
- Skip the Large Upfront Investment
One significant advantage of renting wash pads is avoiding the high upfront costs of buying. When you purchase your equipment outright, you’ll be responsible for the high upfront cost and storage costs. This can strain budgets, especially for companies that need several wash pads.
On the other hand, rental costs typically run about 3-5% of the purchase price per month, making them affordable for most project budgets. Consider: would your current budget better accommodate a small monthly fee or a large capital expense? Use this answer to help you decide between renting and buying.
- Scale Up or Down as Needed
Is your project temporary? Or are you working on a significant site turnaround that requires more equipment washing than usual? Depending on the circumstances, seasonal or shutdown work often demands equipment for just a few weeks or months. In these cases, renting is ideal. You can scale up when busy, then return your portable or pipeline wash pads when demand drops or project scope changes. Once you return your system to the Enviro-Pads team, we’ll clean, bleach, and recertify it so it is ready for the next site.
- Meet Environmental Regulations Without Extra Effort
As we’ve discussed, environmental rules are strict about containing and treating wash water from cleaning equipment, especially when dealing with hazardous chemicals or materials. How can you ensure compliance? Trust a supplier like Enviro-Pads who continuously meets or exceeds stringent local and national guidelines. Our rental wash pads arrive ready to meet these standards, giving you consistent peace of mind.
- Custom Solutions Without Commitment
Want a system designed just for your needs? Enviro-Pads can help with that. For example, our modular wash pad systems adapt to fit your space limits, contain different amounts of fluid, or handle unusual site conditions. The proper setup ensures your operations run smoothly, no matter your site’s challenges. You’ll find that custom configurations solve problems you might not have anticipated – all without the long-term commitment of purchasing custom equipment.
Rent Your Pipeline Wash Pad Today!
Ready to add a portable heavy-duty wash pad to your operation? Don’t wait–contact Enviro-Pads for equipment rentals! We often have several systems ready to go and can get a spill containment solution to your site within 24 hours. Have questions? Contact us to learn more about how we can help.
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