Lubricant Storage & Fluid Handling Solutions
Correct storage and handling is an important part of effective lubricant and fluid management. Poor storage, contamination, spills and inaccurate dispensing can increase costs, create unnecessary waste and affect the performance of the fluids being used.
Kernow Oils supplies a comprehensive range of lubricant storage, fluid transfer and dispensing equipment for workshops, manufacturing facilities, commercial vehicle fleets and industrial sites.
Our range includes equipment for storing, transferring, measuring and dispensing oils, lubricants, greases and other workshop fluids. From individual drum pumps and hose reels to complete fluid storage and management systems, we can help businesses create safer, cleaner and more efficient fluid handling processes.
Why Is Correct Lubricant Storage & Handling Important?
Lubricants can only perform effectively if they reach the equipment in the correct condition. How oils and fluids are stored, transferred and dispensed can therefore be just as important as selecting the correct lubricant.
Effective fluid storage and handling can help businesses:
- Reduce contamination – protecting lubricants from dirt, water and other contaminants.
- Prevent spills and leaks – improving workplace cleanliness and reducing environmental risks.
- Reduce lubricant waste – providing greater control over how fluids are transferred and dispensed.
- Improve workplace safety – reducing unnecessary manual handling and uncontrolled fluid transfer.
- Improve dispensing accuracy – helping ensure the correct quantity of fluid reaches the correct equipment.
- Improve stock control – making it easier to monitor lubricant consumption and identify unexpected usage.
- Create more efficient workshops – keeping oils, greases and dispensing equipment organised and accessible.
Good fluid management can also help protect the investment made in high-quality lubricants by reducing the risk of contamination between storage and the point of use.
Choosing the Right Fluid Handling Equipment
The most appropriate storage and dispensing system depends on the fluid, container size, volume used and how frequently it needs to be transferred.
Consider the Fluid Being Handled
Different fluids can require different pumps, seals, hoses and dispensing equipment. Equipment should always be compatible with the oil, grease or fluid being handled.
Dedicated equipment can also help prevent cross-contamination between different lubricant grades and products.
Consider Storage and Container Size
Lubricants may be supplied in containers ranging from smaller packs and drums through to Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs) and bulk storage tanks.
The storage and dispensing equipment should be appropriate for the container size, available space and volume of fluid being used.
Consider How the Fluid Will Be Dispensed
A workshop occasionally transferring oil from a drum may only require a simple pump and dispensing unit. A busy fleet workshop or manufacturing facility may benefit from fixed pipework, hose reels, metered dispensing or a more advanced fluid management system.
Where fluids need to be taken directly to vehicles or machinery, a mobile dispensing unit may provide a more practical solution.
Consider Metering and Fluid Control
For businesses using larger volumes of lubricants, accurate metering can provide greater visibility and control over fluid consumption.
Fluid management and metering systems can help track how much lubricant is dispensed, reduce uncontrolled usage and support better stock and cost management.
Why Choose Kernow Oils for Fluid Storage & Handling?
Kernow Oils provides more than individual pumps, tanks and dispensing equipment. We can help businesses consider the complete journey of a lubricant from delivery and storage through to transfer, dispensing and eventual waste oil collection.
Our team can advise on practical fluid handling solutions for workshops, factories, fleet maintenance facilities and industrial sites.
We can help with:
- Lubricant and fluid storage
- Drum and IBC storage systems
- Pumps and fluid transfer equipment
- Fixed and mobile dispensing systems
- Hose reels and dispensing valves
- Metering and fluid management systems
- Grease dispensing equipment
- Waste oil collection and handling
- Spill prevention and containment
- Fluid handling accessories
Combining suitable storage and dispensing equipment with the correct lubricants can help create a cleaner, safer and more efficient approach to fluid management.
Need Help With Lubricant Storage or Fluid Handling?
Not sure which pump, dispensing system or storage solution is right for your site?
Kernow Oils can help assess your requirements and recommend suitable equipment based on the fluids you use, container sizes, dispensing volumes and working environment.