In this resource we outlined briefly some of the advantages of using an Assembly Drip Pan™ product instead of purchasing an oversized drip pan for a large spill footprint application. The advantages outlined should not be considered comprehensive but simply a selection of benefits.

Applications:

Reasons for using a larger footprint drip pan vary. But for general discussion let’s say that people generally purchase a large drip pan because they have a large spill area to cover. The larger the spill area increases the size requirement of the drip pan.

Comparison of Solutions:

The standard solution to a large spill area is to buy an oversized drip pan to cover the spill area. However, oversized drip pans create both logistical and costs concerns for the buyer.

For this reason Killarney Metals has developed the Assembly Drip Pan. This drip pan product is an innovation that assists in both coverage as well as costs. When a drip pan requirement includes a surface area that extends over the 48”x48” footprint additional costs may be incurred by the customer. Below, in table format, we have outlined some of these costs considerations and how the Assembly Drip Pan answers.

Add-on Costs w/ Oversized Pans	Assembly Drip Pan Answers
Because oversized drip pans are made with oversized sheets of metal production of these types of pan are limited to facilities that either have the equipment to form oversized sheet or will use significant labor time in welding together such a pan.	The Drip Pan Assembly standardizes the sizing of the required production by breaking up the total surface area to be cover among several overlapping pans. Smaller sheet sizes can be used to make the pans and Killarney Metals can provide the competitive advantage in pricing.
Oversized drip pans can be weakened due to size of pan and material thickness. The only way to combat the weakening of the pan is to incorporate reinforcement or increase the material thickness used.	The Assembly Drip Pan allows a lighter gauge material to be used size the individual pan sizes will be smaller and the overlapping nature of the assembly can actually build strength to the overall pan.
Oversized Drip Pans are a %#**@! to ship. They require building special skids. In some cases they may require individual shipping since a more flatbed won’t carry the size. Not good.	The Assembly Drip Pans are made to fit on a normal skid sizing and can be stacked so that you do not pay for multiple skid shipments or special skid sizing.
Oversized drip pans can be an installation nightmare. In many instances they require onsite builds and installs. You pay for the time of having those installers onsite.	The Assembly Drip Pan can be put together simply and effectively by literally anyone on site. Simply overlap the pan edges and you are in business.
Oversized drip pans require special means of emptying. Fill up an oversized drip pan and try to empty it without a pump, hose or something else to get the contents out.	Assembly Drip pans can be emptied individually. Simply detach the full portion and empty it.

How Does the Assembly Drip Pan™ Work:

The Assembly Drip Pan is made with a rolled edge that allows the pans to overlap and act as a complete drip pan unit. The overlapping portion of the drip pan gives the Assembly Drip Pan strength and coverage.

So determine your spill footprint to cover. This would be the area where your leak(s) are occurring. If that area will require an oversized pan, generally over 4 foot in multiple directions, consider using an Assembly Drip Pan. To figure out how your assembly should look simply take the surface area to cover and divide it up in increments based on the Assembly Drip Pan desired.

Total Surface Area = 120” x 72”

Potential Assembly Drip Pan Configuration = 4 each 36” x 60” pans

When you receive your Assembly Drip Pans you will see the rolled edge and the gap that is allowed to overlap one pan on another’s edge. slide or assembly your pan in place and you are ready to catch that spill.

Killarney Metals introduced this new drip pan product to help you with large footprint requirement. Assembly Drip Pans allow you to fit pans together in an overlapping fashion so that multiple pans act as 1 larger pan. The best part is that YOU SAVE on the cost of production, shipping and installation. The Assembly Drip Pan will work as 1 solid pan once installed.