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Responding to the need for large volume fumigation of high-value commodities, GrainPro has developed and field tested an intergrated system, PITS™, (which stands for Pesticide-free Integrated Transportation and Storage) that provides for:
It begins with a special rapid-loading Cocoon™, called a PITS Tunnel™, in which disinfestation is accomplished using vacuum, and whose load capacity matches that of a 20-foot shipping container. The design allows handling of skid-mounted commodities using a fork truck. Before treatment, entire skid-loads can be wrapped in an insect-resistant barrier, called PalletWrap™, to protect the commodity from reinfestation and from ingress of moisture or a TranSafeliner (TSL) can be used inside the 20 foot or 40 foot container. Transportation is easy because these skids can be put in standard 20’-40’ shipping containers using forklifts. The tunnel shape structure is made of flexible reinforced PVC having a “clam” shape door at the front and a vacuum inlet at one of the sides. During loading the “tunnel” is held up by means of rubber bungi bands connected to a galvanized metal frame. A protective layer of 20 mm plywood, thick rubber mats or other flat, smooth and strong material is placed at the bottom of the tunnel. Pallets are loaded into the tunnel which after closing the “clamshell” door will become a vacuum “chamber”. For outdoor use or use in a warehouse. Frame can be easily dismantled and moved. |
