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Abfad Ltd News and PressAbfad are now SSIP Certified
We’re pleased to announce that Abfad are also now SSIP approved. When a contractor is SSIP certified, it means their health and safety management processes have been evaluated and meet the HSE backed, SSIP Core Criteria. For our clients, this means reduced risk by...
Abfad Ltd: Pioneers in Innovative Technology for Industrial Solutions
Abfad Ltd is a UK-based company renowned for its cutting-edge solutions in industrial maintenance, safety, and environmental protection. Since its inception in 1996, the company has built a strong reputation for blending innovation with practicality, addressing...
Aviation Fuel Storage Protection
An underground fuel storage tank at an RAF site in the UK site was designated to be internally renovated and have a new double-skin liner installed as the previous one had failed.
Double Skin Tank Lining FAQ’s
Double-Skin Tank Lining Q&A Operators who have installed a double-skin tank liner in their storage tanks are aware of the benefits this lining system provides. However, for those who have not yet considered this system for safeguarding their tanks and stored...
Fibreglass fuel storage tanks – Repair and coating
Fibreglass storage tanks, like steel tanks, can also become damaged and need repairs and coating. We know having a storage tank out of action is costly for our clients and getting the tank back in service quickly is important. Our process to get this kind of tank...
The Storage Tank Killer
A storage tank is an important asset. But what happens when a storage tank can't do its job? The failure of a storage tank can cause significant problems. Unfortunately, corrosion is a common issue that can lead to serious consequences, especially for underground...
Prompt Payment Code Member
We are delighted to share that Abfad is now part of the Prompt Payment Code (PPC). The PPC is administered by the Small Business Commissioner on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) and sets standards for payment practices and best practice, covering...
The Problem of Stability in Rope Access and How to Fix it
The Beginning of Rope Access Rope access has been around for many years now. In the 1930s, men were seated on a wooden plank called a Bosuns' Chair and lowered down on the end of a rope. Even the ancient Egyptians used to lower men on ropes made from reed fibres to...
What Are the Key Benefits of Using Rope Access Over Other Methods?
Rope access is a safe, cost-effective and efficient way to gain access to hard-to-reach areas compared to more traditional methods such as scaffolding or ladders. It offers several advantages over these traditional approaches which make it an attractive option for...
Why is tank lining important?
Over the years we have gained vast knowledge and experience lining and repairing storage tanks of all different shapes and sizes. One thing is clear from our time in this industry, corrosion is the main enemy of the storage tank and shortens its lifespan considerably.