Steel v Plastic

Here at Bin-Dok we deal with some of Ireland’s largest contractors and property developers about our construction product range. One question we are continually asked being which is the best option for my site, plastic or steel mortar tubs? As a company we always advise companies to use steel mortar tubs on site, permitting they are suitable for use on site. There are several reasons for this, durability, quality, convenience and alongside these possibly the most important in today’s climate – environmental.

The Steel Mortar Tub Design

Our steel mortar tubs are designed for ease of use. With sloping edges on the tubs making cleaning the tubs easier for those on site. The Mortar Tub from Bin-Dok is designed to stand the test of time on site, it’s robust and user-friendly design has been recognized by several of our customers nationwide. The steel mortar tubs from Bin-Dok have a longer life span that the plastic tubs on site, this coupled alongside the fact that through the course of their time on site plastic mortar tubs will become impregnated with concrete meaning they are destined for the landfill and cannot be recycled has pushed customers towards the steel mortar tubs.

Environmental Impact of Plastic Mortar Tubs

Normally, plastic items take up to 1000 years to decompose in landfills. But plastic bags we use in our everyday life take 10-20 years to decompose, while plastic bottles take 450 years. This is one of the major reasons we suggested steel mortar tubs to our customer base. Even those who may not be concerned about environmental issues can appreciate steel in this regard will help your company play a very small part.

Our steel mortar tubs are an excellent alternative to plastic mortar tubs for site, which will not fade, warp or shatter. The steel mortar tubs can be maneuvered by crane lift, forklift, teleporter or platter trucks. The steel mortar tubs are fully stack able, watertight and designed with sloping corners for easy cleaning and maintenance on site.

Get in touch

If you want to speak to a member of the Bin-Dok team today regarding your site’s requirements you can get in touch on 059-9793015 or alternatively send your enquiry to Contactus@bin-dok.com.