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Welcome to UltraTech University! Here, you will find a growing collection of articles and videos designed to help you make smart decisions about spill containment, spill response, stormwater management, facility protection, and a few other important topics. Be sure to check back often for new content!

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Spill Decks vs. Spill Pallets for 55-Gallon Drums

Spill Decks vs. Spill Pallets for 55-Gallon Drums

A common question here at UltraTech is which spill containment solution is best for 55-gallon drums—spill decks or spill pallets. Each product has its pros and cons, which we'll discuss in detail belo…
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UltraTech Product Training – Ultra-Spill Deck P6 and P8

In this video, we’ll teach you everything you need to know about the Ultra-Spill Deck P6 and the Ultra-Spill Deck P8, both designed to contain spills from multiple 55-gallon drums. Note that our train…
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UltraTech Product Training – Ultra-Spill King

In this video, we’ll teach you everything you need to know about the Ultra-Spill King—a spill pallet designed for mobility. Note that our training videos are mostly designed to help our distributors b…
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UltraTech Product Training – Ultra-Spill Pallet – Fluorinated Models

In this video, we’ll teach you everything you need to know about our fluorinated spill pallets. Note that our training videos are mostly designed to help our distributors better understand our product…
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UltraTech Product Training – Ultra-Spill Pallet – Flexible Models

In this video, we’ll teach you everything you need to know about our flexible spill pallets. Note that our training videos are mostly designed to help our distributors better understand our products b…
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UltraTech Product Training – Ultra-Spill Pallet – Plus Models

In this video, we’ll teach you everything you need to know about our Plus model spill pallets. Note that our training videos are mostly designed to help our distributors better understand our products…
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UltraTech Product Training – Ultra-Spill Pallet – Steel Models

In this video, we’ll teach you everything you need to know about our steel spill pallets. Note that our training videos are mostly designed to help our distributors better understand our products but …
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UltraTech Product Training – Ultra-Spill Pallets

In this video, we’ll teach you everything you need to know about our spill pallets. Note that our training videos are mostly designed to help our distributors better understand our products but can al…
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UltraTech Product Training – Cross of Life

In this short video, we explain the Cross of Life, which is unique to the many spill pallets that UltraTech offers. This design feature makes for a far more rigid spill pallet—better performance, long…
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UltraTech Product Training – Ultra-Spill Pallet – Nestable Models

In this video, we'll teach you everything you need to know about our nestable spill pallets. Note that our training videos are mostly designed to help our distributors better understand our products b…
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The Truth About Salvage Drums

The Truth About Salvage Drums

There is confusion in the marketplace regarding salvage drums. The term “overpack” has become synonymous with “salvage drum” in recent years, and there are many products on the market, which look like…
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90-Second Know How – Unboxing Videos

We've published a handful of fun "unboxing" videos staring our very own zany marketing boss, Mario Cruz, on our YouTube channel. Check out some highlights in this 90-second video.…
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Secondary Containment Capacity EPA Requirements Explained

In this video, we explain the secondary containment requirements outlined by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) here in the U.S. The primary regulation, EPA 40 CFR 264.175, consists of three re…
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Chemical Compatibility 101 for Spill Containment & Spill Response Products

All of the products listed in our catalogs and on our website denote their respective chemical compatibility rating. But what do those ratings mean? This video will help you to decipher those ratings …
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Protect the Water System from Sediment and Pollutants with Ultra-Drain Guard Catch Basin Inserts

A video overview of the Ultra-Drain Guard, which is engineered to filter stormwater waste before it becomes a problem in the water system. As a storm drain filter, it removes contaminants like litter,…
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The Original “Gull Wing” Hardtop Provides Safe & Secure Outdoor Spill Containment for 55-Gallon Drums

Our original Ultra-Hard Top Gull Wing model consists of all-polyethylene construction, a heavy-duty steel cover lift assembly, and removable deck grates making it a perfect fit for any outdoor spill c…
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A Video Comparison of Ultra-Spill Pallets for Secondary Containment of 55-Gallon Drums

In this video, we compare eight different models of the Ultra-Spill Pallet—their applications, specs, capacities, and more. And while all are designed to provide secondary containment to 55-gallon dru…
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The Ultra-Spill Deck Modular Secondary Spill Containment System

In this video training session, we explain the Ultra-Spill Deck modular spill containment system for 1-, 2- and 4-drum applications. We'll cover the advantages of the system, how they are assembled, a…
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Outdoor Secondary Spill Containment for 55-Gallon Drums

Storing hazardous liquids outdoors doesn't make it more safe or even legal in most cases. To comply with local regulations and, more importantly, protect your facility and those who work there, outdoo…
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Overview of the Ultra-IBC Spill Pallet – Plus Model

While not our first secondary containment pallet for intermedia bulk containers, the Ultra-IBC Spill Pallet Plus Model is by far our most popular. This video overview of the product will show you why …
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The Ultra-Spill Deck Bladder System

This video provides an overview of the Ultra-Spill Deck bladder system designed to contain one, two, or four 55-gallon drums. The bladder system allows for a smaller spill pallet footprint, while also…
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All About Ultra-Containment Berms

Learn all about our Ultra-Containment Berm products, which can be used to containing spills from trucks, vehicles, equipment, and larger containers. In most cases, spill containment berms are required…
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90 Second Know How – Warranty

UltraTech's 5-year warranty is above and beyond all other spill containment solutions. This 90-second video explains our amazing warranty.…
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How to Use Sandbags to Prevent Flooding in an Emergency

How to Use Sandbags to Prevent Flooding in an Emergency

In weather-related emergencies, local officials oftentimes designate several sandbag-filling stations throughout the community. Those who take advantage of these free sandbags don’t always understand …
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