SQUID ENGINEERING
Expert Consulting Solutions for Chemical Transportation
Squid Engineering is the only independent chemical transportation consulting company in the rail industry.
The railcar industry is quite large but the availability of knowledgeable experts who know how to properly ship chemicals is low. The number of people who know the chemistries, linings, and transportation regulations are fewer every year.
We strive to protect assets, ensure equipment regulations are met, and equip companies to safely transport chemicals.
Our Services
Contact us today to discuss how our expert consultants can provide tailored solutions for your transportation needs.
Squid Engineering is ready to assist with any inquiries and ensure your consulting needs are met with competence and efficiency.
Car Owners
Perform commodity review by processing the SDS’s and determining:
Optimal car sizes
Gasket compatibility for multiple commodities
Determine potential corrosion concerns
Recommend suitable linings
Confirmation of appropriate packaging for hazardous commodities
Gauge amount of risk when shipping hazardous products maintained within the fleet
Prepare or review new car specification for optimal paint, lining and equipment options
Lining failure analysis & root cause determination
Shippers
Breakdown the lining history for each commodity and determine how long the lining is lasting, and if repairs hold up over time
Create a cost matrix of when to reline the car or to repair lining damage
Determine corrosivity of commodities and recommend/outline best lining options
Create/review car specifications for optimization
Review/create procedures to onboard new lining
Independent lab testing on all possible lining types to gauge serviceability
Lining failure analysis & root cause determination
Host lunch-and-learns on various paint and lining topics
Coating Application Shops
Review/create training plan for coating applicators and blasters
Efficient onboarding of new hires
Create/review/independently audit shop blast and lining process
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