The foundations for a new era in tank cleaning safety were laid in 2019 and in less than three years Re-Gen Robotics has already forged its reputation as the ‘go to’ company for 100% no man entry tank cleaning solutions.

With an ambitious, young, pioneering team driving the company’s success, they have singlehandedly disrupted the sector by establishing the new norms of safety, service, integrity, and trust.

Managing Director, Fintan Duffy is at the helm of the team setting these new safety standards, unknown before in the industry. He and his team have redefined how the dirtiest most dangerous tanks are cleaned and have set a new benchmark for tank cleaning in the sector.

It’s clear to see that the industry is responding to a company that is committed to safety and performance that goes far beyond their requirements. By engaging Re-Gen Robotics’ tank cleaning services, they are strengthening their own business performance, competitiveness, and reputation.

Mr Duffy says: “It’s simple, we embed the delivery of best practice at every tier of the business from equipment design and engineering to service delivery and after sales. Inherent safety can be achieved by avoiding hazards altogether, rather than trying to control them and that’s where massive cost savings are made.”

Their self-contained system includes vacuum, jetting, cranage, and robotics, with nothing extra to hire or buy, simplifying the entire tank cleaning process. Productivity is enhanced and tanks are brought into operation again more quickly.

According to Mr Duffy, ‘High Hazard’ need never be ‘High Risk’, if the correct risk controls are in place, and that’s where his company comes in. “Tank Terminal operators are focused on attaining productivity while also maintaining operational efficiency. By taking advantage of our latest and most advanced proprietary technology, they are reducing the duration of the tank clean and its intensity, and realising the significant benefits of efficiency, safety, quality and cost saving.

“Our highly standardised and self-contained operation process means the cleaning schedule is ultra-precise, allowing clients to reasonably estimate the amount of time needed for cleaning any given tank. There are clear advantages for tank terminals; fixed costs, reduced paperwork and permits, and no requirement for capital outlay and standby rescue teams.”

Re-Gen Robotics’ service from start to finish is straightforward and completely transparent, they are providing clients a tried and tested, premium tank cleaning service from a company they can trust.

Four main robotic tank cleaning services are provided to a range of companies across the UK. These include Fixed Roof, Floating Roof, Heavy Fuel Oil and Coned Floor Tank cleaning. Their unique, closed loop cleaning system can reduce cleaning time by between 40 and 80 per cent, significantly decreasing tank downtime and loss of production.

At no time during their cleaning process is there a need for human presence in a tank. The operator remains in a Zone 1 control unit where activity is analysed through a series of ATEX cameras and gas monitoring equipment fixed to the robot.

The entire tank cleaning system can be set up in two hours, which is a fraction of the time required for manned crews to gear up, to enter a tank. The operation is recorded on CCTV from the ATEX cameras affixed to the robots and is made available to the client upon completion of the works. All files are date and time stamped to ensure the process is traceable for auditing purposes.

A record of gas detection readings is also issued on completion of each vessel cleaning, produced by the onboard gas monitoring equipment. The truck telemetry system generates real time information on all key aspects including energy consumption and waste generation. These reports contribute to clients being able to make immediate decisions that help them conserve funds and run cleaner, greener businesses.

The team is agile and ready to meet the needs of their customers, staying close to them to ascertain what additional features Re-Gen Robotics can create to provide them most value. Since 2019, Re-Gen Robotics has made £7 million investment across all key areas of their service, in preparation for significant international growth.

Mr Duffy says that he is already seeing the results of the growth plan they put in place a year ago. “Being innovative and agile is part of our DNA, we continually invest in our service to meet our customers’ needs – our people and equipment are best-in-class, in fact we are unique in the marketplace.”