​In the demanding world of offshore energy and industrial operations, protecting your critical electrical equipment is non-negotiable. Extreme weather, corrosive saltwater, and the constant threat of hazardous gases can quickly compromise sensitive machinery, leading to costly downtime and safety risks.
 
This is precisely where TLS Pressurized MCC (Motor Control Center) Switchgear Shelters become your ultimate solution. Designed with unparalleled safety, durability, and reliability in mind, these cutting-edge enclosures are revolutionizing how offshore companies safeguard their vital assets.
 
What is an MCC Pressurized Shelter and Why Do You Need One?
An MCC pressurized shelter is a specially engineered enclosure built to house crucial electrical equipment like switchgear and motor control centers. Its primary purpose is to ensure the safe and reliable operation of your machinery by providing an impenetrable barrier against the harsh offshore environment.
 
Think of it as a fortified bunker for your electronics, designed to protect them from:
  • Extreme temperatures: From scorching heat to freezing cold.
  • Moisture and saltwater: The constant threat of corrosion and short circuits.
  • Hazardous gases: Preventing explosive atmospheres from reaching your sensitive equipment.

The Unmatched Advantages of TLS Pressurized Shelters
TLS shelters aren't just any enclosures; they are meticulously engineered solutions packed with benefits that directly impact your operational efficiency and safety bottom line:
  • Zone 2 Compliance: Your Safety Guarantee. 
Safety is paramount, and TLS understands this. Our shelters are rigorously designed to meet the strict IEC60079-13 standards for hazardous locations, specifically Zone 2 environments. This critical compliance ensures that your equipment remains safely isolated from potentially explosive atmospheres caused by flammable gases, mitigating significant risks.
  • Built to Last: Durability in the Face of Adversity. 
Offshore conditions are brutal. That's why TLS shelters are constructed with high-grade materials specifically chosen for their resilience against corrosive elements like saltwater, intense winds, and fluctuating temperatures. This robust engineering guarantees long-term performance, even in the most demanding circumstances.
  • Advanced Pressurization System: Keeping Danger Out. 
This is a cornerstone of TLS's safety commitment. Our advanced pressurization system actively maintains a positive pressure within the shelter. This ingenious mechanism prevents the ingress of any hazardous external gases, creating a safe, controlled internal environment and significantly enhancing both operational safety and reliability.
  • Flexible Customization: Solutions Tailored to You. 
Every offshore project has unique requirements. TLS offers fully customizable solutions to perfectly match your specific needs. Whether it's the size, internal layout, or configuration, we can tailor each shelter to your exact project specifications, ensuring maximum efficiency and optimal space utilization.
  • Cost-Effective Solution: Protecting Your Investment. 
While safety and durability are top priorities, TLS pressurized MCC shelters also deliver significant cost-effective benefits. By comprehensively protecting valuable equipment, drastically reducing downtime, and ensuring compliance with stringent safety standards, our shelters ultimately lead to lower operational costs for your offshore business. It's an investment that pays for itself.

Why Choose TLS for Your Offshore Shelter Needs?
With years of specialized expertise in offshore container solutions, TLS has cemented its position as a leader in providing top-tier, flexible, and reliable pressurized shelter solutions. Our unwavering focus is on delivering solutions that not only meet but consistently exceed industry expectations, from adherence to international safety standards to innovative, customizable designs.
 
Conclusion: Secure Your Offshore Future with TLS
For industries operating in the challenging offshore environment, the choice of a shelter solution is critical. TLS pressurized MCC switchgear shelters offer an optimal balance of unparalleled safety, enduring durability, and undeniable cost-efficiency. With their vital IEC60079-13 compliance and proven ability to withstand extreme conditions, you can rest assured that your critical systems are always protected, ensuring seamless and safe operations for years to come.
 
Ready to enhance your offshore safety and efficiency? Contact TLS today to discuss your customized pressurized MCC shelter solution!
 
TLS Offshore Containers / TLS Special Containers is a global supplier of standard and customised containerised solutions. 
Wherever you are in the world TLS can help you, please contact us.
 
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Written by Oliver

​In the demanding world of offshore exploration and production, precision and reliability are non-negotiable. Every piece of equipment, from the smallest sensor to the largest rig component, plays a crucial role. This is especially true for laboratory containers, which are vital for on-site analysis, quality control, and research. But a container is only as good as its complete setup, and that's where TLS Offshore Lab Containers excel, offering a comprehensive suite of accessories designed for peak performance in the harshest marine environments.

The Power of Integrated Design: Beyond the Basic Container
At TLS Offshore, we understand that a lab container is more than just a box. It's a controlled environment, a secure workspace, and a hub for critical data. That's why our containers are designed with a focus on seamless integration of essential accessories, ensuring your offshore laboratory operates flawlessly.

Precision Control and Monitoring for Unwavering Accuracy
Maintaining stable conditions is paramount for accurate experimental results. TLS Offshore Lab Containers incorporate advanced control and monitoring accessories:
  • Temperature Regulation Systems: Our units are equipped with robust air conditioning systems to maintain precise internal temperatures, crucial for sensitive experiments and equipment, regardless of external conditions.
  • High-Accuracy Humidity and Pressure Sensors: Real-time monitoring of humidity and pressure is vital for a wide range of offshore applications, from material testing to environmental simulations. Our sensors provide reliable data, ensuring your experiments are conducted under ideal, consistent parameters.
  • Integrated Data Loggers: Every critical parameter—temperature, humidity, pressure—is continuously recorded, allowing for comprehensive data analysis, traceability, and validation of your experimental results. This is indispensable for regulatory compliance and scientific integrity.

Built to Endure: Structural Integrity and Superior Sealing
Offshore environments demand exceptional durability and protection. TLS Offshore Lab Containers feature structural and sealing components engineered for extreme conditions:
  • Airtight, High-Strength Doors: Designed with advanced sealing strips, our doors prevent any external interference, crucial for maintaining cleanroom conditions or precise environmental simulations.
  • Safety Observation Windows: Made from high-temperature and explosion-proof glass, these windows allow for real-time observation of experiments without compromising safety or environmental integrity.
  • Adjustable, Corrosion-Resistant Shelving: Our stainless steel shelves are fully adjustable to accommodate various sample sizes and specialized lab apparatus, optimizing space and workflow.
  • Controllable Gas Inlet/Outlet Systems: For experiments requiring specific gas environments (e.g., inert gas protection), our containers are equipped with precise, controllable valves for efficient gas exchange.

Prioritizing Safety in Hazardous Environments
Safety is non-negotiable offshore. TLS Offshore Lab Containers are equipped with critical safety and protection accessories to mitigate risks:
  • Over-temperature Protection Devices: Automated shutdowns prevent equipment damage and fire hazards if internal temperatures exceed safe thresholds.
  • Explosion Relief Valves: In the rare event of abnormal pressure buildup, these valves rapidly release pressure, preventing potentially catastrophic incidents.
  • Emergency Power Cutoff Systems: For ultimate protection, our systems instantly disconnect power upon detecting short circuits or overloads.

Specialized Functions for Diverse Offshore Needs
TLS Offshore understands that specific operations require specialized capabilities. Our containers can be configured with advanced accessories to extend their functionality:
  • UV Sterilization Lamps: Essential for biological and medical applications offshore, these lamps ensure a sterile environment, preventing sample contamination.
  • Precision Gas Flow Controllers: For sophisticated gas catalytic reactions or fuel cell testing, these controllers precisely manage internal gas concentration and flow rates.
  • Rapid Cooling Systems: Utilizing refrigeration compressors or liquid nitrogen, these systems enable rapid temperature drops for critical applications like semiconductor low-temperature testing or thermal shock experiments.
  • Anti-Static Devices: For testing sensitive electronic components, these devices eliminate static interference, ensuring accurate and reliable results.

Choosing the Right TLS Offshore Lab Container for Your Mission
When selecting a TLS Offshore Lab Container, consider these key recommendations:
  • Define Your Offshore Operational Requirements: Clearly outline the temperature range, humidity control needs, and safety levels crucial for your specific offshore experiments.
  • Ensure Seamless Compatibility: Our experts will work with you to guarantee that all chosen accessories are fully compatible with your container structure, ensuring optimal performance and no functional conflicts.
  • Leverage Industry-Specific Customization: For highly specialized offshore applications—whether in deep-sea research, oil and gas, or renewable energy—we offer customized solutions with high-precision sensors and reinforced safety designs tailored to your exact needs.

Invest in Excellence with TLS Offshore
The right accessories unlock the full potential of your offshore laboratory container. By understanding the critical role each component plays in environmental control, safety, and specialized functions, you can make informed decisions that align with your offshore research goals and stringent industry standards. A thoughtfully configured TLS Offshore Lab Container not only enhances experimental accuracy and operational efficiency but also extends the lifespan and versatility of your vital offshore lab infrastructure.

Ready to optimize your offshore laboratory capabilities? Contact TLS Offshore today to discuss your specific needs and discover how our custom-engineered lab containers can elevate your operations.

TLS Offshore Containers / TLS Special Containers is a global supplier of standard and customised containerised solutions. 
Wherever you are in the world TLS can help you, please contact us.
 
Please download Laboratory container brochure for reference.
 
 
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Written by Oliver

​In the demanding world of offshore operations, where safety and reliability are non-negotiable, the integrity of every piece of equipment is paramount. This is especially true for offshore containers and their lifting equipment, which face extreme conditions daily. At TLS, we understand these challenges, which is why our containers are not just built to meet, but to exceed, the industry's most stringent standards, including DNV 2.7-1 and EN 12079.

These international standards aren't just guidelines; they're the bedrock of safety in offshore environments. They dictate everything from the design and manufacturing to the rigorous testing and certification processes that ensure an offshore container can withstand the immense stresses of its operational life. For TLS containers, this commitment to excellence is deeply embedded in our DNA.

The Gauntlet of Tests: What Makes TLS Containers Truly Robust
Before any TLS offshore container is deployed, it undergoes a series of intensive tests designed to simulate the harshest real-world conditions. These aren't just checks; they're comprehensive evaluations that prove the container's resilience and reliability.

1. All Point Lifting Test: Proving Structural Integrity Under Pressure
Imagine a container loaded with 2.5 times its rated payload (2.5R−T). During this test, the container is lifted simultaneously from all four corners and held for five minutes. This critical assessment allows us to precisely measure any deformation of the bottom frame, ensuring that the container's core structure can handle maximum loads without compromise.

2. Two-Point Lifting Test: Simulating Real-World Lifting Scenarios
Offshore operations aren't always perfectly balanced. The two-point lifting test simulates less-than-ideal lifting conditions. With the internal weight reduced to 1.5 times the rated payload (1.5R−T), we again meticulously measure the bottom frame deformation. This guarantees the container's stability and integrity even when lifted unevenly.

3. Fork Pocket Lifting Test (When Applicable): Strengthening Critical Interfaces
For containers equipped with fork pockets, this test is vital. With a weight of 1.6 times the rated payload (1.6R−T), the container is lifted via its fork pockets and held for five minutes. Whether by securing the fork arms or using a forklift directly for smaller containers, this test verifies the strength and durability of these crucial lifting points, preventing structural failure.

4. Vertical Impact Test: Designed for the Dynamic Offshore Environment
Perhaps the most telling test for offshore containers is the vertical impact test. This simulates the dynamic forces of being lifted and placed at sea, specifically designed to identify weaknesses from sudden impacts. With the container loaded to its rated payload (R−T), it's lifted with specially installed shackles and wire rope slings. The lift point is adjusted to create a 5-degree tilt in the bottom side beam, ensuring the highest point of the bottom frame is no more than 400mm above the lowest, and the lowest point is at least 5cm from the ground.

Then, the container is free-fallen by quickly releasing the shackle. After this controlled impact, every structural part of the container is thoroughly inspected for any cracks or damage. This stringent evaluation ensures that TLS containers can withstand the inevitable impacts of offshore operations, maintaining their structural integrity and protecting valuable cargo and personnel.

At TLS, our commitment to safety and reliability is unwavering. Through these rigorous testing protocols, we provide offshore containers that offer unmatched durability and peace of mind in the most challenging maritime environments.

Looking for offshore containers that meet the highest standards of safety and performance? Explore our range of DNV 2.7-1 and EN 12079 certified solutions today!

TLS Offshore Containers / TLS Special Containers is a global supplier of standard and customised containerised solutions. 
Wherever you are in the world TLS can help you, please contact us.
 
 
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Written by Oliver