Author: Viking Marketing

What is a Grease Trap?

Grease Trap: A grease trap is a tank that sits between a sink and the general sewer to stop pollutants like grease and oil from entering the sewage system. Also known as a “Food and Oil Interceptor”, “Grease Interceptor” or “Grease Arrestor”, a grease trap contains baffles that slow the flow of hot greasy water.  By slowing the water flow and allowing the water to … Continued

What is a Triple Interceptor?

Triple Interceptor: A Triple Interceptor is also known as a Petrol and Oil Interceptor. Triple interceptors are used extensively in the automotive industry. They are often installed downstream of a silt pit which contains a straining basket to collect dirt and grit before it enters the interceptor. The interceptor is designed to prevent pollution from trade waste entering the sewer system. The tank has a … Continued

What is a Food and Oil Interceptor?

Food and Oil Interceptor: A Food and Oil Interceptor is also known as a grease trap.  It is a tank-like device that slows the flow of waste water into the sewer by using gravity to allow fats and oils to separate for disposal at an appropriate facility.  Retail food business that cook or serve hot food will need to install a grease trap. Waste water from food … Continued

Rapt in Plastic – Employee Retires after 38 Years

Following in the steps of his father, Martin Hickey commenced at Humes in 1976.  As a fresh young sixteen year old, Martin learned the craft of plastics fabrication.  In 1983, the plastics fabrication division of Humes was sold to Viking Plastics. Martin and his skills were acquired by Viking Plastics where he continued to work for the next 31 years as an expert in specialised … Continued

Custom Plastic Fabrication

Viking Plastics provides world class custom plastic fabrication for all types of specialised applications – including large scale products for the mining industry. Viking Plastics were set a task to manufacture large drip tray sets for the Maules Creek Coal Mine load out facility.  Four tray sets each up to 30 metres long were manufactured in Viking’s Braeside factory and transported via large crates to … Continued

Portable Grease Trap Hire

Grease Trap Hire: Mobile food vendors and food trucks represent a whole new way of dining. With locations all around town, at markets and festivals, these stalls and vans bring a variety of affordable and delicious eats to the masses. Great for the consumer but waste issues pose challenges for most vendors. Viking Plastics’ portable grease trap hire provides a welcome solution. Rafael Rashid operates two … Continued

Grease Trap Rental Service

Grease Trap Rental: Viking Plastics is now offering grease trap rental.  Our first contract was to supply two 2500 litre portable grease traps to Rod Laver Arena for the 2016 Australian Open. Major events such as Moomba, Melbourne Cup, festivals and pop-up restaurants have a niche requirement. Water Authorities do not allow waste water to be poured on the ground or sent directly to a sewer … Continued

Chobani Yogurt Case Study

Regarded as America’s number one yogurt, Chobani Yogurt opened a manufacturing facility in Australia in 2013. Viking Plastics supplied a 13,000 litre above ground Paneltim grease trap with hinged lids.  Chobani’s Paneltim grease trap is considered to be one of the largest in the world.  Regardless of size, one of the added benefits of using Paneltim grease traps is installation savings.  Costs are reduced as Paneltim grease traps … Continued

Hinged Lid Grease Trap Saves the Day

Hinged Lid Grease Trap The hinged lid grease trap is a Viking Plastics’ innovation. Today Viking Plastic’s expertise was called upon to inspect a cafe refurbishment in Oakleigh with a requirement for a 3000 litre grease trap. The job is challenging due to the lack of installation space except for a cellar only accessible via a manhole ladder. Every restaurant or cafe serving any type … Continued

Viking Plastics Product Development and Innovation

Viking Plastics Managing Director, Malcolm Ling, recently journeyed to Europe to visit Pro-Therm, the most successful plastics fabrication business in the Netherlands.  Based in Holland, Pro-Therm is the world’s forefront consumer of Paneltim® using in excess of 1000 square metres per week. Pro-Therm produce plastics for industry treatment and storage solutions.  Their product range includes fume scrubber housings; swimming pools; portable building and site sheds; … Continued