Anyone who’s ever changed engine oil or worked on hydraulic equipment knows the frustration of fluid ending up everywhere except the drain pan. Tight engine bays, awkward drain plugs, crossmembers, hydraulic hoses, and confined machinery often leave very little room for conventional catch pans. The result is wasted time cleaning up spills, contaminated workspaces, and unnecessary product loss.
The DERBLAUE Service Set is designed to solve exactly that problem. Rather than relying on a standard drain pan, the system combines a flexible collection tub, a shapeable fluid guide, and a splash guard to channel oil and other non-potable liquids exactly where they’re supposed to go.
Whether you’re servicing tractors, construction equipment, industrial machinery, or passenger vehicles, the system aims to make maintenance cleaner, faster, and far less messy.
A different approach to fluid collection
Traditional drain pans work well only when the drain plug sits directly above them. Unfortunately, that’s rarely the case on modern vehicles and heavy equipment.
Many drain plugs are partially hidden behind suspension components, crossmembers, skid plates, hydraulic lines, or protective covers. As the oil exits, it often shoots sideways, follows the underside of the machine, or drips from multiple points before finally reaching the ground.
The DERBLAUE Service Set tackles this problem by allowing technicians to build a custom drainage path that follows the shape of the machine instead of expecting gravity to cooperate.
Instead of cleaning oil off the floor afterward, the fluid is directed into the collection container from the very beginning.
What’s included in the Service Set?
The kit consists of four primary components:
- Professional Tub (Profi-Wanne)
- Slide
- Single Splash Guard
- Carrying Bag
Each piece serves a different role, and together they create a complete spill-control system for maintenance work.
Professional Tub
The Professional Tub serves as the main collection container.
Unlike rigid plastic drain pans, this tub is manufactured from a flexible material with integrated bendable metal elements. This allows technicians to reshape it so it fits beneath components where conventional pans simply won’t slide.
Once bent into position, it retains its shape instead of springing back.
This flexibility makes it useful when working beneath:
- Agricultural machinery
- Excavators
- Construction equipment
- Trucks
- Passenger vehicles
- Industrial machines
The tub is designed to collect approximately 10 liters of fluid, making it suitable for many common maintenance tasks.
Flexible Slide guides every drop
One of the most distinctive parts of the system is the Slide.
Rather than letting oil fall freely, the Slide acts as a flexible channel that guides the liquid from the source directly into the collection tub.
Integrated neodymium magnets allow it to attach securely to steel components, helping technicians position it exactly where it’s needed.
Because the Slide is flexible, it can be shaped around obstacles and angled to match the direction of fluid flow.
This makes it especially useful when draining:
- Engine oil
- Gear oil
- Hydraulic oil
- Other non-potable service fluids
Instead of splashing onto nearby components, the liquid follows the guide into the container below.
Single Splash Guard helps control difficult drains
Another useful accessory is the Single Splash Guard.
Designed to fit around pipes approximately 21–26 mm in diameter, it surrounds the service point and helps capture fluid before it escapes in unwanted directions.
This is particularly helpful during hydraulic maintenance, where disconnecting pressurized hoses can otherwise result in significant spills.
The splash guard works together with the Slide to create a controlled drainage path.
Built for more than oil changes
Although engine oil changes are one obvious application, the Service Set is intended for a much broader range of maintenance work.
According to DERBLAUE, the system can be used during:
- Hydraulic hose replacement
- Hydraulic system maintenance
- Gearbox servicing
- Oil filter replacement
- Hub gear maintenance
- Agricultural machinery repairs
- Construction equipment servicing
- Industrial maintenance tasks
The product demonstrations show it being used on tractors, heavy machinery, hydraulic systems, and other equipment where traditional drain pans are difficult to position.
Designed for tight spaces
One of the biggest advantages of the Service Set is its ability to work where rigid equipment cannot.
Modern vehicles and machines often leave only a few millimeters of clearance beneath components.
Because the Professional Tub can be flattened and reshaped, technicians can slide it into spaces that would normally be inaccessible before expanding it into a functional collection tray.
Combined with the flexible Slide, this allows maintenance work to be completed with considerably less cleanup afterward.
Reusable and easy to transport
The Service Set is supplied with its own carrying bag, allowing all components to remain together between jobs.
Unlike disposable absorbent mats or makeshift cardboard guides, the system is designed for repeated use.
For mobile service technicians who work on customer sites, farms, or construction locations, carrying a compact spill-control kit can be much more practical than transporting several different drain pans and accessories.
Important usage note
DERBLAUE specifies that the Service Set is intended only for non-potable liquids.
It should not be used with drinking water or any application involving potable water systems, as doing so could affect water quality.
Pricing and availability
At the time of writing, the DERBLAUE Service Set is listed on the company’s official online store for £210 (approx. US$280). The kit includes the Professional Tub, Slide, Single Splash Guard, and carrying bag. Pricing may vary depending on your region and local distributor.
Final thoughts
The DERBLAUE Service Set isn’t trying to reinvent the oil drain pan—it addresses a problem that every technician has encountered at some point: controlling fluid in places where gravity doesn’t cooperate.
By combining a flexible collection tub, a magnetic fluid guide, and a splash-control system, it offers a practical way to reduce spills during oil changes, hydraulic repairs, and machinery maintenance.
For professional mechanics, agricultural technicians, heavy equipment operators, and industrial maintenance crews who regularly work in confined spaces, the system could save valuable cleanup time while helping keep workshops and job sites considerably cleaner.
Product page: DERBLAUE
