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Load Cells and How They Work

At Poly Processing Company, we have a number of customers who have asked about the use of load cells. Load cells are used to weigh chemical storage tanks through an independent measuring system—no level measurement devices are placed in the tank itself. This allows one scale to be used to weigh a variety of tanks or chemicals without requiring anything to be installed on the tank itself.

Topics: Value Added

New Poly Processing Company Introduction Video

Poly Processing Company prides itself in its people, products, and manufacturing plants. We are always trying to find ways to bring the PPC experience to our customers so they can get a first hand look at our company. We are excited to offer the new "Poly Processing Company Introduction Video" to give you a glimpse into our manufacturing facilities, and the people that deliver on the promise of serving our customers needs, demands, and expectations.

Topics: Value Added

What's New on Poly Processing's Blog

You may have noticed that there are a few new items and groupings on our website. We recently made some improvements to the site in order to categorize information so that you may be able to find it easier. We now have 11 different blog topic listings to help you find what you're looking for on our site.

Topics: Value Added, Technology Tips

Tank Mixing and Mixer Mounts

The ability to mix chemicals is important in certain industrial processes, water and wastewater treatment processes, and agricultural applications. The primary goal for a polyethylene chemical storage mixing system is that it is properly designed to mix chemicals safely and cost effectively.

Topics: Fittings and Accessories

Lids for Fume-Tight Tanks: What Are My Options?

aavailablewith Poly Processing manufactures a wide variety of storage tank systems compatible with many different chemicals, including fuming chemicals that must be securely sealed when stored. For these chemical applications the use of a fume tight lid is usually required. Here’s a closer look at how a fume tight lid functions, when one might be required, and what options are available to meet your chemical storage needs.

Topics: Venting, Fittings and Accessories

Poly Processing International Sales & Shipping

There are many things to consider when choosing a chemical storage tank system. By the time the right tank and accessories have been identified, it’s time to order the tank and consider the international freight and logistics plan to get the equipment to you quickly, safely, in a cost-effective manner, and with little hassle or headache. Poly Processing Company works with companies all over the world and have a Director of International Sales dedicated to that business.

Topics: Installation and Service, Value Added

State Drinking Water Agencies and How NSF/ANSI 61 Might Affect You (Part 3)

In this blog we look at how NSF/ANSI 61 certification differs by state and how that impacts tanks and drinking water components throughout the United States. Regardless of your geographic location, Poly Processing is committed to ensuring that our polyethylene storage tank systems are NSF/ANSI 61 certified. So no matter where you are, we can meet your state’s regulations.

Topics: Certifications and Standards

What’s New With Poly Processing’s OR-1000 Engineered Resin?

Recently, with the help of a 3rd party leader in Polymer Engineering, we developed an enhanced OR-1000 resin. We've taken what we’ve learned in the field in the last 15 years and improved the material. Poly Processing’s exclusive OR-1000™ system was designed to address aggressive oxidation. We've recently developed a new enhanced version of the resin as an effective solution for your chemical storage needs.

Cross-Linked Polyethylene Tanks vs Extrusion Wound Tanks: What’s The Truth?

In this blog we look at two types of plastic tank manufacturing, rotational molding and extrusion winding and explain how each process works and the benefits of a seamless (homogenous) tank for chemical storage. In polyethylene chemical storage tank manufacturing, there are a couple of popular processes to produce tanks. One involves rotationally molded tanks and the other is extrusion wound tanks. Each of these types of tanks are manufactured in a specific way. For some applications, the process by which a tank is manufactured is critical.

Topics: Tank Design and Materials

OR-1000 and Linear Polyethylene: The Truth Behind The Science

We discuss the latest in polymer composite technology for storing strong oxidative chemicals like Sodium Hypochlorite, Hydrochloric Acid, and Sulfuric Acid. Poly Processing Company commonly uses high-density crosslinked polyethylene in our chemical storage tank construction. We use an engineered polyethylene called OR-1000 system inside of our crosslinked polyethylene tanks for heavy oxidizing chemicals, ensuring durable construction and an excellent antioxidant system.

Topics: Tank Design and Materials