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Hydrofluosilicic Acid: Chemical Storage Tips

As a colorless, fuming chemical, hydrofluosilicic acid offers its share of storage challenges. Let’s explore these challenges, and the storage solutions of hydrofluosilicic acid.

Topics: Chemicals

Bellows Transition Fitting Installation Video Guide

The Bellows Transition Fitting provides secure yet flexible, fully contained SAFE-Tank® bottom discharge. An expansion joint is incorporated to allow the tank to expand and contract freely during loading and unloading. This fitting virtually eliminates damage from piping vibrations caused by pumps.

Topics: Fittings and Accessories

FDA/CFR Compliance: Polyethylene Tanks for Food and Beverage Operations

Stainless steel has long been the tank material of choice for storage in the food and beverage industry. Historically, businesses have been hesitant to choose polyethylene storage solutions, believing the porous resins would allow leaching and bacterial growth.

Topics: Chemicals, Applications

A Brief Introduction to Poly Processing’s Rotational Molding Process

From pink yard flamingos to dump truck beds, and hundreds of other sized products in between, rotational molding is an efficient manufacturing process. Rotational molding is especially effective in the manufacturing of chemical storage tanks. Let’s look at the advantages of rotational molding, and the value Poly Processing can bring to you.

Topics: Value Added

Poly Tank Sidewall Fittings: What You Need To Know

Selecting the right sidewall fittings for a poly chemical storage tank is crucial. The proper fittings ensure optimum function and maximum life of the polyethylene tank. Proper sidewall fittings avoid tank leaks and spills. Selecting sidewall fittings purely based on cost can lead to an expensive mistake. Let’s explore the three types of sidewall fittings and when they should be used in tank configurations.

Topics: Fittings and Accessories

How Long Should a Polyethylene Storage Tank Last?

It's simple common sense. A longer-lasting storage tank is a less expensive storage tank. One question we hear frequently is: “How long should a high-density crosslinked polyethylene tank last?” Based upon feedback from actual customers over 35 years, high-density crosslinked polyethylene (XLPE) lasts 30-40% longer than linear polyethylene tanks. This translates into ten additional years of useful tank service, with 15-20 years as the typical useful life of high-density crosslinked polyethylene tanks.

Topics: Value Added

Sodium Hydroxide: Smart Storage Solutions

Sodium hydroxide is commonly used in wastewater treatment to adjust the base pH levels. This chemical is also widely used in manufacturing a variety of products such as chemicals, rayon, cellophane, pulp and paper products, aluminum, detergents, and soaps. The properties of sodium hydroxide present special storage and handling challenges. This article will examine the properties of sodium hydroxide and appropriate storage solutions.

Topics: Chemicals

A Look at Polyethylene Tank Mixing Systems

The ability to mix chemicals is crucial in certain industrial processes and wastewater treatment 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

Ferric and Alum Storage: Challenges and Solutions

Commonly used to remove suspended solids in wastewater treatment, ferric and alum require specialized storage solutions. This article will examine the challenges of storing ferric and alums, and offer safe, practical storage solutions.

Topics: Chemicals

SAFE-Tank® Poly Tanks: Chemical Storage Safety Innovations

When damage to equipment or property, loss of chemicals stored, and injury to employees from spills or exposure to toxic chemicals is a concern in your operation, the SAFE-Tank® polyethylene tank system is an ideal chemical storage solution. SAFE-Tank® provides a “tank within a tank” chemical storage system to safely store chemicals and prevent damage and injury from chemical exposure without the need for an additional containment unit.

Topics: Tank Design and Materials

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