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4 Poly Tank Dairy Applications for Cheese Production

From the cow to the final product, dairy production is methodical about ensuring the end user gets the best possible final product, safely. But just what steps does dairy go through to get milk products to their respective end states, that being possibly cheese or whey powder?

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The Two Main Steps of the Wastewater Treatment Process

Wastewater treatment is an extremely important part of making sure that humans treat the earth with respect. The proper treatment of wastewater is essential not only for the environment; due to the use of several chemicals throughout the process, a safe process also keeps employees and your facility safe. Wastewater treatment is usually broken down into two sections: primary treatment, which removes grease, dirt, gravel, and floatable waste, and secondary treatment, which removes even more suspended solids and pollutants by using biological processes.

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Fiberglass vs. Polyethylene Tanks for Wastewater Chemical Storage

When considering storage solutions for chemicals used in the wastewater process, two options available are fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) and polyethylene (“poly”).

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Polyethylene Horizontal Storage Tanks: An Industry Perspective

While most of the storage tanks that we sell are vertical tanks, we do offer several other options to customers. Vertical tanks simply are not the best solution for every circumstance. Let’s look into the three main reasons polyethylene horizontal tanks are a key part of a storage solution and then expand on the use of these tanks in their most popular industry: agriculture.

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Napa Valley Earthquake: Lessons in Wine Storage Best Practices

Whenever an earthquake happens, the clean up leaves clues about safe storage of liquid materials. In 2014, a Napa Valley earthquake left winery operations with thousands of broken wine bottles and damaged and crushed storage tanks to clean up. Let’s take a look at what happened, best practices for wine storage, and how you can protect your wine stock from potential damage.

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Craft Brewing Tanks: A Look At Cost-Effective Poly Storage Solutions

The popularity of craft brewing is exploding across the United States. To date, over 3000 craft breweries exist. Smart, flexible, cost-effective storage of the dry ingredients, water, and cleaning agents and chemicals used in the brewing process is essential.

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Cone-Bottom Tanks: Why They’re Used and What to Look For

Cone-bottom tanks are generally used in process applications where total drainage of the tank is required. Typical applications would include the storage of heavy materials and materials prone to sludging, which are difficult to drain out of upright tanks. Cone-bottom tanks are also ideal for dry materials, such as grains or cattle feed as they can be 100% drained out of the tank with a flange or slidegate at the bottom of the tank. In addition, materials that require separation can be handled with a decant fitting to remove the liquid from the solids. Let’s take a look at some key considerations for evaluating cone-bottom tank storage solutions.

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Paint Storage: The Polyethylene Storage Tank Solution

Poly Processing Company has established a close working relationship with a large, international name brand paint manufacturer. In doing so, Poly has developed customized solutions for large bulk storage tanks containing paint ingredients as well as finished paint products.

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How Polyethylene Storage Tanks Can Be Used During the Beer Brewing Process

The traditional choice for storing the materials in making beer is stainless steel. Process engineers and major breweries are beginning to realize the array of benefits polyethylene tanks offer.

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Brine Tanks Provide an Alternative for Water Treatment from Fracking Operations

Fracking has changed the dynamic of oil and gas production in the U.S., boosting oil production to its highest levels in more than 14 years. Fracking requires huge amounts of water, adding to already high operating costs for oil and gas companies. Environmental groups have also raised concerns about the waste of precious water supplies at a time when some states are suffering through droughts.

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