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How to Choose the Right Tank Pad for Your Chemical Storage Tank

A tank pad, or housekeeping pad, provides some elevation above the containment berm so that plumbing can be fitted to the bottom of a chemical storage tank. Housekeeping pads are popular with our customers, but you need to be sure you plan correctly to get the best use out of them.

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Evaluating Your Polyethylene Chemical Storage Tank Warranty

Safe and effective chemical storage is expensive, and it might be tempting to purchase a chemical storage system without the added cost of a solid warranty, or with no warranty at all. The problem with that approach is that it might actually cost more in the long term to pay for expensive replacements and repairs.

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Annual Safety Checklist: 10 Steps to Safe Chemical Storage for 2018

Get ready to kick off 2018 safely! Every polyethylene chemical storage tank, regardless of its age, should be inspected at least once a year. Conducting a careful and thorough visual inspection assures the safety of employees, protects the integrity of the chemicals stored, and helps extend the life of the tank.

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New Chemical Storage Tank Systems and Accessories, Product and Resource Guide

Poly Processing is proud to offer the newest Chemical Storage Tank Systems and Accessories, Product and Resource Guide. It is available at Polyprocessing.com and can be downloaded at the end of this blog. At Poly Processing Company, we make it a priority to ensure that you have all of the information needed to build a safe, reliable chemical storage system. That's why our complete Chemical Storage Tank Systems and Accessories, Product and Resource Guide is more than just a list of everything we offer. We've developed a resource guide that is educational and a valuable resource for building a Poly Processing tank system that's right for your specific application.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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The Importance of Having Clear Specifications

Technical specifications are one of the most important aspects of any project. And having clear specifications not only allows you to get a clear picture of what the expectations are but it also allows you to plan ahead.

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Net Positive Suction Head's (NPSH) Effects on Chemical Storage Tank Pump Selection

The aspects of effective chemical storage tank design are often played out in real life, in a much less dangerous, yet still interesting, way.

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