How to Maximize the Service Life of Process Tanks
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Electroplating or surface finishing processes are commonly used to provide increased wear and corrosion resistance to finished parts. Many finishers, however, are worried by the corrosion of their own equipment. Process tanks hold aggressive solutions that are frequently at elevated temperatures. It is imperative these tanks withstand aggressive conditions to maximize productivity and limit production downtime. Repair or replacement of failed tanks cuts productivity greatly and can be a costly financial burden.
Using Steel Tanks
Steel tanks are known for their high temperature ratings and mechanical strength, but many times, they cannot be used to contain plating solutions. Corrosive solutions attack steel, and lead to leaks and tank failure. The common alternatives to steel tanks are using plastics, both as liners and free-standing structures. Plastics protect the solution from contamination and the steel from corrosion.
What type of plastic should I use to protect my steel tanks?
Plastics such as flexible polyvinyl chloride (PVC-P) and polypropylene (PP) are common alternatives to steel tanks. Although these plastics display good enough chemical resistance in some applications, there are many instances where aggressive plating mixtures are challenging for PVC-P or PP. Many finishers are demanding a higher quality, longer lasting and more trouble-free tank. PP tanks have a high fire risk if there is an elevated temperature and electric immersion heathers. Polypropylene tanks are quickly combustible and difficult to extinguish. Spending more upfront on tanks can greatly reduce the total cost of ownership over the lifetime of a process tank.
PVDF Liners
PVDF liners offer an upgraded solution for finishers who desire long tank life, PVDF is used as a construction material and can outperform its competition by providing longer lasting and trouble-free containment for the most aggressive plating solutions, even at elevated temperatures. PVDF is selected for plating tanks because it has a robust chemical resistance, good flame and smoke properties, high purity, heat and temperature resistance. PVDF is increasingly in demand, but the fabrication can also be complicated. It is important to use qualified fabricators that have fabrication standards and procedures in place.
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Balco Engineering Ltd Acid Anodising Plating Line
Balco Sulphuric Acid Anodising Plating Line includes 18 large plating & rinsing tanks plus loading & unloading equipment. Complete installation includes Horizontal Fume Scrubber, Effluent Treatment Plant & ICS Chiller. With 10 programs held within the PLC.
- Stock No
- ANO500
- Category
- Electroplating & treatment lines
- Model
- Balco Engineering Ltd Balco Plating Line
- Year of Manufacture
- 2019
- Work Envelope (WxDxH mm) [?]
- 2400 x 600 x1100
- Process Stages
- 19
- Other Info
- Easy to adapt for alternative processes
- Condition
- From a working environment, Seen working by RSW, Excellent Condition, Current Model
- Location
- Belfast, Northern Ireland
- Price [?]
- Please call on +44 (0) 1922 45 8000
- Part of a Direct Site Clearance
- Sulphuric Acid Anodising Line
Ryeford Engineering Stainless Steel Ardrox 311 Oiling Line with Pall Dewatering Filter System & Solution Cooling.
Stainless steel cleaning tank for Ardrox 311 Oiling Line including Pall Fluid de-watering and conditioning purifier, solution cooling system, lip extraction, bunded and draining station.
- Stock No
- DA1413
- Category
- Process Tanks
- Model
- Ryeford Engineering Pall Fluid Conditioning Purifier HNP006
- Year of Manufacture
- 2006
- Work Envelope (WxDxH mm) [?]
- Baskets 510 x 510 x 250 with 3 mesh
- Process Stages
- Oiling, De-watering and Cooling
- Other Info
- Bunded, lip extraction, drain station
- Condition
- Seen working by RSW, Excellent Condition
- Availability
- Available for immediate collection
- Refurbished Price [?]
- £ Login or Register for price.
- Sold As Seen Price [?]
- £ Login or Register for price.
Ryeford Engineering Pre-Inspection Wash Tank and Pall Stainless Steel Filter Housing
Pre-Inspection Wash Tank and Pall Stainless Steel Filter Housing
- Stock No
- DA1415
- Category
- Process Tanks
- Model
- Ryeford Engineering Pall LBV64
- Year of Manufacture
- 2003
- Work Envelope (WxDxH mm) [?]
- 700 x 700 x 700
- Process Stages
- 1
- Other Info
- Pall filter model LBV 64 2"
- Condition
- From a working environment, Seen working by RSW, Excellent Condition
- Availability
- Available for immediate collection
- Refurbished Price [?]
- £ Login or Register for price.
- Sold As Seen Price [?]
- £ Login or Register for price.
BLT Circuit Services Electroless Automatic Plating Line
11 station electroless automatic plating line with automatic transporter IMO K60S programmable controller and 3 off jigs.
- Stock No
- GRE850
- Category
- Electroplating & treatment lines
- Model
- BLT Circuit Services Electroless Automatic Plating Line
- Year of Manufacture
- 2006
- Work Envelope (WxDxH mm) [?]
- 835 x 340 x 840
- Process Stages
- 11
- Other Info
- Automatic Transporter
- Condition
- Seen working by RSW, Good Condition
- Location
- Tyne & Wear, UK
- Direct Site Clearance Price [?]
- £ Login or Register for price.
- Clearance ends
- 31 July 2024 12:30 GMT while stocks last
- Part of a Direct Site Clearance
- Used Plating Lines
BLT Circuit Services Electroless Nickel & Gold Manual Plating Line with HMI Control
Electroless nickel & gold manual plating line with HMI control for all heaters, pumps, level controls, timer and work movement.
- Stock No
- GRE900
- Category
- Electroplating & treatment lines
- Model
- BLT Circuit Services Manual Plating Line
- Year of Manufacture
- 2006
- Work Envelope (WxDxH mm) [?]
- 530 x 330/285 x 720
- Process Stages
- 22
- Other Info
- Work Movement Top Rail and Extraction
- Condition
- Seen working by RSW, Good Condition
- Location
- Tyne & Wear, UK
- Direct Site Clearance Price [?]
- £ Login or Register for price.
- Clearance ends
- 31 July 2024 12:30 GMT while stocks last
- Part of a Direct Site Clearance
- Used Plating Lines
Jacquet Weston Engineering Packaged Demineralisation Water Treatment Plant
Manually operated, the de-mineralisation unit produces up to 200 l/h when connected to a 1,000 litre holding tank. At the estimated hourly production of 45 l/h demineralised water the unit will need regenerating every 75-80 hours.
- Stock No
- MA748
- Category
- Electroplating & treatment lines
- Model
- Jacquet Weston Engineering Ion Exchange Plant
- Work Envelope (WxDxH mm) [?]
- Brake / Storage Tank Ø900 x 1500
- Process Stages
- Single Stage
- Other Info
- Producing up to 200 litres/hour
- Condition
- From a working environment, Good Condition
- Sold As Seen Price [?]
- £ Login or Register for price.
Pall Dewatering Filter
Pall Fluid de-watering and conditioning purifier
- Stock No
- MD897
- Category
- Process Tanks
- Model
- Pall Pall Fluid Conditioning Purifier HNP006
- Year of Manufacture
- 2006
- Process Stages
- De-watering
- Condition
- Seen working by RSW, Excellent Condition
- Sold As Seen Price [?]
- £ Login or Register for price.
Gee and Company Manual Post Treatment & Flushing Line
Originally designed to support the application of platinum plating on turbine blades but offering the possibility of conversion to process other high value components. This line the complete cleanliness of the components and reclaims the very high value platinum plating solution.
- Stock No
- PPL400
- Category
- Electroplating & treatment lines
- Model
- Gee and Company Straight Line Manual Plant
- Year of Manufacture
- 2015
- Work Envelope (WxDxH mm) [?]
- 800 x 800 x 650
- Process Stages
- 7
- Other Info
- 125kg SWL electric hoist pendant control
- Condition
- From a working environment, Seen working by RSW, Excellent Condition
- Price [?]
- Please call on +44 (0) 1922 45 8000
- Part of a Direct Site Clearance
- Automatic, Immersion Treatments, Multi - Purpose Plating Line
Gee and Company Plating / Immersion Treatment Line
Fully Automatic Plating Line. The equipment is arranged in a straight line with the load/unload station at one end for efficiency of operation. The work is carried automatically through the line by an enclosed transporter complete with blow down fans for fume control and motorised raise lower and traverse speed controlled via inverter drives.
- Stock No
- PPL500
- Category
- Electroplating & treatment lines
- Model
- Gee and Company Straight Line Fully Automatic Plant
- Year of Manufacture
- 2015
- Work Envelope (WxDxH mm) [?]
- 850 x 1000 x 650
- Process Stages
- 10
- Other Info
- Plant Output: 1 flight bar every 25 Mins
- Condition
- Seen working by RSW, Excellent Condition, Ex demonstration
- Price [?]
- Please call on +44 (0) 1922 45 8000
- Part of a Direct Site Clearance
- Automatic, Immersion Treatments, Multi - Purpose Plating Line
Gee and Company Fully Automatic Plating Line
Fully Automatic Plating Line. The equipment is arranged in a straight line with the load/unload station at one end for efficiency of operation. The work is carried automatically through the line by an enclosed transporter complete with blow down fans for fume control and motorised raise lower and traverse speed controlled via inverter drives.
- Stock No
- TA277S
- Category
- Electroplating & treatment lines
- Model
- Gee and Company Straight Line Fully Automatic Plant
- Year of Manufacture
- 2015
- Work Envelope (WxDxH mm) [?]
- 850 x 1000 x 650
- Process Stages
- 10
- Other Info
- Plant Output: 1 flight bar every 25 Mins
- Condition
- Seen working by RSW, Excellent Condition
- Location
- Rolls Royce stores, near Derby, UK
- Price [?]
- Please call on +44 (0) 1922 45 8000
- Part of a Direct Site Clearance
- Automatic, Immersion Treatments, Multi - Purpose Plating Line
Forbes Multi Purpose Circular Process Tank
Forbes 1,000 Litres Storage / Treatment Tank with multiple heavy duty flanged inlets and outlets.
- Stock No
- TA296
- Category
- Process Tanks
- Model
- Forbes
- Year of Manufacture
- 2014
- Work Envelope (WxDxH mm) [?]
- 1000 liters
- Process Stages
- Multiple Process Uses.
- Other Info
- Vessel location indoors
- Condition
- Excellent Condition, Unused, Current Model
- Sold As Seen Price [?]
- £ Login or Register for price.
Gee and Company Manual Platinum Post Treatment & Flushing Line
Manual Platinum Post Treatment & Flushing Line. Designed to support the application of Platinum Plating on Turbine Blades but offering the possibility of conversion to process other high value components. Manufactured by Gee & company in association with Surface Finishing Engineering.
- Stock No
- TA306S
- Category
- Electroplating & treatment lines
- Model
- Gee and Company Straight Line Manual Plant
- Year of Manufacture
- 2015
- Work Envelope (WxDxH mm) [?]
- 800 x 800 x 650
- Process Stages
- 7
- Other Info
- 125kg SWL electric hoist pendant control
- Condition
- Seen working by RSW, Excellent Condition
- Location
- Rolls Royce stores, near Derby, UK
- Price [?]
- Please call on +44 (0) 1922 45 8000
- Part of a Direct Site Clearance
- Automatic, Immersion Treatments, Multi - Purpose Plating Line
PolyPlas Engineering Ltd Polypropylene Tank
A heavy duty polypropylene process tank with steel reinforcing supports manufactured by one of the UK's premier plant suppliers, PolyPlas Engineering Ltd. Inlet/outlet ports at one end of the tank high level and low level to accommodate any process needs.
- Stock No
- TC308J
- Category
- Process Tanks
- Model
- PolyPlas Engineering Ltd 2800 Litres
- Year of Manufacture
- 2019
- Work Envelope (WxDxH mm) [?]
- 3200 x 600 x 1495
- Process Stages
- Single Stage Process Tank
- Other Info
- Max Capacity 2800 Litres
- Condition
- From a working environment, Excellent Condition
- Sold As Seen Price [?]
- £ Login or Register for price.
PolyPlas Engineering Ltd Polypropylene Tank
A heavy duty polypropylene process tank with steel reinforcing supports manufactured by one of the UK's premier plant suppliers, PolyPlas Engineering Ltd. Inlet/outlet ports at one end of the tank high level and low level to accommodate any process needs.
- Stock No
- TC309J
- Category
- Process Tanks
- Model
- PolyPlas Engineering Ltd 2800 Litres
- Year of Manufacture
- 2019
- Work Envelope (WxDxH mm) [?]
- 3200 x 600 x 1495
- Process Stages
- Single Stage Process Tank
- Other Info
- Max Capacity 2800 Litres
- Condition
- From a working environment, Excellent Condition
- Sold As Seen Price [?]
- £ Login or Register for price.
PolyPlas Engineering Ltd Polypropylene Tank
A heavy duty polypropylene process tank with steel reinforcing supports manufactured by one of the UK's premier plant suppliers, PolyPlas Engineering Ltd. Inlet/outlet ports at one end of the tank high level and low level to accommodate any process needs.
- Stock No
- TC310J
- Category
- Process Tanks
- Model
- PolyPlas Engineering Ltd 2800 Litres
- Year of Manufacture
- 2019
- Work Envelope (WxDxH mm) [?]
- 3210 x 600 x 1495
- Process Stages
- Single Stage Process Tank
- Other Info
- Max Capacity 2800 Litres
- Condition
- From a working environment, Excellent Condition
- Sold As Seen Price [?]
- £ Login or Register for price.
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