How to Maximize the Service Life of Process Tanks
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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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.
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.
Eagle Engineering and Pioneer Prototype Unused, 14 Stage, Semi-Auto, Rack & Barrel Plating Plant
An Unused, 14 Stage, Polypropylene Barrel Plating Plant with Transporter. Includes two barrels and can be commissioned and adapted by the OEM.
- Stock No
- PIO5701
- Category
- Electroplating & treatment lines
- Model
- Eagle Engineering and Pioneer Prototype Manual
- Year of Manufacture
- 2023
- Work Envelope (WxDxH mm) [?]
- 830 x 580/1235/1480 x 645
- Process Stages
- 14
- Other Info
- Barrels 2 off 385mm wide 300mm Ø
- Condition
- Brand New, Excellent Condition, Unused, Current Model
- Location
- Hereford, UK
- Direct Site Clearance Price [?]
- £ Login or Register for price.
- Clearance ends
- 29 January 2025 16:30 GMT while stocks last
- Part of a Direct Site Clearance
- Unused Rack & Barrel Semi-Automatic Plating Plant
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.
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.
Drake Power Systems Electrolytic 5 Stage Modular Treatment Line
A 5 stage manual plating line, suitable for stripping and/or plating in various materials such as chrome, nickel and copper.
- Stock No
- TD340
- Category
- Electroplating & treatment lines
- Model
- Drake Power Systems 5 Stage Immersion Treatment Tank Hard Chrome
- Year of Manufacture
- Unknown
- Work Envelope (WxDxH mm) [?]
- 450 x 400 Deep
- Process Stages
- Strip, Degrease, Plate, Plate, Rinse
- Other Info
- Configure to suit process
- Condition
- From a working environment, Good Condition
- Sold As Seen Price [?]
- £ Login or Register for price.
Harlequin Storage Tank
Harlequin bunded plastic BioDiesel storage and dispensing tank, rotationally moulded from a premium, specialist grade of BioDiesel resistant Medium Density Polyethylene
- Stock No
- TR037
- Category
- Process Tanks
- Model
- 2500BFS/A BioFuel Station
- Other Info
- Storage and dispensing of Diesel oil
- Refurbished Price [?]
- £ Login or Register for price.
- Sold As Seen Price [?]
- £ Login or Register for price.
Plasticraft Mild steel PVDF Lined Chemical Processing Tank
A heavy duty mild steel PVDF lined process tank manufactured by the UK's premier plant supplier Plasticraft
- Stock No
- TS054
- Category
- Process Tanks
- Model
- Plasticraft PVDF Tank
- Year of Manufacture
- 2008
- Work Envelope (WxDxH mm) [?]
- 1740 x 780 x 1560mm
- Process Stages
- Single stage process tank
- Other Info
- Chemically resistant to acids & alkalis
- Sold As Seen Price [?]
- £ Login or Register for price.
Plasticraft Mild Steel Polypropylene Lined Chemical Processing Tank
A heavy duty mild steel Polypropylene lined process tank manufactured by the UK's premier plant supplier Plasticraft.
- Stock No
- TS055
- Category
- Process Tanks
- Model
- Plasticraft Nylon Tank
- Year of Manufacture
- 2008
- Work Envelope (WxDxH mm) [?]
- 1740 x 780 x 1560mm
- Process Stages
- Single stage process tank
- Other Info
- Chemically resistant to acids & alkalis
- Refurbished Price [?]
- £ Login or Register for price.
- Sold As Seen Price [?]
- £ Login or Register for price.
Plasbrun Plastics Engineering Ltd Mild Steel Ilex Lined Plating Tank
A heavy duty Mild Steel Ilex (fluidised PVC) lined Process tank with bottom drain point.
- Stock No
- TT115Q
- Category
- Process Tanks
- Model
- Plasbrun Plastics Engineering Ltd
- Work Envelope (WxDxH mm) [?]
- 1120 x 1100 x 1170
- Other Info
- 2 x units available from stock
- Refurbished Price [?]
- £ Login or Register for price.
- Sold As Seen Price [?]
- £ Login or Register for price.
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