Proper Plastic Tank Installation

The GOAL in proper installation is to avoid continuous weight, vibration and any expansion or contraction restriction to the plastic tank/fittings. The SOLUTION is expansion joints and spring supports. Expansion Joints Plastic tanks are influenced by thermal expansion and contraction due to changes in the temperature. The coefficient of expansion in plastic is greater than…

Replacing Roto-Molded Tanks With Extrusion-Wound Tanks for Aggressive Chemical Storage

Extrusion-wound tanks make for great aggressive chemical storage tanks. Sodium hypochlorite is a critical element used in the treatment of America’s water, but storing it can sometimes be a tricky business. Mark Cliburn of Guardian Equipment in Sanford, Florida, advises municipalities on the proper equipment to use in water treatment plants throughout the region. In…

Sturdy Plastic Reactor Tanks

Some tanks are used for storage, holding critical liquids that are used in manufacturing processes, while other tanks are used as a reactor. If you need to mix liquids or cause a chemical reaction as a part of your manufacturing process, the type of tank you use is extremely important. Chemical reaction engineers apply chemical…

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Storage For Electricity: Houston PolyTank Can Be Used In Applications of Electricity Storage For Large Farm Batteries

As the world continues to develop alternative energy solutions for its high electricity demand, another issue has developed – electricity storage.  Fortunately, Houston PolyTank has the ability to build large storage tanks. Engineers in the field of electricity storage in industrial capacities can use our exclusive extrusion-wound plastic storage tank, which is a good fit…

Where Will Your Storage Tank Go? Part 3: Accessibility

There are three aspects of accessibility that need to be considered when designing a storage tank and determining where it will be located: Maintenance Building access Security Storage Tank Maintenance & Repair What kind of access do you need to manage the tank itself?  Some storage tanks are cleaned out regularly and include manways in…

Chemical Holding Tanks and Weather

If you are specifying chemical holding tanks that will be outside, exposed to the elements, you have some special circumstances that need to be taken into consideration. Heat We’re not talking about heat created when using a tank as a chemical reactor or heat generated from immersion heaters meant to keep a liquid at a…