Chemical Storage Tanks

A thermoplastic chemical storage tank is a vessel used to store liquid or chemicals, manufactured using thermoplastic. The features included in the tank will depend on the chemical and application. However, every tank will have a fill point where the liquid will enter the tank and a nozzle from which it will be drawn.

A chemical storage tank provides safe containment for a specific liquid or chemical. It will be designed and manufactured to meet the demands of the application which will include variables such as the chemical, working temperature and volumes to be stored. Chemical storage tanks can also be designed to include bunds, access manways to the top or side, vents, nozzles and methods of level indication.

● Chemical storage tanks are used to provide safe storage of liquid and chemicals. These are typically located outside, multiple tanks together are known as a ‘tank farm’.
● A processing tank can be used to mix or blend chemicals, these can vary in size and can be located outside or within a building depending on the chemicals and volumes involved in the application.
● The key difference is the purpose of the tank. Chem Resist use thermoplastics, HDPE (High Density Polyethylene, PE100-RC) and Polypropylene to manufacture chemical storage tanks, the choice of material depends on the demands of the application.

Chemical storage tanks can be manufactured in a range of materials including thermoplastics, glass-reinforced plastic (GRP) and stainless steel.

Chem Resist specialise in the manufacture of vertical, cylindrical thermoplastic chemical storage tanks whic can help to save valuable space on site while still holding a large volume of liquid.

Chem Resist can manufacture spiral-wound thermoplastic chemical storage tanks that have integrated safety bunds as well as flat, cone-shaped or sloped bases and a range other ancillaries to meet specific chemical, safety and access requirements.

We also supply chemical mixing tanks, which are manufactured using the same methods as our thermoplastic chemical storage tanks, but can be used to mix or blend chemicals as part of a production process.

To find out more about what chemical storage tank solution is right for you, get in touch with the Chem Resist team today.

Chem Resist are expert chemical storage tank manufacturers, and after decades of testing, we have found that the ideal materials for chemical storage are Corrosion Resistant Polypropylene and High-Density Polyethylene (P100-RC). Using these Spiral Wound Thermoplastics to manufacture chemical storage tanks offers significant advantages over other materials offering a broader range of chemical resistance and no weak seams in the walls of the tank. These solutions also offer the lowest carbon footprint you’ll find for chemical storage tank manufacturing, and they can be recycled once they reach the end of their 20-year design life.

● Unlike GRP and fibreglass, thermoplastics are recyclable. GRP typically ends its life in landfill.
● The production of fibreglass uses and produces hazardous materials.
● Thermoplastic is lighter than fibreglass.

No, thermoplastics do not rust. All of our thermoplastic chemical storage tanks are resistant to corrosion on the inside and outside.

The safest way to store chemicals is to use a suitable chemical storage tank made from chemical-resistant materials, with built-in secondary containment solutions and clear labelling. This helps to prevent potential cross contamination and loss of containment incidents.

Chem Resist chemical storage tanks are made from Corrosion Resistant Polypropylene and High-Density Polyethylene (PE100-RC), which has a broad range of chemical resistance and makes our chemical storage tanks corrosion resistant inside and out. All of our chemical storage solutions can be fully customised to meet the specific needs of our customers, with additional safety features such as integrated safety bunds, secondary containment solutions and access options available on request.

We also offer our range of bespoke ChemiGuard products, which can be used alongside our chemical storage tanks to provide safe and secure containment during chemical offload and transfer.

There are many chemicals which can not be safely stored with or close to other chemicals or liquids. These include chemicals that have the potential to react violently, are a fire hazard, or those that release toxic gases when they come into contact with other chemicals.

The main examples of chemicals which cannot be stored together are acids and bases, chlorine and ammonia, and water-reactive chemicals being stored outdoors or near water sources. Sulphuric acid is one of the chemicals which must be stored alone, away from other chemicals and water, with secondary containment solutions or bunds to protect against leaks and loss of containment.

To discuss your chemical storage requirements please get in touch with our team today.

Chem Resist has the ability to manufacture chemical storage tanks with capacities up to 125,000l for bulk chemical storage. Every chemical storage tank we design and create is made to our customers’ exact requirements and conforms to the BS EN 12573:2000 European Design Standard.

To get an accurate quote for a chemical storage tank that meets the requirements of the chemical you need to store, whilst giving appropriate access and meeting safety requirements please get in touch with the Chem Resist sales team today. If you are unsure about any aspect, we have extensive experience which we’ll happily share or if you have a technical specification for the chemical storage tank you require, you can send us your full specification, and we will provide you with an accurate quote.

For more information about our Thermoplastic Chemical Storage Tanks, you can contact us by calling +44 1924 499466 or email enquiry@chemresist.com.

● Chem Resist combine thermoplastics with our spiral wound manufacturing method resulting in the lowest carbon footprint. If we compare a 40m3 tank for Hydrochloric Acid, the carbon footprint created from cradle to gate is significantly less for Spiral Wound Thermoplastics when compared to GRP or stainless steel.
● Thermoplastic tanks are lighter than the steel alternatives, resulting in lower transport and fuel costs.
● Our tanks can be removed at the end of their life and then dismantled, with the plastic being ground back into pellets which then manufacture a range of components such as low-pressure industrial pipe – watch how it’s done.

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