Among the range of industrial applications for hydrochloric acid, metal stripping operations depend on the chemical to remove rust and other coatings or layers from metals.
The acid is chosen for its ability to react with unwanted materials, dissolving them and leaving metal prepared for new treatment. But, as one of the strongest commercial cleaning agents available, hydrochloric acid is difficult to safely store.
Due to its corrosive properties, especially when exposed to metal, the acid should be stored in a durable and reliably-made tank.
Assmann’s crosslink polyethylene has shown to withstand the chemical’s dangerous properties while significantly reducing the safety risks for anyone handling the acid.
Manufacturing Grounded in Safety
Safety never comes second in our chemical storage tank manufacturing. It’s the top priority for every Assmann tank which is why we don’t cut corners in our process.
It all starts before the manufacturing stage with material selection. Our decades of experience, industry knowledge, and research have shown that crosslink polyethylene has a much higher softening point than regular linear polyethylene.
This means crosslink polyethylene is the more corrosion-resistant choice. The material also helps to avoid tank failure and spills, keeping your employees protected and your operations running.
Our crosslink polyethylene is put into non-shielded molds with low temperature heat and gradual air cooling. As the only manufacturer with this process, we guarantee the result is a tank with uniform wall thickness.
We give additional consideration to necessary ventilation. For hydrochloric acid, these venting systems are essential to combating the chemical’s fumes and lessening vapor buildup in the tank.
With an Assmann tank, you’ll also gain access to accessories specifically designed to meet different purposes while fitting securely. We recommend bolted or gasketed manways for hydrochloric acid storage to help eliminate the release of harmful fumes.
Whether it’s material selection, ventilation options, or custom features, our decisions are rooted in safety before, during, and after the tank manufacturing process. When storing a powerful and toxic chemical like hydrochloric acid, it’s imperative that safety is never an afterthought.
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Choosing Assmann means choosing safety and quality. Get in touch with one of our experts to find out more about our chemical storage tanks.