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21.03.2014

Food Grade Storage Tanks

We have recently taken into stock a large quantity of food grade stainless steel storage tanks. The tanks were previously used to store cocoa butter and were installed in a cocoa manufacturing facility in the United Kingdom. There are 17 tanks in total all around…Read More
10.02.2014

Aluminium Silos

We regularly stock aluminium silos as they are a versatile storage solution when it comes to storing bulk goods.  Aluminium silos are often used in the plastics, pharma, food and chemical industries. There are a number of advantages of using aluminium silos, these include their high…Read More
08.01.2014

Buying Used Process Equipment

There are a number of benefits when it comes to buying used process equipment.  These often include significant cost savings and lead times in comparison to purchasing a new item of process equipment. However there are many other benefits such as the expertise a dealer…Read More
18.12.2013

Blast Cleaning and Painting Equipment

As well as supplying storage tanks to customers we offer blast cleaning and painting equipment. When storage tanks or vessels have been in service for a number of years and are exposed to the elements paint and light rusting can appear on the outer shell…Read More
05.12.2013

Refurbished Ball Mill

We have recently completed the refurbishment of a ceramic lined ball mill manufactured by Steele & Cowlishaw Ltd. The ball mill was previously used in the paint and coatings industry and our customer required the ball mill refurbishing before installing the mill at their manufacturing facility.…Read More
04.12.2013

What are Bunded Storage Tanks ?

What are bunded storage tanks ? Bunded storage tanks are often used to store diesel fuel or oil.  They are commonly horizontal and rectangular in orientation and constructed from steel. Bunded storage tanks consist of an inner tank and externally encased with an outer weatherproof…Read More
12.11.2013

What are Cryogenic Storage Tanks ?

What are Cryogenic Storage Tanks ? Cryogenic storage tanks are often used to store liquefied natural gases, liquid oxygen or nitrogen for chemical or combustion processes.  The liquefied gases are stored at extremely low temperatures.  Cryogenic storage vessels can vary in capacity however are mostly…Read More
27.09.2013

Outotec Larox Pressure Filter

We have just taken into stock a Outotec Larox pressure filter. It is a PF series filter, type PF12.5 and was built by Larox in 1996.  In 2006 the control panel was upgraded to a touch screen version. The automatic pressure filter comes with a…Read More
05.07.2013

Carbon Steel Storage Tanks

We have recently taken into stock a large number of carbon steel storage tanks all approx. 50m3 in capacity.  The tanks are all vertical and dished at either end and supported by legs or a skirted base.  Some of the tanks are lagged with internal…Read More
15.03.2013

Water Treatment Equipment

We have just taken into stock some process equipment previously used in the water treatment industry.  The equipment includes a Johnson Progress recessed plate filter press and a Diemme Belt Filter Press. Recessed plate filter presses compact sludges to a dry cake. The filter press is…Read More