Access doors
Bilco's single- and double-leaf model J-AL aluminum access doors are engineered for smooth operation, corrosion resistance and low maintenance. A variety of lock options are available for the doors to add security and prevent unauthorized access to underground areas.
Bilco Inc.
New Haven, CT
Tel: 203-934-6363
Web: www.bilco.com
Concrete tanks
Preload has completed the construction of a 12.5 MG ground storage tank for the Bexar Metropolitan Water District in the southwest quadrant of San Antonio, TX. The tank measures 206.3 ft. ID x 50 ft. SWD, encompassing an area over two-thirds the size of a football field.
Preload Inc.
Hauppauge, NY
Tel: 888-773-5623
Web: www.preload.com
Tank/filter cleaner
Developed and proven in Germany for nearly a decade, Floran's chemical cleaning technology is now being introduced throughout the United States and Canada. The product is designed to remove organic and inorganic deposits such as iron, manganese, and biofilm from surfaces in potable water systems.
Floran Technologies
Norman, OK
Tel: 866-463-5672
Web: www.florantechnologies.com
Lift station cleaner
After 12 years of use cleaning lift stations in Australia, the Lift Station Well Washer is now available in the United States through an exclusive agreement between USFilter and Global Waste Water Answers, LLC. The agreement gives USFilter the sole distribution rights of the well washer in the United States and Canada.
USFilter
Sarasota, FL
Tel: 941-355-2971
Web: www.usfilter.com
Subsurface water storage
Invisible Structures has introduced Rainstore3, a new class of subsurface water storage created to fill a storage niche between structural tanks and reservoirs and buried pipe and arch systems. The system features thin-walled cylindrical columns of injection molded resins made from recycled high impact polypropylene (HIPP), or high density polyethylene (HDPE) plastics.
Invisible Structures, Inc.
Aurora, CO
Tel: 800-233-1510
Web: www.invisiblestructures.com
Prestressed concrete tanks
DYK offers prestressed concrete liquid storage tanks. The company has extensive expertise in the design, prestressing and construction of above ground and buried water and wastewater storage tanks. The company has constructed tanks ranging in capacity from 100,000 gallons to 33 million gallons in well-known municipal and private facilities worldwide.
DYK Incorporated
El Cajon, CA
Tel: 800-227-8181
Web: www.dyk.com
Plastic tanks
Chem-Tainer Industries offers vertical bulk storage tanks in sizes from 5 to 15,000 gallons. The tanks are manufactured from linear polyethylene in one piece, seamless construction. The tank series is designed for either indoor or outdoor applications. The tanks are translucent for convenient product level viewing. A flat bottom design provides for efficient installation. Hundreds of styles are available to choose from.
Chem-Tainer Industries
West Babylon, NY
Tel: 631-661-8300
Web: www.chemtainer.com
Fiberglass enclosures
Stahlin Non-Metallic Enclosures offers a new family of DiamondShieldtrademark fiberglass enclosures. Every cubic inch of interior volume is available and completely protected in the enclosures. Thanks to a "No Limits" Panel Management Systemtrademark, any panel of any size can be mounted at any height or depth and hinged in any direction...even on the door. The enclosures are available in 10 sizes from 6x6x4 to 20x16x10 inches with more than 150 configurations. They meet all applicable IEC, NEMA, UL and CSA ratings, to NEMA 6p, IP 68.
Stahlin Inc.
Belding, MI
Tel: 616-794-0700
Web: www.stahlin.com
Bolted steel tanks
The Porta Tanktrademark system combines the durability of bolted steel walls with the chemical resistance of high performance composite membrane liners. The patented design incorporates a high tech synthetic buffer material that prevents damage to the liner by isolating it from irregular surfaces on the tank walls and foundation, limiting the need for a costly concrete foundation. Sizes range from 6,500 to 1.5 million gallons.
Environetics, Inc.
Lockport, IL
Tel: 815-838-8331
Web: www.environeticsinc.com
Elevated water tank
Chicago Bridge & Iron Co. (CB&I) recently designed and built a dual-use 500,000 gallon Hydropillartrademark elevated water storage tank as the centerpiece of Niceville, Florida's softball complex. The 30-foot-diameter pillar features four floors, including a cantilevered third floor that houses air-conditioned booths and observation decks from which announcers and fans can view four ball fields. The ground floor contains public concession areas, rest rooms, storage space and entrances, while the second floor provides office space and future access to bleachers.
Chicago Bridge & Iron Co.
The Woodlands, TX
Tel: 281-774-2200
Web: www.chicagobridge.com
Polyethylene tanks
Assmann Corp. offers high density, crosslinked-polyethylene vertical storage tanks. The tanks are designed to store corrosive and hazardous materials as well as temperature-sensitive liquids. The tanks are available in many sizes as well as conical and horizontal configurations. All feature one-piece seamless construction and excellent chemical and corrosion resistance.
Assmann Corp.
Garrett, IN
Tel: 888-357-3181
Web: www.assmann-usa.com
Tank security
Pittsburg Tank & Tower Co. has added bolted steel storage tanks and tank site security systems to its line of products and services. The company's bolted tanks are available in either low-alloy, high-strength carbon or type 304 stainless steel, and are available with galvanized, epoxy paint, powder coat, or glass-fused-to-steel coatings.
Pittsburg Tank & Tower Co.
Henderson, KY
Tel: 270-826-9000
Web: www.watertank.com
Tanks covers
Ultraflote Corp. designs, manufactures and installs aluminum covers for the water and wastewater industry. Its Ultradometrademark roof is custom engineered for specific design requirements. The self-supporting dome allows for maximum overhead space and provides interference-free operation for equipment. The Quad-Sealtrademark flat cover, for both rectangular and round tanks, consists of individual, interlocking panels made up of reinforced extruded aluminum planks.
Ultraflote Corp.
Houston, TX
Tel: 713-461-2100
Web: www.ultraflote.com
Bin/bulk storage container scale
Scaletron has announced the availability of its Model 4040trademark Bin/Bulk Storage Container. The platform scales are ideal for weighing chemicals such as water treatment polymers and microbicides frequently shipped in bulk storage containers. The scale has four load cells which provide balanced weight distribution regardless of container load placement. The temperature compensated, strain gauge transducers offer accuracy of up to
Scaletron Industries Ltd.
Plumsteadville, PA
Tel: 800-257-5911
Web: www.scaletronscales.com
Protective coatings
Ameron International has provided coatings for the water industry for over 50 years. The company's products include zinc rich primers, waterborne acrylics, NSF-approved epoxies and PSX 700, the world's first weatherable epoxy. The PSX 700 embodies the properties of both a high-performance epoxy and acrylic polyurethane in one coat. The multi-purpose coating offers both weather resistance and corrosion control.
Ameron Intl. Performance
Coatings & Finishes Group
Alpharetta, GA
Tel: 800-926-3766
Web: www.ameroncoatings.com
Tank bolts, nuts
Tank Products Co. provides a line of API tank bolts and nuts in 3/8 in. and 1/2 in. diameters with lengths from 1 to 2 1/2 in. These fasteners are available in several different finishes, including unplated or black, hot-dipped galvanized, mechanical galvanized and dichromate dipped.
Tank Products, Inc.
Ontario, CA
Tel: 909-923-3188
Web: www.tankproducts.com
Tank lining
The Epoxidetrademark HS Tank Lining from Sherwin Williams is a polyamide epoxy that contains 70% solids by volume. The coating is well within the EPA's VOC guidelines with an emission of 2.0 lb/gal. It offers strong defense against corrosion attack in the immersion service environments of potable water storage tanks. The coating's multifunctional epoxy chemistry permits higher crosslink density for the formation of a hard, tough film that is acid and alkali resistant.
Sherwin-Williams Company
Cleveland, OH
Tel: 800-524-5979
Web: www.sherwin-williams.com
Storage, dispensing system
Innovative Fluid Handling Group offers modular systems for storing and dispensing a variety of oils and fluids. Systems include 6, 8, 9, or more modular containers (each of which can hold 65 gallons) as well as pumps, sight gauges for inventory management and optional spill control features.
Innovated Fluid Handling Group Inc.
Rock Falls, IL
Tel: 800-435-7003
Web: www.ifh-group.com
Self-contained shelters
Bevco shelters are all self-contained, prewired units, suitable for outdoor mounting. The shelters are designed to withstand 150 mph wind load and 30 lbs/sq ft. snow load. Their one-piece molded construction ensures airtight containment. They are designed to contain chlorination equipment, chemicals, monitoring equipment, generators, safety showers, pumps and other field instruments or electronic equipment.
Bevco Engineering Co.
Sussex, WI
Tel: 262-820-2400
Coating system
ARL 6000 from ITW Devcon is a 100% solids, epoxy novolac coating that provides protection against chemical attack. Applied by brush, roller, or squeegee, its low-viscosity formulation helps ensure 100% surface contact and excellent adhesion to metal and concrete surfaces.
ITW Devcon Eng. Coatings
Danvers, MA
Tel: 978-777-1100
Web: www.devcon.com
Lining system
Ameron International, the manufacturer of T-LockRegistered, introduces Arrow-Lock, a PVC sheet lining system developed to rehabilitate corroded concrete, clay and steel structures. Arrow-Lock is made from high-polymer PVC resins to form an extremely dense, impervious liner. Its arrow-shaped ribs mechanically lock it to the structure substrates with the aid of two-part epoxy mastic.
Ameron Intl. - Protect. Linings Div.
Brea, CA
Tel: 714-256-7755
Web: www.ameron.com/linings
Treatment system
Smith & Loveless' Model R NutrigestRegistered system - a pre-engineered municipal wastewater treatment system with nutrient control - provides wastewater treatment for flows from 0.1 mgd to 5 mgd. The system's design flexibility offers a variety of treatment processes, including nitrification/ denitrification in one concentric space-saving design.
Smith & Loveless Inc.
Lenexa, KS
Tel: 913-888-5201
Web: www.smithandloveless.com
Modular bladder tank
The new LiquiGard containment system introduced by ModuTank combines the advantages of bladders and steel tanks. Modular steel walls protect fitted bladders, support internal secondary containment liners, and provide extra strength against hydraulic stress. Available capacities range from 1500 to 250,000 gallons, and heights from 3 ft. 6 in. to 14 ft. 6 in. The tanks can be used in indoor or outdoor installations.
ModuTank Inc.
Long Island City, NY
Tel: 718-392-1112
Wet well cleaning
The Gamajet EZ8 Tank Cleaner eliminates the need for personnel to enter wet wells or other storage tanks for cleaning purposes. By simply inserting the cleaning unit into the well, its 360 degree fluid-driven impingement cleaning pattern will completely scour the inside.
Gamajet Cleaning Systems, Inc.
Devault, PA
Tel: 610-408-9940
Web: www.gamajet.com
Relief valve
The Norman Noe Co. offers a solution to the problem of pumping water directly into a water system when the water storage tank is off line during water main breaks or other reasons. Its brass relief valves installed in fire hydrants are preset at 65 psi but can be adjusted from 0-120 psi. These valves have a sturdy brass body, 2 1/2 in. ASE brass fire hydrant and fire hose discharge adapters, and a pressure gauge.
Norman Noe Co. Inc.
Nineveh, IN
Tel: 317-933-2274
Web: www.NormanNoeWaterTank Inspection.com
Launder covers
Warminster Fiberglass Co. provides custom molded or reinforced fiberglass products, including launder covers for primary clarifiers. Approximately 98% to 99% of odors generated in primary clarifiers are created as the water flows over the weirs and into the effluent trough. The primary function of the launder cover is to contain those gases. A secondary function is to form a ductwork system. Placing one inlet duct and one exhaust duct 180 degrees apart allows evacuation of all gases without leaving any dead air spaces.
Warminster Fiberglass Co.
Southampton, PA
Tel: 215-953-1260
Web: www.warminsterfiberglass.com
Clearwell baffles
DLM Baffle Curtain Systems offer an economical way to comply with the regulations as stated in the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1993. This system is appropriate for new installations or for updating existing clearwells. By directing water flow back and forth around the baffle curtains in the clearwell, the system increases chlorine contact time and aids in the control of Cryptosporidium growth.
DLM Plastics Corp.
Findlay, OH
Tel: 800-837-3562
Web: www.dlmplastics.com
Tank mixing
Chemineer, a unit of Robbins & Myers, offers a broad range of sealing options for its new DT top-entering, sealed tank mixers. Some of these sealing options include: DTL - V-Ring Seal for general purpose, light duty applications; DTA - 4-Ring Stuffing Box for lubrication-free sealing; DTN - Double Mechanical Cartridge Seal; DTNS - Single Mechanical Seal for low-pressure applications, and DTNC - Single Mechanical Cartridge Seal for dry-running capability.
Chemineer, Inc.
Dayton, OH
Tel: 937-454-3200
Web: www.chemineer.com
Odor containment covers
Vapor Guard® odor containment covers from ILC Dover are shown installed on two 20 x 100 ft. aeration/EQ tanks at the Exeter Township WWTP in Birdsboro, PA. Installed to contain possible odorous emissions from the tanks, the structural-fabric covers were selected over competing aluminum and fiberglass covers. The covers offers long-term odor containment, removable modular cover sections for tank maintenance, access hatches for observation and sampling, and a flat profile for minimum emission control costs.
ILC Dover Inc
Frederica, DE
Tel: 800-631-9567
Web: www.ilcdover.com
Flexible spill berm
The new low profile Ultra-SpillBerm from UltraTech contains leaks and reduces OSHA slip hazards. Made of non-absorbing polyurethane, the 10-foot sections will bend to follow any curve or angle needed. Applications include: containing oil leaks from machinery and equipment, diverting stormwater, sealing areas during washdown, and spill response.
UltraTech International Inc.
Jacksonville, FL
Tel: 800-353-1611
Web: spillcontainment.com
Storage tanks
TolPlast Co. provides a wide range of polyethylene and fiberglass storage tanks. Polyethylene tanks are available in capacities to 16,000 gallons; fiberglass capacities are available to 30,000 gallons. The company also offers the captor containment system, a double-wall storage tank system that provides maximum containment security and safety.
Tolplast Company, Inc.
Lacey's Spring, AL
Tel: 256-498-3698
Web: www.tolplast.com
Drain valves
Pollardwater.com offers the No Freeze Tank Draining Valve. The valves allow users to isolate the tank from the system and drain to a hose without having to shut down the system. Seats and seals are located inside the tank so actuation is never hindered by cold weather, and the operating nut is covered by a Vandal Cap, which can be padlocked to prevent unauthorized use.
Pollardwater.com
Redmond, WA
Tel: 425-861-8755
Web: www.pollardwater.com
Tank mixing
The JetMix Vortex Mixing System, a patented technology designed and manufactured by Liquid Dynamics, is ideal for mixing nearly any size and configuration of tank. The system is adaptable to almost any tank mixing application, including biosolids storage, anaerobic digestion, blending/feeding, chemical mixing, flow equalization, and leachate storage. The simplicity of the system ensures easy installation (new or retrofit), very low maintenance, and even permits intermittent operation on an as needed basis.
Liquid Dynamics Corp.
St Charles, IL
Tel: 630-513-8366
Web: www.jetmix.com
Storage tanks
AREA tanks are molded of FDA virgin grade Linear Medium Density Polyethylene resin natural in color. The company also has a variety of colors that are FDA approved. Its tank resin has a long term UV package and is suitable for use in or out of direct sunlight. The high impact resin is not affected by warm or cold temperatures. As an option, the company will place any bulkhead fitting according to customer requirements.
AREA Tanks
Homestead, FL
Tel: 800-257-2732
Web: www.areainc.com
Concrete filter floors
Orthos Liquid Systems offers Monolithic Filter Floor Systems which are available in both a flat panel design using column supports or a corrugated design where the formwork panels rest on dwarf walls. The panels are constructed of glass reinforced cement which, unlike thermoplastic materials, forms a bond with the concrete floor. The panels are 2 ft. by 2 ft. or 2 ft. 6 in. by 2 ft. in the flat panel design and up to 4 ft. by 4 ft. in the corrugated style. All panels are available with nozzles on either 6 in. or 8 in. centers. The panels are designed to accept the full range of Orthos filter nozzles complete with air scour tubes.
Orthos Liquid Systems, Inc.
Bluffton, SC
Tel: 843-987-7200
Web: www.orthosnozzles.com
