PP Tanks

Chemical Resistance

Excellent resistance to most acids, alkalis, and corrosive chemicals

Temperature Resistance

Typically up to 90°C – 100°C (short-term up to 120°C)

Mechanical Strength

Good – not as strong as metals but suitable for moderate mechanical loads

Non-Toxic & Food Safe

Food-grade variants available – safe for food and pharmaceutical use

Lightweight

Easier to transport, install, and maintain compared to metal tanks

UV Resistance

Moderate – can be enhanced with additives or external coatings

Weldability

Easily weldable for custom fabrication and leak-proof joints

Non-Conductive

Electrically insulating – safe for chemical and electronic environments

Low Cost

Economical compared to SS and sometimes even MS tanks

Chemical Processing

Storage and mixing of acids, alkalis, solvents

Electroplating & Metal Finishing

Acid/alkali cleaning tanks, plating tanks, rinsing tanks

Water & Wastewater Treatment

Storage of treated/untreated water, effluents, neutralization tanks

Pharmaceutical

Clean process tanks, storage of raw materials

Food & Beverage

Food-grade PP tanks for brine, additives, non-reactive ingredients

Textile

Dyeing, bleaching, and chemical dosing tanks

Fertilizer & Pesticide Plants

Storage of corrosive liquid fertilizers and chemical components

Electronics

Etching, cleaning, and rinsing tanks

Homopolymer PP (PP-H)

Higher rigidity, better chemical resistance, slightly lower impact strength

Copolymer PP (PP-C or PPH-C)

Improved impact resistance, better performance at low temperatures

Glass-Filled PP

Reinforced for added stiffness and structural strength – used where higher mechanical loads exist

UV-Stabilized PP

Contains UV inhibitors – suitable for outdoor installation

Antistatic PP

Special variant to reduce static charge – used in explosive or sensitive environments

Cost

✅ Low

✅ Moderate (cheaper than SS)

❌ High (especially SS316/SS304)

Chemical Resistance

✅ Excellent for acids, alkalis

❌ Poor – requires lining or coating

✅ Excellent (depends on grade)

Weight

✅ Very light

❌ Heavy

❌ Heavy

Maintenance

✅ Minimal (non-corrosive)

❌ High (needs repainting/coating)

✅ Low (if maintained well)

Lifespan

✅ 15–25 years (depends on use)

❌ 5–10 years (corrosive applications)

✅ 20–30+ years

Temperature Resistance

❌ Limited to ~100°C

✅ High (up to 400°C)

✅ High (up to 600°C depending on grade)

Food/Pharma Grade

✅ Food-safe variants available

❌ No (unless lined)

✅ Widely used in hygienic applications

Installation

✅ Easy & quick

❌ Heavy lifting, complex foundation

❌ Complex handling

Custom Fabrication

✅ Easily customized via welding

❌ Time-consuming

❌ More expensive to customize

UV Resistance

❌ Needs UV stabilization

✅ Naturally resistant with paint

✅ High

Vertical Cylindrical Tanks

Storage of liquids in limited floor space

Horizontal Tanks

For large-volume storage or transport

Rectangular / Square Tanks

Common in plating, dipping, and chemical baths

Conical Bottom Tanks

Easy drainage, used in sedimentation or mixing

Open-Top Tanks

For process tanks, rinsing, plating, chemical treatment

Double-Wall Tanks

Extra safety for hazardous chemical storage