Carson Liners

PLATING LINERS

SELECTING THE RIGHT MATERIAL

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When it comes to lining a pond, the first and more popular option is a flexible liner made from Reinforced Polyethylene, Reinforced Polypropylene, CSPE, PVC or EPDM Rubber.  There are other cheaper materials available; however for the purpose of building a lasting pond, it is advisable to use one of these flexible materials.

Reinforced Polyethylene (RPE) Liners

Reinforced polyethylene liners are generally considered the most durable liners available. In many cases, RPE liners don’t require a protective underlayment because of their higher tensile strength. Another advantage of reinforced polyethylene is they can be produced in very large sizes because of their light weight.  However, a possible disadvantage to a RPE liner is that the material is slightly stiffer to work with which is only a problem if the pond has a lot of sharp protrusions, bends or corners or pipe penetrations.

Reinforced Polypropylene (RPP) Liners

Reinforced polypropylene liners are generally used for potable water applications.  RPP can be easily box-welded into 3D shapes.  Box-welding is the process of taking a flat liner and creating a 3D shaped box through the process of heat welding the seams. The main advantage of box-welding is that all the corners are nice and clean with no folds or wrinkles. If you’ve ever worked with a flat liner like EPDM rubber and tried to bend it around corners and ledges, you’ll know that you will never get it completely flat. RPP is the preferred material if a pond has pipe penetrations.  It also has an extremely long life-span.

Chlorosulfonated Polyethylene (CSPE) Liners

Chlorosulfonated Polyethylene liners are geomembranes formerly known as Hypalon. CSPE or HypaFlex is a high-performance material designed for long-term applications, including floating covers and exposed liners. CSPE provides truly outstanding UV protection and long-term performance. HypaFlex is backed with an industry-leading 30-year weathering warranty.

PVC Liners

PVC liners are usually the least expensive option compared to other flexible liner materials, but their biggest downside is their lack of UV stability. What that means is that the pond liner must be completely buried with no direct sunlight contact; otherwise, the liner will begin to break down, shortening the life span.

EPDM or Rubber Liners

EPDM rubber liners are quite heavy.  They are typically quite UV resistant which is a definite plus over some PVC liners. As a fishpond liner, EPDM is a good choice due to the lack of plasticizers in the liner. It is also possible to join two or more sheets together with some pond liner tape.  In the case of large pond liners, it is often essential to combine multiple sheets to create a liner in the desired shape and size. Because rubber is so much heavier than material mentioned above, it is often more difficult to find and ship large pieces of EPDM due to weight concerns. If you need a large piece, it might be better to go with an RPE liner since it’s stronger, lighter and more cost effective.

CONTACT US 800-423-2380 FOR ASSISTANCE IN SELECTING THE MATERIAL THAT IS RIGHT FOR YOUR JOB.

DROP-IN PLATING LINERS

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One of the costliest expenses in the finishing industry is that of aging equipment, which can mean a surge in downtime. And with an increase in downtime, an opportunity for other costly hindrances for the organization. One way to improve the longevity of your plating line, more specifically the life of your tanks, is to use Carson drop-in liners.

In this article, you’ll gain more insight into how to increase the lifetime of your electroplating tanks. How using plating liners can protect the environment, help ensure your staff’s safety, sustain the integrity of the chemicals, provide flexibility of usage and ease of installation.

Drop-In liners Protect the Environment
Your tanks may contain corrosive chemicals. Over time the opportunity for cracks and corrosion increases with use. Cracks, especially if left undetected, can lead to costly repairs. Drop-in liners are designed to accommodate a broad range of plating solutions. They act as second tanks. The use of these custom-made liners doubles as a barrier. They ensure containment of whatever type of chemical the tanks hold.

Drop-In Liners Protect Your Employees
Much like the importance of protecting the facility from chemical seepage, the use of plating liners also protects your employees. Using liners requires less downtime and less exposure to harmful chemicals.

Drop-In Liners Sustains the Integrity of its Chemicals
Liners not only protect the environment and your employees, but they also protect the chemicals they contain. Depending on the type of chemical, the susceptibility to corrosion increases over time. Using a liner that is specifically designed to contain caustic chemicals ensures that any exposure to the tank itself is eliminated and the solution it holds is not contaminated.

Drop-In Liners Offer the Flexibility of Various Uses
There are numerous sizes of electroplating tanks. Most of them are custom-built to accommodate the scope of work for which they will be used. Because of this, having a custom-fit liner with proper material selection is key to extended usage.

Owner and industry veteran, Curtis Lang, states that when the right liner is installed, the longevity and well-being of the tank increases exponentially.

“When a customer calls looking for a drop-in liner, we ask several questions. Having a good understanding of the type of tank, its size, the solution it will hold, and the operating temperature are very important pieces of information. Once we have those specifications, we can make the best liner material recommendation.”

In addition, not only are liners customizable in material and size, but they also allow for less expensive or temporary tanks to be used.

Drop-In Liners are Easy to Install
Because liners are made from flexible materials, they’re easy to install. At Carson Manufacturing, the team walks their customers through the process with care and diligence. From the first inquiry, to installation and beyond, our knowledgeable staff guide the customer every step of the way.

So to recap, here are the five benefits of using drop-in liners.

  1. Protects the environment
  2. Protects your employees
  3. Sustains the integrity of its chemicals
  4. Flexibility of various uses
  5. Easy installation

Whether you’re opting for a disposable drop-in liner or an industrial plating liner, the team at Carson Manufacturing has many options suitable for your needs. Let’s chat. For a free liner quote call 800-423-2380 or email us at sales@carsonliners.com.

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