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Will Your Pump and Equipment Enclosures Stand the Heat?

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Not all process applications are the same. Throw in a hot environment, and things can get complicated, compromising the safety of your employees, equipment, and the environment. That’s why it’s crucial to stabilize the temperature of your chemicals inside your Pump and Equipment Enclosures.

Enclosures that house your pump and other equipment sometimes need a little extra help during the summer months to stay cool. During processing, as your pump generates heat, if not mitigated, the heat buildup can interfere with the operation of the equipment and control panels and even diminish the integrity of the process chemicals—all costly and affects to your bottom line.    

If you operate in a hot climate, keeping your chemical equipment cool in their enclosures can be a challenge in the summer. But not with Peabody Engineering’s compact digital air conditioner modules and circulation fans for our PCS-PLUS 2, PCS-PLUS 4 and PCS-PRO Enclosures. They provide and maintain control of the temperature for the chemical process equipment you are operating..

Climate Control AC ModuleAir Conditioning

With three different models to choose from, each features an attractive industrial design with a galvanized sheet-metal cover and minimal use of visible fasteners, as well as a narrow footprint that accommodates compact attachment to your cabinets. Each uses a cleanable, reusable aluminum mesh filter that protects coils for maximum cooling performance. Other features include:

  • Easy-mount flanges for simple installation.
  • Two levels of corrosion protection.
  • Dust-resistant condenser coil allows the unit to be run filterless in most applications.
  • R134a earth-friendly refrigerants.
  • And much more.

Climate Control - Circulation FanCirculation Fans

Our compact cooling fans are ideal for applications where enclosure space is limited and quiet, reliable cooling is needed. The fans are engineered for 50,000 hours of continuous operation without lubrication or service and can be installed on any surface of an enclosure. With the addition of accessory fan brackets, compact cooling fans can also be installed in any position inside the enclosure for spot cooling or air circulation. Each fan includes these standard features:

  • Maximum operating temperature is 158 F (70 C).
  • 4-in. fan is thermally protected and uses permanently lubricated ball bearings.
  • 6- and 10-in. fans have ball-bearing construction and split-capacitor motors.
  • Split-capacitor motors are thermally protected to avoid premature failure.
  • Dynamically balanced impellers molded from polycarbonate material.
  • 1 finger guard (additional guards available).
  • And much more.

When you need to keep your chemical equipment cool this summer, Peabody Engineering has superior climate control options for our PCS-PLUS and PCS-PRO Enclosures

While summer is upon us, there’s no better time to plan ahead for the colder months to come. At Peabody Engineering, we also offer Heating Modules. The unique design draws cool air from the bottom of the enclosure and passes this air across the thermostat and heating element before being released into the enclosure cavity. Learn more about our heating options here.

Climate Control - Heating Module

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Understanding Design Standards & Our Tanks

By Tanks

At Peabody, we do much of our design and production processes in-house, including our own tooling and rotational plastic molding, which we put through our internal rigorous testing protocols, so we ensure quality at every step of the process. But that is just the beginning. Our tanks are certified and rated by some of the largest governing bodies and standards in North America.

Product certifications might seem like an alphabet soup of acronyms and labels, but they are a very important indicator that a product has been tested to government or other third-party standards and regulations. What does that mean for our customers who buy our certified tanks? It’s an assurance of safety, reliability and quality from both a design and manufacturing perspective.

NSF/ANSI/CAN 61

ProChem® Potable Water Tanks

Our ProChem® Tanks and Gemini Dual Containment® Tanks made from Linear Polyethylene (LPE) are NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 Certified.

NSF is one of the most respected independent certification organizations in public health and safety across the globe. Having the NSF mark lets consumers, distributors, suppliers and regulators know that our tanks have been rigorously tested to comply with all standard requirements.

NSF 61 is the only American National Standard addressing the human health effects of drinking water system components. It is a performance-based standard that evaluates the amount of contaminants that leach from our tanks into drinking water, rather than setting prescriptive limits on content.

The NSF certification process can be long and costly, but it’s part of our commitment to the industry and to our customers. Though the process is product-specific and can get quite technical, generally, here is a summary of the seven steps:

  1. Application and information submission
  2. Product evaluation
  3. Product testing in lab
  4. Manufacturing facility inspection, production confirmation and product sampling
  5. Test results review and acceptance
  6. Contract signed and products listed
  7. Annual plant inspection and retesting

ASTM D 1998 Standard

Gemini Dual Containment Plus

Gemini PLUS

Our Gemini®, Gemini® PLUS 1300 and Prochem® Tanks in LPE, HDPE, XLPE, PPL or PVDF construction are available ASTM D-1998 rated if desired.

American Society for Testing and Materials, or ASTM has designed and set over 12,800 standards that help improve lives and enhance performance and help consumers have confidence in the products they buy and use. That includes ASTM D 1998, a set of standards for cross-linkable polyethylene (XLPE) and non-cross linkable polyethylene (HDPE) polyethylene vertical tanks over 500 gallons.

ASTM D 1998 defines minimum wall thicknesses for these tanks based on several criteria like height, outside diameter, and specific gravity rating. To comply with the standards, the tanks must go through a series of tests that check:

  • Wall thickness test
  • Impact Test
  • Structural integrity test

Additionally, there is a test for cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) tanks to measure the chemical makeup of the tank materials.

EPA 49 CFR

Gemini Dual Containment

Gemini Dual Containment® Tanks

Peabody’s Gemini Dual Containment® Tanks meet or exceed secondary containment requirements under the EPA’s 49 CFR Regulations.

The Environmental Protection Agency, OSHA, and the Department of Transportation provide regulatory and enforcement functions for laws promulgated by the U.S. Congress that are designed to protect the environment from contamination and reduce risks to human health and worker safety. They have specific requirements for hazardous chemical safe storage compliance. These regulations are codified in the Code of Federal Regulations: 40 CFR Protection of the Environment, 29 CFR Labor, and 49 CFR Transportation, respectively.

FDA Approved

Our ProChem® Potable Water Tanks are also FDA approved. Though the FDA doesn’t approve equipment used in food processing, they have created a set of requirements that equipment used in food and beverage storage must meet.

Work with us today to build your quality, safe and compliant tank!

Peabody Engineering wins ‘Top Workplaces of 2020’ Award

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Peabody Engineering & Supply, Inc.

We are excited to announce that Peabody Engineering has been selected as a 2020 Top Workplace at our headquarters location in Corona, California. 

Every year, The Top Workplaces select winners based solely on anonymous employee feedback, and more than 70,000 organizations compete. We’re beyond humbled to be recognized as a Top Workplace for the 6th year in a row. 

With a vision and an idea set forth in 1952 Peabody Engineering has grown above and beyond the expectations of its founding father, Richard Peabody. We’re proud to carry on this legacy and embody our vision and mission throughout our workplace. 

Peabody Engineering continues to design and manufacture commercial chemical and water storage tanks through our Rotational Molding division. Peabody also manufactures RF Transparent Architectural Concealment enclosures for hiding cellular and microwave antennas from public view on buildings and other architectural features. Together, all departments and divisions work to plan, prioritize and produce finished quality products that are used all over the United States proudly manufactured right here in Corona, CA.

We want to give a warm thank you to all our loyal patrons, employees, and partners for allowing us to serve with integrity and a passion for excellence in all we do. 

Peabody Engineering’s commitment is to provide the most intuitively designed, high-quality products to our customers available anywhere. We work with “No Boundaries” in honoring God by serving people in need through integrity and a passion for excellence in all we do. We will develop the best possible solution for your application based upon your individual requirements schedule and budget.

We look forward to our fruitful future and working with you to bring you new, improved, and custom products and exceptional customer service in our California location and our new manufacturing location in South Carolina coming soon! 

 

How to Select a Polyethylene Chemical Storage Tank Based on Shape

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When choosing a polyethylene chemical storage tank, there are several key factors to consider; the application, desired capacity, purpose (mixing or storing), double-wall or single-wall, and where it will be located, just to name a few. But there is another consideration in purchasing a tank that might not get the full deliberation it deserves; Its shape.

The different tank shapes are generally rectangle/square, cylindrical and conical, and all offer some pros and cons depending upon your application. Peabody Engineering’s Gemini Dual Containment® tanks are available in both square and cylindrical shapes. 

Below are some general guidelines in selecting the right tank for your application. 

Cylindrical

Cylindrical tanks are the most commonly used tanks in a wide variety of industries including agricultural, water storage, chemical, and water treatment applications.  

Pros

  • Cost-effective choice for bulk storage.
  • Excellent hoop strength with no stress points.

Cons

  • More difficult to install fittings and piping manifolds due to the curved sidewall
  • More wasted space in an environment with corners.

Square or Rectangular

Square or rectangular tanks are more popular in some applications than cylindrical tanks but can be used in an array of industries and applications that one may not consider at first glance.

Pros

  • Allows for maximum use of space with a compact footprint as compared to cylindrical tanks.
  • Flat sides allow for ease in plumbing and piping design.
  • Less expensive to ship and transport than cylindrical tanks.

Cons

  • Increased sidewall head pressure from the liquid being stored on large flat surfaces.
  • Limited size range available.
  • Generally more costly than cylindrical tanks.

Peabody Cone BottomCone bottom

Cone bottom tanks are well-suited in applications where 100% drainage of the tank is necessary like the food, cosmetics, or pharmaceutical industries.

Pros

  • Easier to drain and clean between batches.
  • Reduces sediment collection at the bottom.
  • Ideal for mixing applications.

Cons

  • Requires a stand and hardware.
  • More costly than other tank configurations.
  • Reduced volume per cubic foot due to cone configuration.

All three styles of tanks have their advantages, the choice you make all depends upon your specific application, and what your budget for the project will be.

Our ProChem® tanks offer all three styles in single wall configurations. 

Our Gemini Dual Containment® cylindrical tanks range in sizes from 15 gallons to 500 gallons.

Our Gemini Dual Containment® square tanks are available in sizes 5 gallons to 175 gallons and allow for a larger capacity in limited spaces — 22% more capacity than cylindrical tanks of the same size.

New Manufacturing Location in South Carolina

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Manufacturing Location in Liberty, South CarolinaPeabody Engineering is excited to announce we are expanding to a new location on the East Coast in Liberty, South Carolina!!! We are building from the ground up, a new manufacturing plant that is expected to be completed by winter 2021.

After a five-year search for our new East Coast manufacturing location, we have settled on Pickens County in the beautiful state of South Carolina. We chose this location not only for the strong labor force, but also because Pickens County and South Carolina both understand that manufacturing is the backbone of our nation’s economy, and their focus is clearly on helping companies like ours succeed.” -Peabody Engineering CEO Mark Peabody

We welcome Peabody Engineering to South Carolina’s business community and celebrate the company’s decision to invest $5.6 million and create 35 new jobs in Pickens County. It’s always a great day for the Palmetto State when we announce job-creating investments such as this one.” -Gov. Henry McMaster

Read more about it go here–>New Manufacturing Location in South Carolina.

Christmas 2020 – The Reason for The Season

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Christmas 2020 – We Hope You Enjoy This Years Christmas Letter.

Our office will be closed on Dec 24th, 25th, 30th and 31st, 2020

Tis the Season! The season for reflecting upon the past year, setting goals for the year ahead and making resolutions for positive changes in our lives to improve. This year is like no other. Lots of unprecedented events and many new challenges that we have all been forced to adjust to. My dad always told me that adversity builds character, growth and makes you stronger. I can say without reservation that we all should have a much better character and be much stronger after what we have been through this year.

We can commiserate about how bad things were or we can search for lessons in our experiences and build upon those lessons to make our future better. I’ve never been one to dwell on the past or worry about tomorrow. I’ve always focused on what I can do today, now, to make the future better, try not to make the same mistakes and focus on being the best “Me” that I can be.

So, after reflecting upon the year behind us, we must ask what we want to achieve in the year ahead. Please read the full Peabody Engineering Christmas newsletter by clicking here. It is in PDF format (1.8mb)

Peabody Matador 450

PROJECT CASE STUDY: Matador A450

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Creating concealment systems that are both “RF Friendly” and pleasing on the eye is an important art. This white paper introduces factors involved in antenna concealment and how architectural design is essential when taking on the challenge of structural beauty.
Learn more about how we tackle the challenge of cell site concealment systems.
  • Cellular Carrier approved
  • RF tested and WiMax ready
  • Full-service design and engineering
  • Custom-made molded panels and FRP structural shapes
  • Fiberscreen™ (fiberglass) & Polyscreen™ (foam) products
  • Made to install easy and look fantastic!
Download this case study now to get more information about concealment systems that do more.
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Peabody Plastic

Plastic Chemical Storage and Process Tanks

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Chemical storage tanks for industrial, agricultural, high-purity and municipal applications are available in a very wide variety of sizes and styles. They are also available in a variety of different materials of construction. This paper will discuss the benefits of “Plastic Chemical Storage and Process Tanks”.

Thanksgiving 2020 – A Perspective

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Happy Thanksgiving 2020Thanksgiving 2020 – We Hope You Enjoy This Years Thanksgiving Letter.

Our office will be closed on Nov 26th and 27th, 2020.

2020 has been an unprecedented year to put it mildly. Everything started out okay, but things quickly went south, starting with Impeachment proceedings against our President at the same time we first heard about a novel coronavirus coming from China. Things quickly got worse from there. We all know about the nightmare we’ve endured these past 8 months, with lockdowns, fear mongering and a radical change in the way we live our lives. To top it all off, we have a contested Presidential election with an outcome that is anyone’s guess. How far we have fallen!

Our Great Nation and the whole world are in peril, but we as Americans are up to the task of getting things back on track. If America’s good people stand up and speak up for righteousness and Goodness, we will prevail.

“Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.” ~ Author Unknown

Read the full Peabody Engineering Thanksgiving newsletter by clicking here. It is in PDF format (3.41mb)

Peabody Life Expectancy

Life Expectancy of Rotationally Molded Polyethylene Tanks

By White Papers

Life Expectancy of Rotational White Paper ThumbWhen it comes to maximizing the life cycle of your storage tank assets, and your ROI, it’s natural to choose the most cost-effective, durable construction material for your application. For those reasons and more, polyethylene for commercial storage tanks is ideal for applications storing a wide range of liquids. But what is the expected life cycle of a polyethylene tank?  This white paper, Life Expectancy of Rotationally Molded Polyethylene Tanks, addresses the factors that can impact the poly tank life and outlines recommendations for tank care.

This white paper introduces you to Linear Polyethylene Resins (LDPE), and outlines four parameters affecting the lifespan of an LDPE tank:  its applications, its characteristics, its environmental exposures, and its care.

Learn about what makes polyethylene a superior tank solution:

  • Excellent UV inhibitors
  • Service life up to 20 years
  • Extremely chemical resistant
  • Excellent impact resistance
  • Very low maintenance

Download the white paper now to get more details about these important factors and features and how they can help you maximize the Life Expectancy of Rotationally Molded Polyethylene Tanks. 

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