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Easter 2022 – Our Only Hope

By Newsletters

Happy Easter – Our office will be closed on Good Friday, April 15th, 2022. We will resume normal business hours on Monday, April 18, 2022.

Easter Good Friday 2022When I was a young adult in the 1970’s, the Silver Screen was rocked with the premiere of Star Wars, the epic saga of Good vs. Evil set in the future, complete with spaceships, aliens and a planet sized space station called the Death Star. There were no better unlikely heroes than Han Solo, Luke Skywalker and Chewbacca and there was no better villain than Darth Vader.

The rebels fought against overwhelming odds against what seemed an unbeatable foe with little, Good Friday 2022 - Our Only Hopeif any chance of success. If not for a small droid named R2D2, whom had been programmed with a secret message from none other than Princess Leia, the ruler of the planet Alderaan, to an all but forgotten old man named Obi Wan Kenobi, the rebels would be doomed to certain defeat.

Princess Leia in her message laid out the hopelessness of the rebellion against the Empire and left off with the famous line “Help us Obi Wan Kanobi, you’re our only Hope”. Why did she think Obi Wan was her only hope? Because he had the power of The Force as a Jedi Knight, an elite class of warriors of old, who understood the hidden power in the universe of Good and Evil, but focused on the Good as stewards of humanity and protectors of the oppressed………Click for an instant download of this year’s Easter Newsletter (1.56mb) –>

Seismic Restraint Systems for Polyethylene Tanks

Seismic Restraint Systems for Polyethylene Tanks

By White Papers

About 35 years ago, Peabody Engineering did a study in cooperation with California State University Long Beach Engineering Structures Lab to design a viable seismic restraint system for our polyethylene tanks.

Based on that study, we determined that the cable and post systems that were being used as an industry standard for seismic restraint of polyethylene tanks were an ineffective and unsafe design. We decided that a new design should be developed that would safely restrain plastic tanks without the potential for damaging them. Peabody does offer a cable system for our tanks if you have budget constraints, but we strongly recommend you consider one of our three other superior designs outlined below based upon the risks associated with the cable systems noted above.

 

Download this white paper to serve as a reference for our Seismic Restraint Systems for Polyethylene Tanks.

Special Application Tanks

Special Application Tanks

By White Papers

Special Application TanksWith more than 40 years in the plastic tank business, you would be hard pressed to find an application we haven’t seen before. When it comes to building polyethylene tanks for custom applications, there are always unique design considerations. Our whitepaper includes important factors when configuring and specifying a special application storage tank.

Download this white paper to serve as a reference for our Special Application Tanks.

Christmas 2021 – Tis The Season

By Newsletters

Christmas 2021 – We Hope You Enjoy This Year’s Christmas Letter.

Our office will be closed on Dec 24th and 31st, 2021.

Tis The Season and what we have deemed truly important are the little things we take for granted everyday:

  • Being with loved ones,
  • Having a career that you enjoy
  • Sharing a meal with family and friends
  • The gentle touch from someone you care about
  • A wet kiss from a furry four footed friend
  • The smell of dinner cooking
  • The crackling of a warm fire while savoring the refreshing taste of your favorite libation
  • Grandkids if you are of “a certain age”

There is so much more we could add to the list. The meaning of Christmas does not need to be flashy with expensive gifts, but rather something simple like spending time with your family, friends and loved ones, good conversations, and a feast to share. These are some of the traditions that make Christmas meaningful for many people.

So while you celebrate the holiday season, we hope you enjoy this year’s “Tis The Season” Christmas Letter. You can either view below and or you can download Christmas PDF Newsletter by click here (1.2mb). Whichever way you prefer to view it – we hope you enjoy it and don’t forget to share some of that Trivia around your Christmas Dinner Table!!!

Thanksgiving 2021 – Trivia and Other Insights

By Newsletters

Happy Thanksgiving 2021Thanksgiving 2021 – We Hope You Enjoy This Years Thanksgiving Trivia Letter.

Our office will be closed on Nov 25th and 26th, 2021.

Ready or not, the holiday season is upon us! Holidays are a great time to break away from the craziness that surrounds the world today.

This year, we’re doing things a little different with some Thanksgiving Trivia for you to take to the dinner table!

Let’s start off with an easy one – Why do we Celebrate Thanksgiving on the 4th Thursday of November?

What about this, did you know – The Original TV Dinner Was The Result Of A Thanksgiving Miscalculation?

Find out about these and more Trivia by clicking the link! Thanksgiving Trivia Letter It is in PDF format (1.3mb).

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

Never Give Up – Happy Fourth of July 2021

By Newsletters

Our office will be closed on Monday July 5th, 2021. We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, July 6, 2021.

Never Give Up - Happy Independence Day 2021Happy 4th of July from Peabody Engineering! We want you to know how much we appreciate your patronage and confidence in Peabody Engineering. The world is a tough place right now and our country is not without its challenges. The Bible tells us to “Run and Not Grow Weary” and “Run the Race to Win!” Adversity is a part of life, and our character is defined in times such as these. We are halfway through the year, mile 13 of a marathon. Now is the time to dig down deep within ourselves and pull out the strength and courage that we Americans have been doing for the last 200+ years.

The 4th of July is a story about a select group of brave men and women who would not give up, despite overwhelming odds. The men under General George Washington at Valley Forge in the dead of winter, cold and hungry, rallied together on Christmas Eve and crossed the icy Delaware River to fight for what they believed in; personal freedom from the oppression of a governing authority that was unjustly taking things from Americans by force, The Freedom to work hard to provide good things for their families and a secure future. It’s also about courageous men like Patrick Henry, the first Governor of Virginia, who shouted “Give me Liberty or Give Me Death” when faced with an overwhelming problem with no visual chance of success.

This great American Courage replayed itself in every war from then right up through the war against terrorism. It is the American Spirit and character that defines us, that makes us Great. Its why God has blessed us beyond measure and why we must press on toward the goal. It is why we should NEVER, NEVER, NEVER give up and quit fighting for what we believe in.

May God Bless you and your family this Independence Weekend as you rest and reflect on your blessings as an American. Thank-you for your business, without which we would not have enjoyed success these past 69+ years in business.Download 4th of July Newsletter 2021

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Will Your Pump and Equipment Enclosures Stand the Heat?

By Tanks

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

Call our tank experts today for a quote.

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

By General

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

By Tanks

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.

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