High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
Suitable for working conditions up to 176°F (80°C). HDPE is recommended for all external applications due to its enhanced resistance to freezing conditions. Black, UV stabilizing additives prevent the degrading effects of sunlight. HDPE is also recommended for demineralized water and Chromic acid applications.
Polypropylene (PP)
Able to withstand continuous working temperatures of up to 230°F 110°C. Suitable for contact with most chemicals used in the metal treatment industry.
Polyvinylidene Fluoride/Polyvinylidene Difluoride (PVDF)
This material offers significant increases in operating temperatures up to 320°F (160°C), providing resistance to many aggressive chemicals where other plastics would fail.
Floating Ball Cover Diameter and Surface Coverage
The percentage of area covered by the floating ball cover is independent of the ball diameter, being the ratio of a circle to the hexagon which surrounds it. This equates to 91% of the liquid surface area. The frictional contact points ensure that each floating ball cover remains stable when subjected t44o increased liquid or air turbulence.
Diameter (Inches) | Average weight (g) | Number per ft² | Number per m² |
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3/8″ | 0.2 | 1,076 | 11,600 |
3/4″ | 1.0 | 270 | 2,900 |
1″ | 1.5 | 172 | 1,850 |
1.5″ | 4.5 | 74 | 800 |
2″ | 8.8 | 43 | 465 |
3.125″ | 16.0 | 22 | 235 |
4″ | 40.0 | 10 | 116 |
Floating Ball Cover Diameter and Surface Coverage
Open Surface | 1 Layer 38mm Balls | 2 Layers 38mm Balls | |||||||
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Avg Surface Temperature °C | 90 | 70 | 50 | 90 | 70 | 50 | 90 | 70 | 50 |
Energy consumption Kwh/h | 10.73 | 4.61 | 1.61 | 2.70 | 1.31 | .60 | 2.04 | 0.76 | 0.051 |
Percentage energy saving | – | – | – | 75 | 71 | 65 | 81 | 76 | 70 |
Evaporation liters/m²h | 13.05 | 4.97 | 1.45 | 1.67 | 0.41 | 0.14 | 1.28 | 0.38 | 0.13 |
Percentage vaporation saving | – | – | – | 87 | 91 | 90 | 90 | 92 | 91 |