Weber Kunststofftechnik — Industrial Thermoplastic Tanks, Scrubbers and Piping
Global engineering supply of thermoplastic chemical vessels, surface treatment process baths, exhaust air scrubbers, and industrial pipework by Weber Kunststofftechnik (Germany / Kunststofftechnik Weber GmbH). Rundbehälter cylindrical tanks, Rechteckbehälter pickling baths, and gas scrubbers from SpareX.
Weber Kunststofftechnik Rundbehälter Cylindrical Storage Tanks
Weber Rundbehälter cylindrical storage vessels are custom engineered from PE 100, PP, and PVDF thermoplastics according to DVS 2205. Tanks feature flat or conical bottoms, flanged process nozzles, and inspection manholes for secure containment of harsh chemicals.
- Cylindrical thermoplastic storage tanks fabricated from PE 100, PP, and PVDF
- Safe storage of concentrated acids, caustics, and water treatment reagents
- Storage capacities ranging from 1 to 100 m3 with verified DVS 2205 wall statics
- Process nozzles, draining connections, DN 25-400 flanges, and level gauges
Weber Kunststofftechnik Rechteckbehälter Rectangular Process Tanks
Rectangular thermoplastic process baths Rechteckbehälter are manufactured from extruded panels and GFK composites. Designed for pickling, degreasing, and electroplating lines, vessels feature external structural steel reinforcement encapsulated in corrosion-proof sleeves.
- Rectangular pickling, rinsing, and chemical process tanks Rechteckbehälter
- Hot-dip galvanizing pretreatment, electroplating, and chemical surface etching
- High thermal stability and chemical resilience against HCl and H2SO4 acids
- Polymer-sheathed structural steel ribs, heater pockets, and overflow weirs
Weber Kunststofftechnik Abluftreinigungsanlagen Wet Scrubbers
Weber Abluftreinigungsanlagen exhaust air scrubbing systems capture corrosive fumes from chemical processes. Incorporating packed bed columns, spray nozzles, and droplet separators, units neutralize hydrochloric and nitric acid vapors with high separation efficiencies up to 99.5%.
- Counterflow and crossflow wet scrubbers and chemical packed bed towers
- Neutralization of hydrochloric acid, nitric acid, sulfuric acid, and ammonia vapors
- Scrubbing separation efficiency up to 99.5% with airflow rates to 50 000 m3/h
- Full-cone spray headers, droplet eliminators, recirculation pumps, and pH probes
Weber Kunststofftechnik Double-Walled Chemical Storage Tanks
Weber double-walled chemical storage tanks feature an integrated interstitial space monitored for leakages. Fabricated from PE 100 or PVDF according to German AwSV and DIBt standards, they safeguard facilities against accidental liquid releases without external retention bunds.
- Double-walled storage vessels with monitored interstitial leak-detection barrier
- Safe storage of water-hazardous liquids class WGK 1-3 under AwSV regulations
- PE 100 or PVDF chemical contact shell enclosed in a protective external casing
- Vacuum leakage detectors, overfill prevention sensors, and pressure relief vents
Weber Kunststofftechnik Industrial Thermoplastic Pipework Systems
Weber industrial piping systems are constructed from PE, PP, PVC-U, PVC-C, and PVDF polymers. For hazardous media transfer, coaxial dual-containment pipelines integrate continuous interstitial surveillance. The pipework withstands operating fluid pressures up to 16 bar.
- Pressure and drainage industrial pipelines engineered from PE, PP, and PVDF
- Conveyance of concentrated acids, caustics, and industrial trade effluents
- Coaxial dual-laminate piping PVC/PE, PP/PP, and PVDF/PE compliant with AwSV
- Fabricated bends, equal tees, ball valves, butterfly valves, and slide guides
Weber Kunststofftechnik WK-Flexline Tanker Unloading and Safety Bunds
Compact WK-Flexline unloading stations provide secure chemical transfer from road tankers into plant storage vessels. Featuring drip-free dry-break couplings and integrated spill retention basins, assemblies hold official DIBt approvals for hazardous industrial fluid handling.
- Compact road tanker transfer stations WK-Flexline and DIBt-approved bunds
- Secure transfer of concentrated acids and alkalis from road tankers to silos
- Integrated spill containment sump coupled with dry-disconnect safety couplers
- Chemical transfer pumps, non-return valves, and local control instrumentation
Weber Kunststofftechnik Industrial Vessel Engineering and Product Architecture
German manufacturer Kunststofftechnik Weber GmbH specializes in the engineering and production of heavy-duty thermoplastic vessels, surface treatment tanks, and industrial air pollution control scrubbers.
The production program encompasses cylindrical vertical vessels Rundbehälter with capacities from 1 to 100 cubic meters, rectangular process tanks Rechteckbehälter for hot-dip galvanizing lines, and wet scrubbers Abluftreinigungsanlagen for corrosive exhaust neutralization.
Every system is designed around specific operating chemical parameters, taking into account medium density up to 1.9 g/cm3 and extended thermal ranges of process solutions.
Fabrications utilize high-density polyethylene PE 100, polypropylene homopolymer PP-H, polyvinylidene fluoride PVDF, and structural glass fiber reinforced laminates GFK to ensure long-term reliability in aggressive chemical environments.
Thermoplastic Welding Methodologies and Structural Calculations under DVS 2205
Structural calculation of Weber polymer tanks adheres to German welding society code DVS 2205, governing permissible tensile stress, polymer creep behavior, and long-term reduction factors over operating design lives of 10, 15, or 25 years.
Vessel shells are constructed via continuous extrusion winding or machine butt-fusion welding of thermoplastic sheets under DVS 2207 standards, delivering welded seam strength factors exceeding 0.9.
Design teams compute shell thickness profiles accounting for hydrostatic pressure gradients, external environmental wind and snow forces, and regional seismic criteria.
For flat and conical bottom vessels, external structural reinforcement ribs and stainless steel anchoring gussets with polymer insulation pads are incorporated to prevent localized stress peaks.
Wet Scrubber Design and Industrial Chemical Exhaust Gas Neutralization
Weber Abluftreinigungsanlagen wet scrubbing systems operate via multi-stage chemisorption within countercurrent or crossflow packed bed columns.
Random dumped packing rings such as polypropylene Raschig or Pall rings provide high specific surface areas up to 250 m2/m3, promoting contact between acidic exhaust streams and circulating alkaline neutralization scrubbing liquids.
The scrubber assemblies feature non-clogging full-cone spray distributor headers, dual-stage polypropylene droplet separators achieving up to 99.5% entrainment removal, and integrated recirculation sumps equipped with sealless magnetic-drive centrifugal pumps.
Integrated pH and ORP instrumentation continuously modulates reagent dosing to sustain consistent scrubbing capacity.
Double-Walled Chemical Vessels and AwSV Interstitial Leak Monitoring
To contain water-polluting industrial fluids (classes WGK 1, WGK 2, and WGK 3), Weber supplies double-walled containment tanks complying with German AwSV environmental regulations.
The construction incorporates an inner primary fluid vessel surrounded by a secondary polymer retention jacket, creating an enclosed interstitial monitoring chamber capable of holding the full liquid inventory.
Continuous wall integrity surveillance is managed by vacuum leak sensors that detect pressure deviations within the monitoring chamber, activating alarms prior to external chemical release.
This engineering eliminates the need for expensive exterior concrete bund retention basins while optimizing valuable floor space.
Engineering Selection Guidelines for PE 100, Polypropylene, and PVDF Polymers
Polymer material selection for vessels and pipework references ISO/TR 10358 chemical resistance ratings and DIBt Berlin material media approval lists.
High-density polyethylene PE 100 exhibits resilience against inorganic acids, caustic solutions, and saline media during continuous contact with corrosive process fluids.
Polypropylene homopolymer PP-H is selected for elevated operating temperatures in electroplating, pickling, and degreasing baths due to its rigidity and environmental stress cracking resistance.
For hot nitric acid, halogenated reagents, and aggressive solvents under high thermal stress, polyvinylidene fluoride PVDF and dual-laminate GFK reinforced shells are specified.
Weber Kunststofftechnik and model names are trademarks of their respective owners and are used only to identify the equipment for which we source parts. SpareX is not an official dealer, distributor or representative of Weber Kunststofftechnik and is not affiliated with the trademark owner. Origin, documents and warranty are stated for each item in the quotation.
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Documents and sources
- Official Kunststofftechnik Weber GmbH website — industrial tank and apparatus engineering
- Cylindrical thermoplastic storage tanks Rundbehälter — chemical media storage
- Rectangular process tanks Rechteckbehälter — electroplating and pickling lines
- Exhaust air scrubbers Abluftreinigungsanlagen — acid fume capture and neutralization
- Industrial thermoplastic and dual containment pipe systems — AwSV compliance
- Road tanker unloading stations WK-Flexline — safe chemical transfer platforms
- Hazardous chemical containment bunds and safety pallets — DIBt Berlin approval
- Corporate standards and legal imprint — company registration details in Minden
