Crosslinked Polyethylene Resins (XLPE)

Cross-linked polyethylene resin is the "Incredible Hulk" of polyethylene resins. XLPE resins are more chemically resistant, impact resistant, and resistant to environmental stress cracking. The only drawback to XLPE tanks is that they can not be welded with current welding technology.

XLPE tanks should always be employed where strong oxidizing acids, such as sulfuric acid or strong caustics such as sodium hydroxide and sodium hyperclorite are used.

Since welding can not be employed on XLPE tanks, mechanical fittings must be used, with proper material selection of fittings, elastomeric gaskets and donker bolts.

Rotationally molded polyethylene storage tanks are available for flat bottom vertical storage, conical bottom storage and horizontal storage. Double wall tanks for the primary and secondary containment demands of hazardous materials are also available.