Vinyl ester resin monolithic casting electrolytic cells

Fiberglass electrolytic cells are designed, built and installed to satisfy the most stringent requirements requested by tankhouse operators worldwide. In most cases their main request is to guarantee full operating availability throughout the plant's lifespan,maximizing production of high-purity metal (copper, zinc, nickel, cobalt, lead or other nonferrous metals) with absolute safety for people and the environment. Additionally, cells must accommodate changes for continuous improvement of the electrolytic process, integrating efficiently with upgrades of complementary equipment such as anodes, cathodes, cap, boards, overhead crane electrolyte agitation systems, acid mist control devices, thermal insulation among many others.

GRP /FRP electrolytic cells Guaranteed long-term impermeability, free of corrosion, designed with a monolithic impermeable internal tank manufactured with multiple layers of fiber-reinforced premium vinyl-ester resin. The specifications for this internal tank have been validated by proven impermeability and corrosion-free service for over 40years in the chemical processing industries worldwide.

Swift, accurate and less costly installation

Cells include features that allow reduction of 25% or more in time needed for cell erection, alignment and leveling compared to time required with conventional polymer concrete cells. Dimension tolerances for cells are consistently tight, simplifying installation in the most demanding applications, including plants with automated crane systems.

Minimum cleaning time and water consumption

The rounded internal shape, optional sloped cell floors, and smooth, flat finish of the internal tank, facilitate water sweeping and drainage of heavy sludge, with reduced water usage and accelerating return to service after each cleaning.

Minimum maintenance cost

The robust, virtually impervious internal tank that is chemically bound to the polymer concrete structural core during molding is tolerant to operating abuse. Its smooth, non-stick surfaces minimize adhesion of contaminants.

Maximum operational safety

The structural core of cells is bolstered with sturdy external seismic reinforcement blocks confining its floor supports, and includes a robust, internal bidirectional, pultruded FRP bar mesh reinforcement which positively maintains integrity should the cell fail due to catactrophic events. Cell installation protocols call for lateral wall collaboration between cells, thus reducing stress levels of cell around 40% under nomal operating conditions.

Key accessories integrated with cell engineering

Our company designs and manufactures cell thermal insulation, capping board and electrolyte agitation systems that can be incorporated in the cells, enhancing overall safety, cathode quality and tank house productivity.

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