Types, Uses, and Applications of Tanks & Vessels
Leave a CommentPressure tanks and vessels come in various shapes and sizes and are designed to hold gases, vapors, and liquids at high pressures, usually above 15 PSIG. Storage tanks hold various liquids. Each type of tank has a unique set of properties and applications, but all play an important role in the safe and efficient operation […]
Positive Displacement Pumps vs. Centrifugal Pumps vs. High-Pressure Pumps
Leave a CommentMany industries rely on pumps for their daily operations, including the dairy, brewing, food processing, beverage manufacturing, and personal care industries. Highland Equipment supplies various hygienic pumps for a wide range of applications. In this blog, we’ll take a detailed look at positive displacement, centrifugal, and high-pressure pumps, including their suitability for certain processing applications. […]
A Guide to Stainless Steel Tank Fabrication
Leave a CommentHighland Equipment has been building unmatched stainless steel tanks and equipment for various sanitary process applications since 1973. As the leading provider of sanitary process equipment, Highland Equipment has the tools and experience needed for various tank projects, from one-tank requirements, complex pressure vessels, skidded systems, and custom equipment to a host of customized tank […]
Considerations for the Custom Sales and Consultation Process
Leave a CommentFor nearly 50 years, Highland Equipment Inc. has provided stainless steel design and installation of sanitary process equipment for clients in a range of industries, including pharmaceutical, food and beverage, cannabis, cosmetics, brewing, and more. From complex pressure vessels to skidded systems and a variety of customized tanks and equipment, we approach each project with […]
Aseptic Mixing Tanks: Applications & Considerations
Leave a CommentAseptic mixing tanks help keep contents consistently free from contaminants using either a nitrogen barrier or highly pressurized air to maintain a sterile environment. Highland Equipment provides aseptic tanks tailored to the specific needs of your application. In this blog post, we’ll review some of the primary industries that use aseptic tanks, as well as […]
Electropolishing vs. Passivation of Stainless Steel
Leave a CommentThe aesthetics or physical properties of metal may often see improvement by the application of various finishing techniques. For example, in custom metal basket applications, applying an appropriate finish will impact the functionality of the basket as much as the base material does. Two of the most popular finishing methods used for stainless steel include […]
Factory Acceptance Testing vs. Site Acceptance Testing
Leave a CommentBoth Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) involve extensive testing of systems or system components to determine or verify compliance with the preapproved specifications. While there are similarities between the two, they are distinct processes. The following blog post outlines the key differences between FAT and SAT. What Is a Factory Acceptance […]
Passivation Methods to Preserve Stainless Steel Products
Leave a CommentWhat is the Passivation of Stainless Steel? Untreated stainless steel has a chemically reactive surface and can rust over time. However, the process of passivation — chemically washing the body of a stainless steel part — protects the surface and results in a longer-lasting item that better resists corrosion and rusting. Passivation removes free iron […]
Factors That Determine High Shear vs. Low Shear Mixing
Leave a CommentProcessing plants need rotating mixers that can handle different compositions and materials to meet a desired endpoint. When mixing impellers rotate in a batch, they generate shear, or stress, on the materials, to mix them together. The viscosity and other properties of liquids, as well as the presence of solids, determine the force needed to […]
How Do Companies Utilize Borescoping to QC Fabrications?
Leave a CommentBorescopes are optical instruments that facilitate visual inspection of hard-to-reach spaces, such as the inside of narrow pipes or tubes. They consist of a lens or camera on one end, a flexible, semi-rigid, or rigid tube and/or fiber assembly, and a display on the other end. Industry professionals utilize them to inspect a wide range […]