Can Lasers be used to weld plastic? Does anyone make welders ready to use for this application? What kind of laser would be appropriate? Thanks.
flexman
Can Lasers be used to weld plastic? Does anyone make welders ready to use for this application? What kind of laser would be appropriate? Thanks.
flexman
What size is the tank? Is it covered? I suggest you install a prefabricated flexible membrane liner of potable water contact approved material. There are several such flexible membranes and several firms who can prefabricate the liner and several firms who can install the liner.
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flexman
I agree with the earlier posts.
I would expect the sand to slide off of the slope walls which have a 1.75:1 ratio. (pretty steep!) Some HDPE liners are available with a rough, "textured" surface which would minimize this, but the sand should be assumed to settle to its natural angle...
I agree with the earlier posts.
How large is the reservoir? What is its configuration? What are the side slope ratios? How/where, etc. does the water enter and leave the reservoir? Under what conditions? What are the prevaling ambient conditions? Are there any strange chemicals or compounds...
Burke Industries, Inc (phone 408-395-9020) sells a very good contact adhesive called BR-700. Bond Silicone with any commercially available RTV silicone adhesive, being sure to remove any coatings or release agents first. Also, Burke Industries sells a Potable water contact approved fexible...
We used to freeze the rubber-metal part cryogenically (in liquid nitrogen), and then "fracture" the metal off of the rubber while it was in a completely rigid, frozen state.
