Bioplastics Industry

Sustainable Storage Tanks & Process Vessels

The bioplastics industry is revolutionizing manufacturing with eco-friendly alternatives to traditional petroleum-based plastics. At Tate Metalworks, we understand the unique storage and processing challenges involved with producing bioplastics. 

For over 50 years, we have delivered reliable, high-quality storage tanks, pressure vessels and custom fabrication solutions that ensure the purity and integrity of bio-based materials.

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Precision Engineering for Safety & Quality in Bioplastics Production

High-quality materials, safety, and compliance are essential when it comes to fermentation, polymerization and storage of bioplastics materials. We’re committed to ensuring your tanks and vessels meet the highest standards of hygiene and compatibility to prevent contamination and preserve the quality of your bio-based products.

Here’s what you can expect from our solutions:

  • Custom-tailored tanks and vessels to optimize bioplastic production process
  • Sustainable & durable equipment that reduces carbon footprint long-term
  • Premium-quality materials that ensure purity and integrity of bioplastics
  • Engineered for easy cleaning & sanitization to prevent contamination
  • Expert guidance & a collaborative partnership to support you at each phase

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Reliable Bioplastics Solutions: Tanks, Vessels & More

Our API 650 storage tanks and ASME Section VIII pressure vessels are built to your custom specifications to store and process bio-based materials and finished products. Our most common products for the bioplastics Industry include:

  • API 650 Storage Tanks: Ideal for storing raw materials (like plant-based oils and starches) and finished products. 
  • ASME Pressure Vessels: Essential for processes such as fermentation, polymerization and other chemical reactions that require extreme temperatures or pressures.

Applications include

  • storage tanks 
  • mixing tanks
  • fermentation tanks or vessels
  • process vessels
  • reactor tanks
  • melting tanks (or melting and extrusion tanks)
  • process water tanks
  • holding tanks for preprocessing tanks

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Our Process for a Seamless Project, Start to Finish

Tate Metalworks excels in technical and heavy industrial construction, delivering projects that surpass standard requirements. Our expertise in design, welding, fabrication, project controls, and heavy-lift engineering ensures your project's success.

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Tell Us About Your Project

Get started by requesting a proposal. Tell us about your project and any questions you have. We’ll set up time to have an in-depth discussion or a lunch-and-learn with your team. We strive to deliver your proposal within 2–3 weeks.

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Approve the Design & Plans

In 4-5 weeks, you will have a product design in-hand and project plan complete.

We’ll Deliver your Shop-Fabricated or Field-Erected Solution

No matter how complex your project is, we are committed to delivering on time and on budget and communicating with you around every major milestone. Our in-house craftsmen and partners will handle every detail seamlessly.

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