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Handling Chemical Processing Challenges

Chemical wastewater can be highly corrosive, requiring careful material selection for treatment equipment. The wrong materials can lead to premature failure, leaks, and safety hazards. Our specialised material solutions ensure long service life in aggressive chemical environments. We specify PP, PVDF, PTFE, GRP, rubber-lined steel and exotic alloys matched to each stream’s chemistry, temperature and abrasion. Correct material selection at design stage prevents the leaks, failures and unplanned shutdowns that aggressive effluents otherwise cause.

Basic Chemicals

Corrosion-resistant materials for acids, alkalis, and salt production facilities with extreme pH conditions.

Chemical Processing Basics

pH Neutralisation

Specialised materials for handling extreme pH variations and neutralisation processes safely.

pH Neutralisation

ATEX Safety

Explosion-proof materials and designs for handling volatile chemical compounds and solvents.

ATEX Solutions

Process Wastewater

Durable solutions for complex chemical manufacturing effluents with multiple corrosive agents.

Process Wastewater

Chemical Operations

Facilities We Support

Acid Plants

Specialised materials for sulphuric, hydrochloric, and nitric acid production facilities handling aggressive wastewater.

Chlor-Alkali Facilities

Chloride-resistant alloys for caustic soda and chlorine production with high-salinity wastewater.

Petrochemical

High-performance materials for oil refining and petrochemical complex wastewater treatment.

Pharmaceutical

Pharma-grade resistant materials for active pharmaceutical ingredient manufacturing effluents.

Speciality Chemicals

Tailored material solutions for complex speciality and fine chemical production wastewater.

Metal Processing

Corrosion-resistant systems for pickling, plating, and metal finishing facility effluents.

Treatment Process

Material Selection & Implementation

1

Chemical Analysis

Comprehensive wastewater characterisation to identify corrosive species and concentrations.

2

Material Selection

Choosing appropriate alloys or non-metallics based on corrosion resistance data.

3

Design

Engineering systems avoiding crevices, galvanic couples, and stress concentrators.

4

Fabrication

Quality manufacturing with proper welding, passivation, and surface finishing.

5

Installation

Professional assembly avoiding contamination and ensuring long service life.

6

Maintenance

Inspection protocols and preventive maintenance for continued performance.

Recommended Equipment

Materials for Chemical Applications

Stainless Steel 316L

Standard grade for mild chemical resistance and general industrial applications with moderate corrosion resistance.

Duplex Steel

High-strength duplex stainless steels offering superior chloride resistance and stress corrosion cracking protection.

Hastelloy

Premium nickel-molybdenum alloys for extreme acidic environments and aggressive oxidising conditions.

Titanium

Exceptional corrosion resistance for seawater, chlorine, and highly oxidising chemical applications.

FRP Systems

Fibre-reinforced plastic systems offering efficient chemical resistance for acids and bases.

Speciality Coatings

Advanced epoxy and vinyl ester coatings for protecting carbon steel in moderate chemical environments.

Key Benefits

Why Choose Reynolds & Bauhm

Expert material selection for aggressive chemical environments
Wide range of alloys from 316L to titanium and Hastelloy
Long service life reducing total cost of ownership
Proper welding and passivation for maximum corrosion resistance
FRP and coating options for cost-sensitive applications
Compliance with chemical industry safety standards
Experience in major chemical processing installations
Comprehensive inspection and maintenance support

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Basic Chemicals

Materials for acid, alkali, and salt production facilities.

Chemical Processing Basics

Speciality Chemicals

Treatment for fine and speciality chemical manufacturing.

Speciality Chemicals

Oil & Gas Industry

Corrosion-resistant materials for petroleum processing.

Oil & Gas Solutions

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Pharma-grade materials for API and formulation plants.

Pharmaceutical Solutions

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Chemical Agrochemicals

Advanced wastewater treatment for pesticide and fertilizer manufacturing.

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Chemical Atex

Chemical industry wastewater treatment for atex-certified equipment.

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Chemical Basic

Fundamental wastewater treatment for basic chemical manufacturing.

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Chemical Cleaning

Wastewater treatment for cleaning chemical and detergent manufacturing.

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Chemical Coatings

Treat paint and coatings wastewater with high solids, pigments and solvents.

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Chemical Ph Neutralisation

Automated pH Neutralisation systems for acidic and alkaline wastewater.

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Optimise Your Chemical-Resistant Systems

Contact our specialists to discuss your chemical facility's material requirements.

Industries We Serve

Our expertise spans multiple industries with sector-specific water treatment solutions.