4 Commercial Uses for Mixing Tanks

At TerraTank, we’ve worked with a wide range of companies across the UK to help them to grow, scale and succeed. From day-to-day support to large-scale projects, our mixing tanks have helped companies across many different industries to meet their demands.

Our modular, plug-and-play tanks offer incredible versatility for a wide range of commercial needs. From petrochemicals to wastewater management, discover just some of the ways businesses across the UK can manage their operations with the help of our mixing tanks.

Construction Mixing Tanks

Temporary mixing tanks can play a vital role on construction sites, where various materials need to be kept agitated over long periods to ensure consistent performance when required.

Large sites often produce a lot of wastewater, whether it’s through temporary facilities for workers or contaminated groundwater runoff during construction. Temporary mixing tanks not only allow for these contaminations to be contained but can also start the water treatment process.

Another example of where temporary tanks can be useful on-site is dewatering, where the temporary groundwater level is reduced to support underground construction works. Dewatering water often contains contaminants, meaning it needs to be treated before it is discharged. TerraTank’s high-capacity mixing tanks can play a crucial role in supporting the dewatering process and ensuring environmental regulations are adhered to.

Bentonite Mixing Tanks

Bentonite is a notable example where temporary mixing tanks can prove crucial during construction works.

Bentonite is an absorbent clay that plays a vital role in various mining, drilling and excavation projects, helping to stabilise weak soil and avoid collapses. Creating a liquid bentonite solution for drilling requires consistent mixing and precise ingredient measuring to deliver satisfactory results.

Bentonite mixing tanks need to be robust enough to withstand the abrasive nature of bentonite solutions, with agitators strong enough to avoid lumps and ensure the bentonite is completely broken down. They’re also often needed at short notice or for specific time frames to assist with construction projects. This makes Terratank’s temporary mixing tanks, equipped with two 4kw, 71-rpm mixers, a great choice.

Petrochemical Mixing Tanks

Many petrochemical companies working with complex chemicals require consistent, accurate and monitorable mixers to ensure they are being handled safely and within regulations.

The size and modularity of our mixing tanks mean they can offer vital temporary capacity for handling dilute process liquids, wastewater, cleaning fluids and residues during times of shutdown or repairs.

Our mixing tanks come with a chemical-resistant epoxy lining as standard, while our R&D team can help to ensure any unique specifications are met. See our work with Cornish Lithium as an example.

Please note that our mixing tanks are not bunded, so they are not suited to concentrated chemicals. If you’re unsure, feel free to speak to our experts.

Mixing Tanks for Wastewater Management

Wastewater management is a crucial part of day-to-day operations for many companies, from wastewater treatment plants to refineries and construction applications. When an issue arises, it can have serious consequences, so having a robust storage and management system is crucial.

At TerraTank, we have extensive experience across all areas of wastewater management. Our effluent tanks have been used across the UK, helping treatment companies to effectively process and treat wastewater during peak demand times or emergency repairs.

We at TerraTank have been supplying emergency liquid storage tanks to companies across the UK for many years. Our wide range of tanks is suitable for a variety of industrial applications, so if you have a project coming up or need some emergency support, browse our range of mixing tanks or speak to our expert team today to see what we can do for you.