What Sets J Mark Clarifiers Apart?
Slant plate clarifiers are a type of wastewater treatment system that uses gravity to separate solids from water. The wastewater that enters a clarifier typically contains corrosive materials that affect the interior and exterior of the clarifier. As wastewater flows through clarifiers, particles such as nitrogen, sulfates, phosphates, and chlorides can wreak havoc on the system.
However, when constructed of the right materials, a clarifier can last for many years.
In today’s blog, we will explore some of the steps that J Mark takes to ensure that each slant plate clarifier is built to last.
Each clarifier comes with a Tnemec coating
Most clarifiers at J Mark are made of steel. To ensure that these tanks can last for the longest amount of time possible, each clarifier is coated with a Tnemec coating, the absolute best corrosion protection system on the market. Tnemec has been in business for over 100 years, continuously investing in innovation to solve some of the toughest challenges in the wastewater industry.
As wastewater continuously flows through the clarifier, the Tnemec coating combats corrosive materials, ensuring a longer system lifespan.
Tnemec only uses top-quality resins, pigments, binders, and additives to ensure that the coating on each clarifier stands the test of time. Tnemec uses ASTM B117, ASTM D 4587, and other testing standards to verify the coating’s resistance to corrosion, UV light, abrasion and other forms of coating deterioration.
Stainless overflow components and hardware
While the clarifier tank/frame uses a Tnemec coating to prevent corrosion, the overflow components and hardware are made from stainless steel.
The addition of alloying elements to steel form stainless steel. These alloying elements form a film that helps to protect and can self-heal when oxygen is introduced to the hardware. Stainless steel is often referred to as corrosion-resistant steel as it can withstand rust and corrosion better than steel.
Even the smallest components must be made of the highest quality materials, and for that reason, J Mark installs only stainless-steel overflow components and hardware. With clarifiers being exposed to so many corrosive elements, it is important that every component or piece of hardware can resist degradation.
Fiberglass plate packs
Plate packs are essential to the function of a clarifier. As the clarified flow rises between the plates, gravity forces the solids down the plates until they settle in the cone section of the clarifier for removal.
Since plate packs are such an integral part of a clarifier, J Mark uses fiberglass to construct all our plate packs.
Fiberglass is known for its longevity, durability, resistance to deterioration, and its ability to withstand extreme temperatures (-40 °F to 350 °F). In a strength to weight ratio test, fiberglass is shown to be stronger than steel. Lastly, fiberglass has great chemical resistant qualities making it perfect for use in a clarifier where you are treating corrosive materials.
Look for a Premium-Quality Slant Plate Clarifier
Not all slant plate clarifiers are equal; you’ll want premium quality for your wastewater treatment system. The higher the quality, the longer it will last. Apart from the major quality enhancing steps previously mentioned, J Mark Systems offers the following specifications:
Fully Integrated skid mounted system with controls monitoring
Large settling surface areas
Highly efficient design that maximizes the equal distribution and balance of water through the settling plates for superior liquids/ solids separation
Equipped with WTRBOX proprietary remote monitoring and controls capability
Shipped ready for install and start-up with minimal labor and minimal maintenance
Comes in 7 standard sizes, 20, 25, 50, 70, 100, 120, and 150 gpm units, with custom sizes available upon request
Made in the USA
UL approval available
Call J.Mark Systems Today
Are you looking into a high-quality slant plate clarifier for your wastewater treatment? Look no further. J.Mark Systems has precisely what you need. Our systems come with every specification we recommended in this blog, which comes from years of experience providing high-quality water filtration systems for your industrial water supply.
We’ll walk you through every step of the process and get you the perfect slant
plate clarifier for your system; from performing a water optimization audit to installing and monitoring your system. Contact J.Mark Systems today to get started or for more information.