Pickling Process
The Tru-Edge Difference
Wash Away Imperfections
Why Pickling?
In normal atmospheric conditions, ordinary stainless steel will not rust. Its protective layer forms when the steel surface reacts to oxygen.
However, during fabrication, a head may be exposed to acids or other conditions that might interfere with this layer. Pickling removes specific surface contaminants to restore the stainless steel’s common corrosion resistance.
The Process
After forming, we completely submerge stainless steel heads in our heated 25-foot pickling tank containing a proprietary solution of nitric acid and ammonium bifluoride. After pickling, we spray the heads with a high-temperature steam cleaner.
The Difference
This pickling process extends the life of the material, assuring the quality of the head and increasing the longevity of your equipment.
In addition to our heads, we offer pickling on various end products, including half-pipes, coils, cylinders, and stainless products fabricated elsewhere to meet all your project specs.
Tru-Cut 3D Nozzle Hole Cutting
The next evolution of our industry’s best tank head manufacturing is pre-cut nozzle holes to save manual labor, eliminate costly mistakes, and increase your project profitability.
