Titanium Agitated Vessels
Titanium agitated vessels combine exceptional corrosion resistance with lightweight construction for demanding oxidizing environments. These vessels utilize commercially pure titanium or titanium alloys for applications requiring superior resistance to chlorides, wet chlorine, hypochlorites, and oxidizing acids where other materials experience rapid corrosion.
Why Choose Titanium for Agitated Vessels?
Titanium is essential for agitated vessels handling chloride-containing environments, wet chlorine, and oxidizing acids where its passive oxide film provides exceptional protection. Its low density (60% of steel) reduces structural loads, and its corrosion resistance eliminates product contamination concerns in pharmaceutical and chemical applications.
Titanium Agitated Vessel Applications
Common applications include:
- Chlor-alkali processing
- Bleach plant equipment
- Seawater systems
- Nitric acid processing
- Pharmaceutical production
- Electrochemical processing
Specifications and Characteristics
At Roben, Mfg, Inc., we offer comprehensive options including:
- Grade 1 – Most formable
- Grade 2 – Standard grade
- Grade 7 – Enhanced corrosion resistance
- Excellent strength-to-weight ratio
- Temperature limit approximately 600°F
Certifications and Standards
Our agitated vessels are designed and manufactured in accordance with stringent industry standards:
- ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code: Pressure vessel design and fabrication
- FDA cGMP Guidelines: Pharmaceutical manufacturing compliance
- 3-A Sanitary Standards: Food and dairy equipment
- ISO 9001: Quality management system certification
- CE Marking: European compliance certification
- ATEX Directive: Explosive atmosphere certification where applicable
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What environments are best suited for titanium vessels?
Titanium excels in oxidizing environments including wet chlorine, chlorine dioxide, hypochlorites, nitric acid, and seawater. Its passive oxide film regenerates in oxidizing conditions, providing ongoing protection. Titanium is not suitable for reducing acids without oxidizers, dry chlorine, or fluorine service.
What special fabrication requirements apply to titanium?
Titanium fabrication requires inert gas shielding during welding to prevent oxygen and nitrogen contamination. Tooling must be dedicated to titanium to prevent iron contamination. Special procedures prevent galling at mechanical connections. Our fabricators are experienced with all titanium requirements for successful vessel construction.
How does titanium affect agitator design?
Titanium agitators must address galling concerns at shaft bearings and seals. Titanium-to-titanium contact requires appropriate lubrication or dissimilar material components. Shaft design accounts for titanium’s different modulus of elasticity. We design complete titanium agitation systems addressing all material-specific considerations.
Contact Roben, Mfg, Inc.
For more information about our agitated vessel solutions or to request a quote, please contact Roben, Mfg, Inc. today. Our experienced engineering team utilizes advanced CFD software to optimize agitator designs for your specific mixing requirements.
Phone: (732) 364-6000 | Email: sales@robenmfg.com
760 Vassar Ave, Lakewood, NJ 08701
