Where to get square/rect plating tanks - what plastic?

[smithb98]

I see some guys using them. Where did you get them? I see one rectangular one on caswell's site (20 gallon) but $100 is a bit much for my tiny operation. the 2 gallon bucket just isn't cutting it. What kind of plastic does it need to be made of? thanks.

[seanc]

I use a lot of "Sterlite" containers. They're available in most any general store, fairly cheap. 1, 2, 4 & higher gallon sizes.

Example Sterlite containers

Polypropylene (PP), Polycarbonate (PC), Polyethylene (HDPE) are all suitable plastics. Polypropylene is best in terms of chemical resistance & neutrality, but isn't recommended for real high temperatures. The Sterlite boxes are PP.

Sean

[smithb98]

sean, you are making this too easy. thanks again. the info on the types of plastic is very helpful.

[upncoming]

nice thanks for the tip also..

[KCV6]

Look up Industrial packaging in the Yellow Pages. Food grade packaging is the go and is usually recycle code 2 or 5 (PP or HDPE) as previously mentioned.

Cheers Mark