Matrix Polymers XL400- a light-weight & economical solution for the chemical industry

With the increase demand for storage aggressive chemicals at various temperatures from ambient to 70 °C, it appears evident that conventional polyethylene tank grade cannot be the solution for the new challenge. Traditionally those tanks can be made from steel or fabricated from plastic sheets requiring many working hours. Steel tanks are very expensive and heavy making them difficult to transport and install. Rotational moulding company Enduramaxx in partnership with Matrix Polymers have developed a rotationally moulded tank made from cross link polyethylene, called Revolve XL400.

Revolve XL400 is internationally approved and has exceptional toughness and long term physical properties making it ideal for this type of application.

Cross link polyethylene, X-PE, is a polyethylene material which contains additives (usually peroxide based) which, when the material reaches an activation temperature, cause a chemical reaction to take place. This reaction causes very strong chemical bonds (crosslinks) to form and significantly alters the nature of the material. The material changes from being a thermoplastic into a thermosetting resin. The inherent mechanical and physical properties of this material are far superior to any conventional linear low density polyethylene.  

As it can be seen the impact performance of the XL400 are by far superior to conventional PE making the tank more resistant and incredibly tough during its operating life.

The tank that is now being produced is just a quarter of the weight of the steel alternative making the transportation and the installation of the tank so much easier and less expensive.

As a UK, family owned and operated, quality assured company, Enduramaxx has a wealth of experience in the poly product industry. Designing and manufacturing an extensive range of quality polyethylene products for agricultural, industrial and residential applications.

For more information about Enduramaxx please send an email to [email protected] or alternatively for more information about Revolve XL400 or any advanced Matrix Polymers materials please contact [email protected]