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• Pitting Corrosion in Stainless Steel: Causes, Detection and Repair

  Posted: March 02, 2026

  Categories: All Contents , Know-how
  

  Although stainless steel is commonly referred to as “rust-free,” tanks and equipment made from stainless steel are not completely immune to corrosion. Under unfavorable conditions – such as improper cleaning, contact with aggressive media, or long periods of inactivity – rust formation and pitting corrosion can occur. These damages often go unnoticed at first but can compromise the long-term functionality and lifespan of stainless steel. In this article, you will learn how pitting corrosion develops, which causes are common, and what measures can help effectively prevent corrosion.

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• Chemical Resistance of Stainless Steel – Comparison Table for 304 & 316L

  Posted: February 19, 2026

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  How resistant is stainless steel to acids, alkalis or salt water? The answer depends on the alloy and the conditions of use. This article explains how chemical resistance works, what the rating levels mean and how V2A and V4A differ in concrete terms. You will also find a searchable reference table with over 990 media — from acetic acid to chlorine bleach — including ratings at 20 °C and 50 °C.

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• CIP Cleaning (Clean-in-Place): Meaning, Process & Requirements for Tanks

  Posted: January 30, 2026

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  CIP (Cleaning in Place) enables reproducible cleaning in a closed system – without dismantling and with clearly documented process parameters. In this article, you will learn when CIP is useful, which design and process factors determine cleaning success, and where typical weak points lie in practice.

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• Behälter KG Bremen featured in Weser Kurier

  Posted: January 15, 2026

  Categories: All Contents , News
  

  In the Weser-Kurier, Julian Beckh is portrayed as Managing Director of Behälter KG, highlighting how the Bremen-based company trades used stainless steel equipment worldwide whenever production lines in chemical or food processing plants are shut down.

  The article sheds light on the company’s background since 1965, its international customer base, and Beckh’s entry as successor following his career in investment banking. It also describes how Behälter KG identifies opportunities early through a large network and an extensive customer database, and how it expands its portfolio by adding new vessels.

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• Viscosity Table: Dynamic Viscosity (mPas) for 80+ Liquids

  Posted: January 13, 2026

  Categories: All Contents , Know-how
  

  Viscosity describes the thickness (flow resistance) of liquids and gases. The higher the value, the thicker (less flowable) the medium – the lower the value, the thinner (more flowable) it is. For liquids, viscosity increases as the temperature decreases. Therefore, viscosity should always be considered together with the corresponding temperature.

  For selecting the right agitator or an appropriate mixing tank, knowing the viscosity of your medium is a key factor. The viscosity table below provides practical reference values for a wide range of liquids, helping you quickly categorize your medium.

  By the way: the term “viscosity” originates from the viscous juice of mistletoe berries (Viscum), which was historically used to make birdlime – so “viscous” essentially means “sticky like birdlime.”

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• ATEX Certification for Agitator Vessels: EX Zones, Equipment Categories and What to Look For

  Posted: December 19, 2025

  Categories: All Contents , Know-how
  

  Stainless steel agitator vessels are used every day across industries – from chemical processing and pharmaceuticals to food and beverage production. Wherever flammable liquids, gases or dusts are handled, ATEX certification becomes mandatory: it ensures that equipment such as agitators, drives and vessels can be operated safely and reliably even in potentially explosive atmospheres. This article explains what ATEX certification means, how EX zones are classified, what the ATEX marking tells you – and what to look for when selecting agitator vessels for hazardous areas.

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• Stainless Steel Grades for Tanks & Vessels: 304 vs 316, V2A, V4A & Material Numbers Explained

  Posted: November 14, 2025

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  Stainless steel has played a central role in vessel and plant construction for over 100 years. The most common grades belong to the groups V2A and V4A. What do these abbreviations mean? How do you read a material number correctly? And which VA steel is suited for which medium? This article provides a clear overview of all relevant stainless steel grades, their differences and typical applications.

  In practice, stainless steel vessels often combine both groups. All product-contact components are made from V4A stainless steel. Structural elements such as legs or crane lugs use chromium-nickel steel instead. The reason is simple: highly alloyed materials cost significantly more. They are only used where their properties are technically required.

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• Complete mixing room for cosmetic production with 7 stainless steel mixing tanks

  Posted: November 11, 2025

  Categories: All Contents , Brand-new projects
  

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  For a customer in the cosmetics industry, eight universal stainless steel mixing vessels were manufactured. The vessel volumes range from 4,000 to 8,000 litres per mixer tank. Each unit was designed for operation under -0.5 bar vacuum and a product density of up to 1.2 kg/litre. All vessels were equipped with side-mounted jet stream mixers to process demanding cosmetic creams and lotions with viscosities of up to 30,000 mPas. The delivery included CIP lines, spray heads, and illuminated sight glasses. The previous mixing room was taken in part exchange by Behälter KG and directly offset against the investment costs.

  Please contact us for further information or to discuss similar projects.

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