Glass-lined Vessels, Tanks, HX & Components

A1-GL Series

As the chemistry becomes more complex, the chemicals more corrosive and the purity tolerances tighter, Apical glass-lined solutions often play a critical role in reliable processing.

Apical has taken years of validated field experience and added further insight from our deep network of industry professionals. We combine academic principles with cutting-edge design to provide equipment that can be relied on for years to come with safe, easy operation, high throughputs and consistent product.

Glass-lining is critical in protecting processing equipment from corrosion across a wide range of conditions. These liners are excellent electrical insulators, preventing galvanic corrosion, while lacking porosity, permeability and resisting pitting. These factors ensure equipment longevity and consistency, particularly when faced with strong oxidizing, scavenging or reducing agents. On the product side, glass-lining prevents contamination, unwanted ionic transfer and corrosion. This level of consistency and purity is fundamental to industries utilizing APIs, nuclear, plastics and semiconductor manufacturing.


Glass-lined reactors represent a major point of investment and growth for a production facility. Apical respects this risk and the need for effective, safe scale-up. Maintaining consistent ratios of dimension as vessels grow will ensure a reliable transition to larger batches with limited product loss and troubleshooting. And, assessing long-term purity performance alongside chemical compatibility, guarantees long-term reliability. Apical works with trusted manufacturing partners known for their support, compliance and consistent quality.



Considering these finer points key to:

  • high throughputs

  • consistent product

  • limited downtime

  • successful process scale-up

  • limited product loss

  • optimal energy use

  • facility safety

  • efficient commercialization

  • sustainable operation


Systems are built to DIN and cGMP standards for consistent production as well OSHA guidelines for safety. Apical takes industry guidelines seriously to ensure limited downtime, straight-forward audits and predictable operation.

The APICAL A1-GL series provides a glass-lined solution that is tailored to the individual product circumstances. Our staff is efficiency-minded and considerate of the needs for daily, long-term operation. It is important that our solutions capture the needs of the specific project. But, we utilize reliable industry practices & design standards to limit downtime and ease maintenance and repair.

With that, Apical has the flexibility to fit systems to your scenario without compromise.

Apical has tested a wide range of designs under production settings to pierce the veil and remove the mystique around chemical processing so business operators can focus on the customer and not a daily headache.

Glass-lined Heat Exchangers, Columns

Glass-lined Reactors, Tanks

The A1-GL package can include:


Condensers

Nutsche Filter Reactors

Baffles

Stir Props

Pressurized Filters

Condensers

Columns

Etc.

Storage Vessels

Ultra-High Purity Tanks & Components

Heat Exchangers

Jacketed Steel Reactors

Apical also provides:


Installation of Complete Systems

Training for Complete Systems

Installation Manual

SDS Sheets

SOP for Operation

On-Going Technical Support


Batch Capacity

63L to 50,000L vessels

Shell & Tube HX up to 40m2


Optimized Capacity

80% Total Volume


Typical Start-Up Time

30 Minutes


Typical Batch Runtime

3 to 24 Hours to Continuous


Temperatures

-75°C to 260°C


Vacuum/Pressure

FV to >30bar

A1-GL series features include:

Built to DIN 28018, DIN 28136, DIN 28007 & ASME VII Div. 1 standards.

GLR volumes: 63 to 50,000 Liter

Tank volumes: 50 to 110,000 Liter

  • ● Low/high pH, electrically conductive, abrasive-resistant, anti-adhesive.

    ● GEL 2201 glassware for pharmaceutical/GMP.

  • Fitted for the specific process whether distillation, suspension, dissolution, crystallization etc.

  • Baffled or coiled jackets for superb temperature control.

  • Specialized exchangers for pharma, chem, energy production, desulfurization, incineration, etc.

  • Fitted for deep-vacuum, durability and easy assembly/disassembly, these junctures are fitted with PTFE centering rings & composite clamps.

  • German-made components known for consistency and longevity.

  • Principle glassware is meant to be permanently installed on the lattice, frame or skid to reduce breakage and increase safety.

  • Reflux of common solvents keeps systems looking and performing brand new for years to come.

  • Small & large vessels and be fitted with lifting systems, allowing for easy cleaning, maintenance and swapping of process vessels.

  • Waste, product & distillates can be continuously ejected from the system while in production.

Systems are designed & built to DIN standards.

Glassware meets ASTM specifications and is sourced from Kimble Kimax or Schott Duran Glass.

Polymers are tested for ultra-high purity and are either vacuum-thermoforming or single-piece installations.

System electronics meet CSA, CE, UL, NRTL/OSHA standards & certifications.

All ancillary equipment is covered under manufacturer warranties of 1 year or longer. And, our systems can be built to accommodate electrical voltages around the globe.