Large volume water tanks demand constant attention.  Potable cold and hot water, fire water, chilled water, and cooling water all must be frequently monitored and tended.

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• McCrory-500 Two Part Epoxy Tank Lining

Since 1989 McCrory Engineering Inc. has manufactured and installed  McCrory-500  two part epoxy tank lining to domestic & fire water tanks (formally MEI-500) throughout Houston and the gulf coast area. Through the years we have expanded our tank services; offering fabrication and installation of: manways, anti-vortex plates, ladders, sight glass, steel repair and replacement. Frac tanks are available for facilities requiring temporary sources of water while tanks are under going refurbishment.

• Repair, Restoration and New Tank Construction

Our services include repair, restoration, fabrication and installation of anti vortex plates, site glass, floats, side man ways, inspection covers and  ladders.

• Confined Space Entry Program:

Our personnel are certified in confined space access and work area, to comply with all state and federal regulations regarding confined spaces.

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• Houston Fire Department - Life Safety Bureau (LSB) Standard 02, Rev 01.1 Inspection and Testing

2.5.6.2 Water storage tanks - An approved service company shall flow test water tanks and piping systems, and perform an interior inspection at least every 5 years, in accordance with NFPA 25, 

6-2.4 The interior inspection of the tank shall include the following

• (a) The interior coating shall be inspected for signs of local or general failure. 
• (f) The anti-vortex plate shall be inspected

 NFPA 25 Standard:

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• Warranty

Two (2) years on the McCrory-500 tank lining, labor and materials which may be extended for an additional two (2) years by utilizing the McCrory-500 warranty inspection and touchup program.

• McCrory-500 Epoxy Tank Lining Data Sheet  

McCrory-500 is used as a lining for internal corrosion control and product purity protection. Common uses include the interior surfaces of tanks and cooling tower sumps. McCrory-500 lining performs at temperatures to 160ºF (71.1ºC) continuous immersion, and 200ºF (93.3ºC) intermittent immersion. It is odorless and emits no solvent vapors, making it ideal for confined space applications.

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Recommended use for McCrory-500

• Potable Water                     Salt Water

• Fire Water                           Alkaline Solutions

• Lubricating Oil                     Mild Acid Solutions

 

• McCrory - 500 MSD Sheet 

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