Steel Asphalt Storage Tank with Agitation

This is a 10,000 Gallon heated Steel Asphalt Sealcoating Storage Tank with a circulation Agitation/Transfer System.

Agitation Process:

Agitation of the sealcoat sealing liquid is necessary to keep it completely stirred so it is applied in a uniform coat. In addition, some sealcoat manufactures will not sell or warranty their sealcoat if you do not have some form of "Manual Agitation". (Check with your supplier) Emulsion sealers especially must be agitated because they are water based sealing material. Failure to mix up the sealer will result in the water separating to the top of the sealer and the heavier concentrate will settle to the bottom. In addition, sand can also be added to the sealer to aid in it's consistency.

The most basic agitation process is the system using Bypass Circulation normally using a transfer pump which pulls sealcoat from the bottom of the tank and discharges it to the top of the tank. The pump impeller acts as a "Mixer" and breaks up clumps of sealcoat and sand (if you use sand) and actually blends the liquid. Strainer baskets are not normally used on these systems because the pump impeller does a good job of mixing.

Even though these systems are very basic and inexpensive, they are very effective sealing systems. Keep in mind though, that you need to know the limits of these systems. The smaller asphalt sealing systems will allow sand to mix in the sealer but it will shorten the overall life of the pump. It's also difficult to remove a "Sand Bar" from the bottom of the tank if you have sand and sealer remaining in the tank when you're finished with the job.

These system do a great job and are easy to use, but you should remember that you need to keep your pump going all the time to achieve a good mix and the pump should have a cast iron impeller and also use a mechanical seal. If the impeller is plastic, it will wear down very quickly and this will cause low pump pressure
This Tank Has a Cast iron Mechanical pump.
This Tank also has a heater.
This Asphalt Tank also has Something else to aid in Agitation: Air induction. This is, I think where you can plug an air compressor to it and on the inside of the tank has sprayer to help Agitation.

If you have any reasonable questions call Tony at 614 397-1675