Reconditioning

Are your plates getting so dirty that it isn’t possible to clean them on-site? In that case we will take them to a Tranter Service and Reconditioning Center. Each plate is logged and visually inspected. We cross-check our database to confirm your unit's original specs, then conduct a very close visual inspection of gaskets and contact points on the plates to determine if there is any erosion or apparent change from the original spec. Then, we determine the precise cleaning and treatment process needed.

Cleaning
Our service centres use several cleaning methods that are effective and do not pollute the environment. After washing/rinsing, the plates are subjected to either a chemical stripping and/or a manual procedure for gasket and scale removal. They are then subjected to immersion in a variety of acids, compatible with the plate material, to remove the balance of any foulants. Cleaned plates are 100% visually inspected and a sampling of 10% is dye-penetrant tested for cracks, pinholes, or
material failure. The plate is sprayed with dye and inspected to locate
any pinhole leaks or cracks. If needed, plates are again pressure washed
and rinsed to remove all traces of the dye.

Re-gasketing
Plates are re-gasketed with high quality replacement gaskets, using a B96 softer, non-hardening, OEM-spec gasket adhesive,
which does not require heat curing. This gluing method allows for easy field repair in the future should it be required.

Inspection
The plates are quality inspected and can be hydrostatically tested in a frame before they are shipped to you.