In petrochemical, resin, and rubber manufacturing industries, cleaning tanks, reactors, and polymerization vessels has become a major challenge in terms of both safety and productivity. To address these issues, Sugino Machine—backed by decades of experience—offers highly efficient tank cleaning solutions utilizing advanced water jet technology. In this article, we introduce the features of Sugino Machine’s tank cleaning systems and the benefits of implementing them in the Thai market.

Challenges in Cleaning Tanks, Reactors, and Polymerization Vessels

Q. Why is tank cleaning an important management issue?
A. In many manufacturing sites, tank cleaning processes still rely heavily on manual labor, creating challenges in both safety and productivity.
・Workers must enter the tank and install scaffolding before cleaning can begin ・Working in confined spaces poses serious risks such as oxygen deficiency, gas poisoning, and falls ・Cleaning operations require long working hours, reducing production efficiency ・High-viscosity materials such as resin and rubber may require several days for cleaning, negatively affecting equipment utilization rates A. In the past, manual operations were maintained due to relatively low labor costs. However, the situation is rapidly changing. ・Rising labor costs are reducing the cost advantage of manual work ・In countries such as China and South Korea, automation has become standard practice to reduce accident risks