Settling Tank (Plaster Trap)

Application

• Art and craft workshops
• Dental/medical laboratories

A settling tank, also known as a plaster trap, slows the flow of waste water to allow plaster, clay and other fine (heavier then water) material to sink to the bottom of the tank and cleaner water to flow out to the sewer. The collected waste will need to be cleaned from the tank periodically.

The 72 litre settling tank is often mounted on a dolly trolley for wheeling the tank to different locations.

What size settling tank will my business need?

In general, the capacity needs to be sufficient to retain the contaminated waste water for at least one hour before being discharged to sewer.

The most common size plaster trap is 72 litres for a single sink. However, the appropriate size, or capacity, tank will be nominated by your local water authority under your trade waste agreement. You will need to contact your local water authority so they can determine the capacity applicable to your application. To find you local water authority, click here.

Capacity: 72 litres – 2,000 litres

• Above ground: 72 – 2,000 litres
• Below ground: 250 – 2,000 litres
• Larger capacity tanks are available by special order
• Where there are space limitations, an equivalent capacity tank can be custom made to fit the available space

Above Ground Settling Tank (Plaster Trap)

• Fabricated from PVC or 6mm polypropylene for above ground installations
• Tanks above 250 litres are fitted with an external 50x50mm galvanised steel tube support frame for long lasting sturdiness
• Fitted with 100mm inlet, outlet and vent plain pipe fittings and threaded sampling and drain nipples
• Pipe fittings are fully welded for superior seals
• Quick release, circular screw-in, air-tight, access lids provide easy access for cleaning
• 5 year manufacturing warranty

Below Ground Settling Tank (Plaster Trap)

• Fabricated from 6mm polyethylene for below ground installations surrounded with 100mm thick (minimum) concrete walls and base
• Fitted with 100mm inlet, outlet and vent plain pipe fittings
• Pipe fittings are fully welded for superior seals
• Full height keying strips are provided to ensure the plastic tank walls bind to the poured concrete. The keying strips include holes to install Y12 reinforcing bars.  The reinforcing bars help to provide better binding of the steel reinforcement in the poured concrete
• External 50mm flat rim flange around the top of the interceptor provides a better binding surface between the interceptor and poured concrete and a level area for the access cover/s
• Access covers (sold separately) capable of being removed by one man should be fitted on top for easy access for tank cleaning

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  Access covers ( sold separately) are available in various types (concrete in-fill, solid top or tiling edge), numerous sizes and several weight loadings (pedestrian, car or truck)