About Us
Western Technologies is the world’s largest independent provider of galvanizing equipment, specializing in innovative and energy-efficient solutions for the after-fabrication hot-dip galvanizing industry. With a management team boasting over 150 years of experience, Western Technologies offers comprehensive services, including designing and building new galvanizing plants and retrofitting existing facilities with state-of-the-art equipment. Our expertise ensures high-performance, sustainable, and cost-effective solutions for galvanizers worldwide.
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Our Equipments
High-Efficiency Furnaces
- Exclusive 3-term PID control system gives excellent temperature control.
- Minimal number of burners means less maintenance.
- Furnace life of 20+ years without major retrofit.
- 360° combustion chamber and even heating.
- Exclusive Westech "Turbo" function increases kettle life by 20%.
- Thermal efficiency and heat transfer reduces energy costs.
- On-site support team oversees installation, wiring, plumbing, and startup.
- Modular construction allows kettle size to be changed without replacing the furnace.
- Superior insulation system eliminates heat loss through furnace walls.
- Fully adjustable and retractable props support sidewalls to maintain kettle dimensions.
- Preassembled.
Options Available:
- Ultra Low-NOx and CO Burners.
- Leak Detection System.
- Auto Heat-up Program.
- Automatic Exhaust Damper.
- External Thermocouple.
- PLC Control.
Other Furnaces Available:
- Flat Flame Systems.
- High Temperature Ceramic Baths.
- Electrically Heated.
- Gas or oil fired.
White Fume Enclosures
- Captures more than 95% of fumes.
- Heavy-duty construction.
- Designed specifically for galvanizing.
- Easy accessibility for skimming, ashing and maintenance.
- Safety systems in place for all operators.
- Minimizes extraction requirements with uniform and efficient extraction.
- Pneumatically and hoist operated doors.
Kettels
Since 1873, W. Pilling & Company has excelled in the fabrication of steel plate structures and galvanizing kettles. Today, Pilling is a world-renowned company. An experienced team ensures that the highest quality is maintained at all time. Permanent controls are installed during production guaranteeing optimal precision, operation and security.
- Fast deliveries.
- Electro-slag welding.
- Emergency deliveries available.
- Highest quality.
- Ultrasonic testing.
- Available in various thicknesses.
- No Corner welds.
Acid Fume Systems
- Vertical Counter-Flow Clear
- Clear Access Inspection Windows
- Bolt-on Pack Fill
- Removable Packing and Mist Eliminator
- Bolt-on Clean-out Doors
- Wetted and Packed-bed Technology removes water soluble contaminants, soluble gas and particulate matter via *Impingement and *Gas Absorption
- Fresh Water Make-up Flow Meter
- In-line Y-strainer
- CPVC Pump with Motor
- Diaphragm Valve
- Removable Spray Headers
- Overflow and Drain
- Designed specifically for galvanizing
- Made with Corrosion Resistant Materials
*Impingement
Contaminated air stream is forced through a wetted packed bed, then through a chevron blade or mesh pad filter section for particulate removal.
*Gas Absorption
Gasses are absorbed by the liquid.
Our Team
In support, we have an experienced team of engineers, technicians, and commercial staff making Western Technologies probably the largest “independent” professional hot dip galvanizing plant designer and equipment supplier in the world. Expertise combined with the confidentiality of an independent supplier make Westech your best choice for plant design and equipment.
Russell Patterson
WESTERN TECHNOLOGIES FOUNDING PARTNER
With more than four decades in the galvanizing industry, Russell Patterson takes pride in his ability to recognize potential and existing challenges while developing creative solutions. His experience has shown him how to reduce operating expenses while increasing productivity.
Chris Mason
WESTERN TECHNOLOGIES FOUNDING PARTNER, ENGINEER
Chris Mason has been designing state-of-the-art galvanizing equipment for more than 40 years. He has engineered more than 400 complete galvanizing plants including 500 of the most advanced furnaces in the industry. His intricate designs are the most practical, energy-efficient, durable, and innovative systems on earth.
Michael Patterson
WESTERN TECHNOLOGIES PROJECT ENGINEER
Michael Patterson has more than 20 years of experience in the galvanizing industry. He designs and installs galvanizing equipment around the globe. His knowledge of the industry and his engineering talent result in the most innovative, and advanced galvanizing equipment in the market.
Tim Mason
WESTERN TECHNOLOGIES PROJECT MANAGER
Tim Mason has been in the galvanizing industry for more than two decades. He is a project manager and expert field technician. His experience on job sites around the world has prepared him to come up with creative solutions to equipment challenges.
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We invite you to contact us regarding your challenges in the areas of coatings, material handling, kettle and furnace technology and innovations, heat recovery, process controls, pollution control systems, and plant design.