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At Metapic, we are proud to have constructed the largest pickling tanks in Europe, meticulously designed to accommodate various dimensions including depth, length, and width.
This enables us to efficiently pickle and passivate a diverse range of items, catering to multiple industries.
Whether your requirements are complex or large-scale, our expertise ensures exceptional results every time.
Our main processing factory spans an impressive 1,300m² and is situated on a 3-acre site, fully equipped to handle large-scale operations.
The facility is serviced by overhead cranes with a lifting capacity ranging from 3 to 5 tonnes, capable of performing tandem lifts up to 10 tonnes when needed.
For heavier loads, we also utilise R.L.T. crane-operated vehicles, ensuring safe and efficient handling.
We have 20 tanks operational at all times, and the capability to fabricate additional tanks for unique or specialised projects.
Our facility is fully compliant with Environmental Agency regulations and registered under the IPPC, adhering to stringent European standards and legislation.
Established in Sheffield in 1960 Metapic have been an ever present company steel treatment company for over 60 years.
With years of hands-on experience, we offer a comprehensive range of cleaning and chemical passivation processes.
Our time-served expertise ensures high-quality results across various applications, providing reliable and effective solutions tailored to meet the specific needs of our clients.
Our advanced facilities serve key sectors such as Oil & Gas, Nuclear, Water Treatment, Defence, Aerospace, Architectural, Pharmaceutical, and Food & Beverage industries.
With more than six decades of experience in metal treatment, our reputation speaks for itself.
Discover what our clients have to say about their experiences working with us.
Using our fleet of vehicles from 3.5 tonnes up to 44 tonnes (for abnormal – long/wide or heavy we have several vehicles dedicated to this going up to 80 tonnes), we can offer you a delivery/collection service.
We can also offer an install service using our 82 tonne lorry mounted crane’s for large items. For smaller items we can use our lorry mounted fork truck.
