Weekly Tank and Kettle Inspection
This inspection is conducted weekly to assess the condition, cleanliness, and operational integrity of tanks and kettles used in production or processing operations. The checklist includes visual inspection for leaks, corrosion, residue buildup, structural damage, and verification of temperature controls, pressure gauges, and safety valves. Inspectors ensure that all components meet safety and sanitation standards and that any irregularities are promptly reported for corrective action. This routine inspection helps maintain product quality, ensure equipment longevity, and support compliance with safety and hygiene protocols.
Hexham NSW - Valmont Coatings - APAC
08/07/2025
Weekly Tank and Kettle Inspection
This inspection is conducted weekly to assess the condition, cleanliness, and operational integrity of tanks and kettles used in production or processing operations. The checklist includes visual inspection for leaks, corrosion, residue buildup, structural damage, and verification of temperature controls, pressure gauges, and safety valves. Inspectors ensure that all components meet safety and sanitation standards and that any irregularities are promptly reported for corrective action. This routine inspection helps maintain product quality, ensure equipment longevity, and support compliance with safety and hygiene protocols.
Caustic Tank Inspection
Record Caustic Measured Temperature With Hand Held Device
Meter name
Unit
Is the Caustic Burner Panel Controller working?
Record Caustic Burner Temperature Set Point (85°)
Meter name
Unit
Record Caustic Control Panel Readout
Meter name
Unit
Record Caustic Tank temp Gauge
Meter name
Unit
Are the Caustic Foam pumps & sprays working correctly?
Is the Caustic header tank float valve working correctly, not leaking?
Record Caustic Tank Water Meter reading
Meter name
Unit
Record Caustic Burner Gas Meter reading
Meter name
Unit
Notes
Acid Tanks 1 - 5 Inspection
Report general condition of tanks
Check that timber protection is in place, report any issues
Notes
Pre-Flux Tank Inspection
Record Pre-flux Measured Temperature With Hand Held Device
Meter name
Unit
Record Pre-Flux Tank temp Gauge
Meter name
Unit
Are the Flux Foam pumps & sprays working correctly?
Is the Pre-Flux Header Tank float valve working correctly, not leaking?
Record Pre-Flux Tank Water Meter reading
Meter name
Unit
Record Pre-Flux Burner Temperature Set Point (90°)
Meter name
Unit
Record Pre-Flux Control Panel Readout
Meter name
Unit
Record Pre-Flux Boiler Conductivity
Meter name
Unit
Record Pre-Flux Boiler Water Pressure
Meter name
Unit
Record Pre-Flux Burner Gas Meter reading
Meter name
Unit
Notes
Kettle
Hand held recording of Zinc Kettle.
Meter name
Unit
Temperature Controller set point 450°
Meter name
Unit
Temperature Controller Readout Actual
Meter name
Unit
Zinc Overtemp Controller set point 465°
Meter name
Unit
Zinc Overtemp Controller Readout Actual
Meter name
Unit
Flue Temperature Controller Set point 650°
Meter name
Unit
Flue Temperature Controller Readout Actual
Meter name
Unit
Are the Thermocouples in good working order
Is the kettle in good condition eg. edges clean and no issues of concern?
Kettle Gas Burner Meter
Meter name
Unit
Notes
Main Gas and Water Gauges
Main Gas supply meter
Meter name
Unit
Main Water supply meter
Meter name
Unit
Comments and Sign-off
Comments / Issues
Signature
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Source: Hexham NSW - Valmont Coatings - APAC (Community Member)