Petrochemicals are made from crude oil, natural gas and petroleum, using petrochemical equipment and supplies. Common petrochemicals include aromatics, butadiene, organic and inorganic chemicals, polymers and synthetic fibers and rubbers. Petrochemicals can be converted into plastics or nylon, or they can be added to chemicals ranging from cosmetics to detergents to gasoline.

In order to process petrochemicals, research the appropriate oil refinery equipment and supplies, and then buy from petroleum equipment suppliers that meet the criteria for quality products and service. Common petrochemical components include flanges, fittings and tubes that assist in petrochemical equipment assembly and operation. Oil refinery supplies include piping systems, heat exchangers, pressure vessels and pumps and compressors. Condensators, feed water tanks, reactors, scrubbers and fired heaters and boilers are other common petrochemical equipment and supplies for heating, blending and processing. In addition, oil refinery equipment such as welded steel and low-pressure storage tanks are required for housing oil and other petrochemicals safely. Picking the right petrochemical equipment and supplies requires you to take the following steps:

1. Find petrochemical equipment and supplies from reliable petroleum equipment companies.

2. Decide on new or used petrochemical equipment, or both.

3. Know where to go for petrochemical equipment maintenance and repair services.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Search for reliable petroleum equipment companies

Buy petroleum equipment and supplies and oil refinery equipment from certified petrochemical suppliers.

I recommend: Parker Hannifin manufactures tube, pipe and seal fittings for petrochemical applications. Hoover Materials Handling Group produces petrochemical containers ranging in size from 165 gallons to 475 gallons. Becker & Associates distributes petroleum equipment such as storage tanks, mixers, filters and separators.

Choose from new or used petrochemical equipment and supplies

Pick new, used or both types of petrochemical equipment to house in your workplace.

I recommend: U.S. Oil supplies used brand-name models of petroleum supplies and equipment. Continental Steel & Tube supplies tubing for the pharmaceutical and petrochemical industries.

Search for petroleum equipment companies that offer additional services

Find a petroleum equipment company that provides maintenance and repair services to prevent system failure.

I recommend: Stockton Valve Products offers in-house and field repair services. Springer Pumps provides repairing and rental services, tank cleaning, installation and removal, and inspection. Advanced Global Materials offers special services such as heat treating, packing, welding, forging and saw cutting.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  To ensure environmental protection, the government monitors how oil, petroleum and other petrochemicals are made, refined and stored through petrochemical equipment and supplies.