Other Scaling with HydroFLOW®
HydroFLOW® helps manage non-limescale mineral scaling including phosphates, sulphates and silicates, such as barium sulphate and magnesium phosphates by keeping these minerals in suspension and reducing hard deposit formation. It supports uninterrupted system operation, lowers maintenance costs, and enhances long-term equipment protection across demanding industrial and water treatment environments.
Beyond Limescale – Other Scaling with HydroFLOW®
While limescale (calcium carbonate) is the most common form of scaling, other types such as silica, phosphates, and barium and other sulphates can be even more difficult to manage. These types of scale form under different pH and temperature conditions, often in high-pressure, high-TDS, or chemically complex systems.
Traditional methods for dealing with these scales involve expensive filtration, antiscalants, or acids. HydroFLOW® offers a chemical-free solution that alters the behaviour of dissolved solids reducing their tendency to crystallise on surfaces and allowing them to stay in suspension for removal via filtration or flushing.
Key Industries
MINING INDUSTRY
- Treats challenging ionic scale formation.
- Protects pumps and other equipment from blockages
- Keeps pipelines flowing and reduces maintenance.
WASTEWATER INDUSTRY
- Protects pipelines and dewatering equipment.
- Addresses struvite and other scaling.
- Reduces maintenance and downtime.
Marine INDUSTRY
- Treats mineral scales in seawater and potable water systems onboard.
- Protects desalinators, HVAC systems, and galley equipment.
- Reduces cleaning requirements and improves operational efficiency.
HydroFLOW® Solutions for Other Scaling: Scaling Control, Optimised Operation, and Equipment Longevity
Treats Silica & Silicate Scaling
Silica scaling forms glass-like deposits that are extremely difficult to remove and often resist conventional antiscalants. HydroFLOW® helps reduce silica precipitation on surfaces, keeping membranes, heat exchangers, and pipework cleaner.
Minimises Barium & Strontium Scaling in Challenging Waters
These salts form hard, insoluble scales that are particularly common in high-salinity process water, oilfield brines, and desalination systems. HydroFLOW® helps reduce surface adherence and supports more efficient flushing or filtration.
Minimises Multimineral Composite Scaling
In many industrial processes, multiple mineral types contribute to composite or layered scaling, which is particularly resistant to mechanical or chemical cleaning. HydroFLOW® minimises these multi-phase crystals from forming on surfaces.
Reduces Maintenance, Cleaning, and Downtime
Non-carbonate scales are typically much harder to clean, requiring harsh acids or physical scraping. HydroFLOW® helps reduce their formation entirely, leading to fewer cleaning cycles and less operational disruption.
Let’s Enhance Your Systems with HydroFLOW®
Whether you’re treating scale, controlling biofilm, or improving filtration, HydroFLOW® offers a reliable, chemical-free solution to keep your systems running at their best.
From agriculture to heavy industry, our award-winning technology supports cleaner operations, reduced maintenance, and long-term sustainability.
Get in touch with us today to discuss how HydroFLOW® can optimise your application.
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