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RGL Services delivers tank vessel and column cleaning across the UK using ultra-high-pressure water jetting at up to 2,800 bar. Operating since 1984, we remove product residues, scale, sludge and polymers from storage tanks, process vessels and columns using no-man-entry tank cleaning methods. Rotating 3D rotating jet head cleaning systems are deployed through existing access points so operators stay outside the vessel.
As specialist tank cleaning contractors, we combine remotely operated 3D jetting heads with high-flow UHP systems, cleaning walls, floors, roofs, agitators, baffles and complex internal geometries. Rentajet is mobilised nationwide, with Romsey, London and Manchester coverage and a direct response service for shutdowns and product changeovers.
Manual confined-space cleaning of tanks and vessels carries significant risk. It exposes personnel to hazardous atmospheres and residues, demands breathing apparatus, standby rescue teams and gas monitoring, and extends downtime while permits and entries are managed.
No-man-entry tank cleaning removes that constraint. Rotating 3D rotating jet head cleaning systems deliver high-impact water jets in every direction while operators stay outside the vessel. The process uses only water, so there are no chemicals to neutralise.
That is what gets industrial tank cleaning specified on live and decommissioned tanks, reactors and columns where personnel safety, product quality and turnaround time all have to be protected at once.
Rentajet operates a full range of industrial tank cleaning services configured to the vessel, the residue and the access on site.
Remotely operated cleaning using rotating 3D rotating jet head cleaning systems through existing access points. Operators remain outside the tank throughout.
Cleaning of pressure vessels, reactors and mixing vessels including agitators, shafts, blades and baffles. Removes product residues, polymers and scale without damaging internal fittings.
Internal cleaning of distillation and process columns, including trays and packing where access allows. Restores throughput and prepares columns for inspection.
Removal of settled sludge, heavy residues and product from tank floors using UHP jetting and vacuum recovery.
Cleaning ahead of statutory inspection, decommissioning or product changeover, restoring internal surfaces to a clean, residue-free condition.
Engineered deployment heads for vessels with restricted access or unusual internal geometry.
No-man-entry UHP vessel cleaning changes the safety, environmental and downtime profile of vessel cleaning.
No-man-entry systems minimise confined-space risk and remove operator exposure to hazardous atmospheres.
Uses only clean water, no chemicals to neutralise and no abrasive media to recover.
Wastewater typically compatible with existing site separators or drainage systems.
Fast cleaning supports quicker product changeovers and faster inspection readiness. Bullet 5
Rotating 3D heads reach walls, floors, roofs, agitators, baffles and complex internal surfaces.
Restores original surface conditions for operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.
Manual entry and chemical cleaning remain common where specialist water jetting is not available. They carry confined-space risk, chemical handling and waste-disposal burdens, and often longer downtime.
| Factor | No-Dig UHP Removal | Excavation |
|---|---|---|
| Surface disturbance | None, in-pipe only | Major, full dig and reinstatement |
| Road closures | Usually none | Often required |
| Effective on concrete and piles | Yes, precision cutting | Yes, but by digging out |
| Minimum pipe size | From 95mm diameter | Limited by access to dig |
| Restoration of flow | Fast | Slow, after reinstatement |
| Environmental impact | Low | High, spoil and disturbance |
| Cost on buried services | Lower total cost | High, with reinstatement |
| Disruption to operations | Minimal | Significant |
UHP vessel cleaning is specified wherever internal residues need removing without man-entry, chemicals or surface damage.
No-man-entry tank cleaning of crude, product and chemical storage tanks ahead of inspection, changeover or decommissioning.
Cleaning of reactors, mixing vessels and pressure vessels in chemical, pharmaceutical and manufacturing plants.
Internal cleaning of distillation and process columns to restore throughput and prepare for inspection.
Rentajet delivers process column cleaning and industrial tank cleaning to UK operators across the sectors most reliant on clean, compliant vessels.
Storage tank, vessel and column cleaning on refineries, terminals and chemical plants, including pre-inspection and turnaround cleaning.
Reactor, mixing vessel and tank cleaning between product batches where chemical-free changeover and contamination control are required.
Hygienic tank and vessel cleaning in food, beverage and ingredient production, removing product residues without chemical agents.
Vessel and reactor cleaning to support batch changeovers, validation and inspection in pharmaceutical and fine chemical plants.
Tank, sump and vessel cleaning during outages across coal, gas, biomass and Energy-from-Waste plants.
Decontamination cleaning of tanks and vessels ahead of dismantling, recovery or recycling.
RGL Services has been delivering water jetting services to UK heavy industry since 1984 and operates one of the most comprehensive no-man-entry tank cleaning fleets in the UK.
Tank, vessel and column cleaning sits inside a wider water jetting capability that includes pipeline cleaning and blockage removal, heat exchanger cleaning and steel surface preparation.
• Forty years of UHP water jetting experience: established 1984, delivery across UK
refineries, chemical plants and process sites.
• Remotely operated 3D jetting heads: no-man-entry cleaning of the full internal
geometry, operators outside the vessel.
• ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 registered: Water Jetting Association
membership and full adherence to the WJA Code of Practice.
• Confined-space and turnaround-ready: method statements, permits and waste
management coordinated to fit shutdown windows.
• UK-wide mobilisation: Romsey HQ with London and Manchester support, and a
direct response service for shutdowns and urgent requirements.
The result is a contractor that operations, HSE and maintenance leads can specify with confidence on tank vessel and column cleaning scopes where safety, product quality and turnaround time all matter
Rentajet follows a five-step process on every cleaning mobilisation.
We survey the vessel, the residue, the access points and the surrounding plant, and confirm the cleaning method and waste route. Method statement and risk assessment produced to WJA Code of Practice.
UHP pumps, 3D jetting heads and vacuum recovery plant mobilised to site. Pump units run at up to 2,800 bar.
Jetting heads deployed through existing access points and aligned to the internal geometry. Pressure, head rotation and dwell confirmed before bulk cleaning.
Rotating heads clean the full internal surface while wastewater and residue are vacuumed and routed to the agreed waste system.
Cleaned vessel inspected, photographic record issued, vessel handed over ready for inspection, relining or return to service.
Cost depends on vessel size, residue type and volume, access and waste-disposal requirements. Contact us for a project-specific quotation.
For the majority of projects, no. We prioritise no-man-entry tank cleaning by deploying rotating 3D rotating jet head cleaning systems through existing access points while operators stay outside.
No. Our methods use only clean water at high or ultra-high pressure. The wastewater is typically compatible with existing site separators or drainage systems.
Product residues, scale, sludge, polymers and build-up on walls, floors, roofs and internal fittings. Rotating 3D rotating jet head cleaning reaches agitators, shafts, blades and baffles.
Yes. Pre-inspection cleaning is one of the most common reasons the service is specified. We clean internal surfaces to a residue-free condition and hand over a photographic record.
