Corrosion-Resistant Cooling Towers

Harsh environments expose cooling towers to conditions they simply aren’t built for unless the right materials were specified from the start. Chemical exposure, salt air, high humidity, and aggressive industrial atmospheres all accelerate deterioration in standard tower materials. Franklin Hodge builds cooling towers from stainless steel precisely for sites where those conditions are a daily reality.

Can You Manufacture a Cooling Tower to Operate in Corrosive Environments?

Yes, our cooling towers are constructed from stainless steel, which provides excellent resistance to corrosion, ensuring long-term durability in harsh environments. 

This isn’t a modification or an optional upgrade. Stainless steel construction is how these towers are built from the outset, so every component, from the casing to the framework, is suited to the environment it’s going into.

What Stainless Steel Construction Actually Means in Practice

The material a cooling tower is built from determines how it performs over its entire service life, not just at the point of installation. In corrosive environments, towers built from less resistant materials show deterioration in the casing, internal framework, and mechanical components, leading to more frequent intervention and shorter operational lifespans. 

Stainless steel changes that picture significantly: 

• Resists chemical and environmental corrosion from process atmospheres and airborne contaminants 
• Performs reliably in coastal locations where salt air accelerates material breakdown 
• Holds up in high-humidity industrial settings without the surface degradation seen in other materials 
• Supports a longer service life with less unplanned maintenance 

Typical Sites and Sectors

Franklin Hodge corrosion-resistant cooling towers are used across a range of sectors where material durability is a core specification requirement: 

• Chemical and petrochemical processing plants 
• Coastal and offshore installations 
• Food and beverage manufacturing facilities 
• Industrial sites with aggressive process by-products 
• Water treatment and municipal infrastructure 

Both Carter Environmental cooling towers and Visco cooling towers are available with stainless steel construction to suit these environments.

Ongoing Support for Towers in Demanding Environments

A tower operating in a corrosive environment needs to be looked after by engineers who understand it. Franklin Hodge provides cooling tower servicing and refurbishment for all systems we manufacture. If your tower needs inspection, maintenance, or restoration work, our team carries that out with full knowledge of the equipment and the conditions it operates in. 

Get in Touch With Franklin Hodge 

If your site presents corrosive conditions and you need a cooling tower specified for that environment, our team can help you identify the right solution. View our full cooling towers range or request a quote to discuss your project.

Frequently Asked Questions

What material is used in Franklin Hodge corrosion-resistant cooling towers? 

Our towers designed for corrosive environments are constructed from stainless steel throughout, providing strong resistance to chemical and environmental deterioration. 

Which industries typically need corrosion-resistant cooling towers? 

Chemical processing, coastal installations, food and beverage production, water treatment, and industrial manufacturing are among the most common applications. 

Is stainless steel construction available across both Carter Environmental and Visco ranges? 

Yes, both Carter Environmental and Visco cooling tower systems are available with stainless steel construction. 

Do these towers still require routine servicing? 

Yes, stainless steel construction reduces deterioration in harsh conditions, but routine servicing and inspection remain important to maintain performance over the long term. 

Can Franklin Hodge refurbish an existing cooling tower operating in a corrosive environment? 

Yes, our servicing and refurbishment teams can assess and carry out restoration work on towers operating in demanding conditions.