Stainless Steel Tanks And Vessels
Mixing Tank
Jacketed vertical mixing vessel from 100 L to 5000 L with agitation.
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Storage Tank
Stainless storage tanks built to hold product safely, with insulation, agitation and the fittings a working plant needs.
Overview
What This Pump Does
Stainless steel storage tanks hold dry and liquid products and protect them from the surrounding environment. Insulated and refrigerated versions are built in 304 or 316L stainless steel, which is what gives the tank its working life.
Construction options published for this vessel include a 304 or 316L interior at 4 mm with a number 4 finish, a 304 or 316L exterior at 2 mm, polyurethane insulation, vertical three blade agitation and a side manway.
| Interior Construction | 304 or 316 Stainless Steel, 9 Gauge/4mm thick, with #4 finish |
|---|---|
| Exterior Construction | 304 or 316Stainless Steel, 14 Gauge/2mm thick, with #4 finish, max. 90" outside diameter |
| Insulation | Polyurethane, min 2" thick |
| Agitation | Vertical, 3-Blade, 230/460 volt, 3 Phase |
| Manway | Side Entering |
| Inlet/Outlet Ports | Sanitary Clamp Connections |
Key Benefits
What Makes A Storage Tank Work In Service
Insulated Construction
Polyurethane insulation between inner and outer shells holds product temperature and reduces condensation.
Agitation Built In
Vertical three blade agitation keeps product homogeneous during storage rather than letting it separate.
Access For Cleaning
A side manway gives access for inspection and cleaning of the inner shell.
Material For The Product
304 for general duty, 316L where chlorides or acids are present.
Application Scenarios
Where It Is Installed
Product Holding
Holding finished or intermediate product between process steps.
Refrigerated Storage
Insulated and refrigerated storage where product temperature has to be maintained.
Bulk Supply To A Line
Feeding a filling or process line at a steady rate from a buffer volume.
Who It Is For
- Dairy and beverage plants
- Food processors with bulk ingredients
- Chemical plants storing intermediate product
- Contractors specifying tank farms
Problems It Solves
Product separates in storage
Vertical agitation keeps the contents homogeneous so the first and last drums match.
Temperature drifts overnight
Insulated construction reduces the heat gain or loss that forces refrigeration to work harder.
Cleaning access is poor
A side manway and a polished interior make inspection and cleaning practical.
Technical Features
How It Is Built
- Interior in 304 or 316L stainless steel, 4 mm with a number 4 finish
- Exterior in 304 or 316L stainless steel, 2 mm with a number 4 finish
- Polyurethane insulation, minimum 50 mm thick
- Vertical three blade agitation, three phase supply
- Side manway for access
- Custom sizes and configurations available
Specifications
Technical Data
Published construction data. Volume, insulation and agitation are confirmed against your product and duty before the drawing is issued.
| Interior Construction | 304 or 316 Stainless Steel, 9 Gauge/4mm thick, with #4 finish |
|---|---|
| Exterior Construction | 304 or 316Stainless Steel, 14 Gauge/2mm thick, with #4 finish, max. 90" outside diameter |
| Insulation | Polyurethane, min 2" thick |
| Agitation | Vertical, 3-Blade, 230/460 volt, 3 Phase |
| Manway | Side Entering |
| Inlet/Outlet Ports | Sanitary Clamp Connections |
| Tank Bottom | 3/4"/ft. Sloped to a full drain side outlet |
| Tank Top | Inverted cone with 15 degree slope |
| Base | Silo Type |
| Alcove | Stainless Steel Alcove |
| Legs | Adjustable stainless steel legs |
| Level Indicating Device | Liquid level indicating pressure device with monitor |
| Temperature Indicating Well | 1/2" dial type thermometer well |
| Clean In Place | CIP Device |
| Heat Transfer Surface | Side and bottom stainless steel dimple plate rated for 14.9 psi |
| 1,000 Gallon | 1,500 Gallon | 2,000 Gallon | 2,500 Gallon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,000 Gallon | 4,000 Gallon | 5,000 Gallon | 6,000 Gallon |
| 7,000 Gallon | 8,000 Gallon | 10,000 Gallon | 12,000 Gallon |
| 15,000 Gallon | 20,000 Gallon | 25,000 Gallon | 30,000 Gallon |
Materials And Process
What Goes Into Every Unit
Materials
- 304 or 316L stainless interior and exterior
- Polyurethane insulation
- Polished internal surfaces
Manufacturing And Assembly
- Inner and outer shell fabrication
- Insulation fitting between shells
- Agitator installation
- Testing and finishing before dispatch
Quality Control
- Weld inspection on the inner shell
- Leak and pressure testing where applicable
- Documentation issued with the vessel
Customization Options
- Volume and vessel geometry
- 304 or 316L construction
- Insulation thickness
- Agitator arrangement and drive
Compared With Other Options
| Mixing tank | A mixing tank is built around process agitation and heat transfer. A storage tank is built to hold product well. |
|---|---|
| Fermentation tank | A fermenter has a conical bottom and process jacket for an active biological process. |
Use Guide
Specifying A Storage Tank
Define The Product
Liquid or dry, temperature, and whether it separates or crusts during storage.
Set The Volume
Working volume plus the headspace and the outage the operation requires.
Decide Insulation
Insulation thickness follows the temperature to be held and the ambient conditions.
Plan Access And Cleaning
Manway position, spray device and drain arrangement, agreed before fabrication.
Answers
Storage Tank FAQ
Which materials are used?
304 or 316L stainless steel for both interior and exterior, with a number 4 finish.
How thick is the insulation?
Polyurethane insulation with a minimum thickness of about 50 mm on the published specification.
Is an agitator included?
Vertical three blade agitation on three phase supply is listed as a standard feature, and can be specified to suit the product.
What sizes are available?
A range of standard sizes plus custom sizes and configurations designed to the application.
Can the tank be refrigerated?
Insulated and refrigerated versions are available. Tell us the product temperature and ambient conditions.
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Send the product, the volume and the temperature to be held and we will propose the construction.