Process Storage
Tanks for product storage and process operations.
Process Equipment
Process Tanks and Vessels for Hygienic Applications.
Process tanks and vessels are specified by capacity, material, finish, nozzles, manways, cleaning method and project documentation.
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Applications
Tank sourcing for process environments.
Tank RFQs should include capacity, geometry, utility connections, finish and project documentation.
Production Support
Vessels for beverage and packaged product facilities.
High-Purity Vessels
316L and documentation-driven tank requirements.
Sizes & Dimensions
Standard tank sizes and configurations.
Vertical cylindrical design with dished top and conical bottom for complete drainage. Insulated and jacketed options for temperature control.
| Volume | Diameter | Height | Wall (mm) | Weight (kg) | Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 L | 500 mm | 800 mm | 3 | 75 | — |
| 500 L | 800 mm | 1500 mm | 4 | 220 | — |
| 1000 L | 1000 mm | 1800 mm | 4 | 350 | ASME VIII |
| 2000 L | 1200 mm | 2200 mm | 5 | 550 | ASME VIII |
| 5000 L | 1600 mm | 3200 mm | 6 | 1100 | ASME VIII / BPE |
| 10000 L | 2000 mm | 4000 mm | 8 | 2000 | ASME VIII / BPE |
| 20000 L | 2500 mm | 5000 mm | 10 | 3500 | ASME VIII / BPE |
| 50000 L | 3500 mm | 6500 mm | 12 | 7000 | ASME VIII / BPE |
Operating Conditions
Pressure-temperature rating for sanitary process tanks.
Tank pressure rating depends on application: atmospheric for storage, PN3-PN6 for pressure vessels, full vacuum for vacuum service.
Service Conditions
- Atmospheric: 0 barg (vented)
- Low pressure: PN3 (3 bar)
- Medium pressure: PN6 (6 bar)
- Vacuum option: -0.5 bar
- Temperature: –30°C to +200°C
- Jacket heating: +150°C max
Actual ratings depend on size, material and operating conditions. Confirm via RFQ for project-specific requirements.
Standards & Compliance
Built to recognized sanitary and pressure standards.
Full documentation packages available including MTR, 3.1 certificates, surface roughness reports and pressure test records.
ASME BPE
Bioprocessing Equipment
Surface finish, materials and design for pharma/biotech.
ASME VIII
Pressure Vessel Code
Construction code for pressure vessels.
AD-2000
European Pressure Code
European pressure vessel design code.
PED 2014/68
Pressure Equipment
European Pressure Equipment Directive compliance.
3-A 53-06
3-A Sanitary Tanks
Sanitary tank construction and finish standard.
EHEDG
Hygienic Equipment Design
European hygienic engineering and design certification.
EN 13445
EU Pressure Vessels
European unfired pressure vessels.
Product Variants
Process Tank configurations for different process roles.
Multiple variants available to match your application requirements. Browse related products for complete process line coverage.
Technical Overview
Typical process tank RFQ fields.
Tank design depends on capacity, process, cleaning method and project requirements.
| Requirement | Typical Information Needed |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Stainless process tank or vessel |
| Material Grade | 304 / 316L stainless steel |
| Capacity | Volume, diameter, height and geometry |
| Connections | Nozzles, manways, spray balls and utility interfaces |
| Documentation | Drawings, BOM, certificates and inspection |
Engineering RFQ
Prepare a process tank RFQ.
Include tank capacity, material, finish, nozzles, drawings, cleaning method and documentation needs.
- Size / connection / material grade
- Quantity and target lead time
- Drawing, BOM or existing part reference
- Documentation and finish requirements
Documentation by RFQ
Material certificates, finish notes, inspection requirements, heat traceability and supplier documentation can be included in the quotation package.
Have a process tank requirement?
Send capacity, drawings, material, finish, nozzles and documentation requirements.
Engineering Documentation
Technical Datasheet Available
Download the product datasheet for technical specifications, dimensional references, material data, applicable standards and RFQ guidance. Suitable for procurement, engineering review and project documentation.
Common Questions
Frequently asked questions about sanitary process tanks.
Engineering and procurement questions we hear most often. For project-specific guidance, send your application details via RFQ.
What standards apply to sanitary tanks?
For pressure vessels: ASME VIII (USA) or PED 2014/68/EU (Europe). For sanitary surface and design: 3-A (dairy/food) or ASME BPE (pharma/biotech).
Atmospheric tanks typically per 3-A or BPE only. Pressure rated (above ~0.5 bar) requires ASME VIII or PED code stamp.
Should I specify insulated and jacketed?
Insulated: maintains temperature, reduces heat loss. Jacketed: actively heats/cools via circulating fluid (steam, hot water, glycol, cooling water).
For storage: insulation only. For processes requiring temperature control: jacket. Combined (jacket + external insulation) for high-efficiency.
What surface finish for pharma?
ASME BPE SF4 (Ra ≤ 0.38 μm electropolished) is standard. SF5 (Ra ≤ 0.25 μm) for ultra-high purity (WFI, vaccine).
For food/dairy: mill polish Ra ≤ 0.8 μm. Specify with RFQ — surface finish significantly impacts cost.
How is drainability achieved?
Conical bottom with 10°-45° slope toward central drain outlet. No horizontal dead-spots. Internal welds ground flush.
For complete drainability (ASME BPE), specify riboflavin testing. Slope angle depends on tank size and product viscosity.
Can tanks be transported pre-fabricated?
Up to ~3.5m diameter (4m with permits) can ship by truck. Larger tanks fabricated on-site or in sections welded at site.
Provide site access details: door dimensions, lifting capacity, crane availability. Site fabrication available for >50,000L tanks.
What are typical lead times?
Standard tanks (100-5000L): 8-12 weeks. Large custom tanks (10,000L+): 16-24 weeks. ASME-coded vessels: add 2-4 weeks for code stamp inspection.
For accelerated delivery, modular standard sizes available. Provide target delivery date with RFQ for scheduling.
What documentation is provided?
Standard: 3.1 MTR for body, weld map, pressure test certificate, dimensional drawing, manuals.
For pressure-rated: ASME VIII / PED certification, code stamp, hydrotest certificate. For pharma: full BPE package including surface finish, ferrite, helium leak test.