Storage and blending vessels from 100L to 50,000L — food-grade SUS304/316L construction with full customization for any liquid handling application.
Storage Tanks: Passive vessels designed for long-term liquid holding without active mixing. Ideal for finished products, raw materials, or intermediate storage between production stages. Features include temperature control jackets, level indicators, and bottom discharge valves.
Blending Tanks: Active mixing vessels equipped with agitators or impellers for uniform blending, dissolving, and homogenizing. Ideal for formulation, flavor blending, ingredient dissolving, and batch preparation. Features include variable-speed agitators, temperature control, and CIP-compatible design.
ZPET’s modular tank design allows facilities to start with core storage/blending capacity (2-4 tanks) and expand by adding tanks, mixing systems, or temperature control as production grows. Our tanks support scaling from 500L/week (small operations) to 100,000L/week (industrial facilities) without replacing core equipment.
ZPET offers stainless steel tanks in two main categories (Storage Tanks and Blending Tanks) with capacities ranging from 100L to 50,000L, designed for different applications and production scales
Passive Liquid Holding for Finished Products & Raw Materials
Active Mixing for Formulation & Batch Preparation
Tailored Solutions for Unique Applications
Both tank types available in SUS304/316L, with optional CIP cleaning, insulation, and pressure rating
Feature | Storage Tank | Blending Tank |
Primary Function | Passive liquid holding | Active mixing and blending |
Agitator/Mixer | Not included | Integrated agitator (top or bottom-mounted) |
Typical Applications | Finished product storage, raw material holding | Formulation, ingredient dissolving, batch preparation |
Temperature Control | Optional jacketed heating/cooling | Optional jacketed heating/cooling |
Capacity Range | 200L-50,000L | 100L-50,000L |
Process Role | Intermediate or final storage | Pre-processing and formulation |
Standard food-grade material for most applications (beer, wine, juice, water)
Upgraded material for highly acidic liquids (kombucha, cider, vinegar) or saltwater applications
Pharmaceutical-grade polishing prevents bacterial growth and simplifies cleaning
Space-efficient design for facilities with limited floor space (most common for 200L-5,000L)
Lower profile for facilities with height restrictions or for carbonation applications (bright beer tanks)
Facilitates sediment removal and complete drainage (fermentation tanks, blending tanks)
Standard design for storage tanks without sediment concerns
Jacketed Tanks:
Insulation:
Agitator Types:
Impeller Options:
Speed Control: Variable-speed drives (VFD) for precise mixing intensity (50-500 RPM)
Automated Cleaning:
Cleaning Cycle Time: 45-60 minutes per tank (vs. 2-3 hours manual cleaning)
•Wash and sort apples (remove damaged or rotten fruit)
•Crush apples using maceration tanks to create apple pomace
•Optional: Blend different apple varieties for desired flavor profile
•Press pomace using pneumatic or mechanical presses
•Achieve 70-80% juice yield (500 kg apples = 350-400L juice)
•Optional: Pasteurize juice (75-80°C for 15 minutes) to eliminate wild yeast
•Transfer juice to fermentation tanks
•Inoculate with cider yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae or specialized cider strains)
•Monitor temperature (12-20°C) and specific gravity daily
•Fermentation complete when specific gravity stabilizes (typically 1.000-1.005)
•Transfer cider to secondary vessels
•Add flavor infusions (berries, hops, spices) or age for complexity
•Natural carbonation (bottle conditioning) or forced carbonation (1.8-2.5 volumes CO2)
•Monitor pressure and carbonation levels
•Remove yeast sediment and particulates using filtration system
•Transfer to bright tanks for carbonation adjustment
•Bottle, can, or keg for distribution
•Automated CIP cleaning with food-grade sanitizers
•Sanitize tanks between batches to prevent contamination
Yes, with proper insulation and weather protection. SUS304 suitable for most climates; SUS316L recommended for coastal/saltwater environments
20-30 years with proper maintenance and cleaning. Stainless steel does not rust or degrade like carbon steel or plastic tanks.
Jackets can be added to existing tanks (requires welding and pressure testing). Agitators can be retrofitted if tank has adequate structural support. Contact ZPET for feasibility assessment
Material certification (SUS304/316L), pressure vessel certification (if pressurized), and health department approval (varies by country).
Ready to upgrade your liquid handling infrastructure? ZPET’s stainless steel tanks provide the durability, hygiene, and versatility you need for reliable commercial operations.
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