Description
We build these open-top tanks for producers who need physical access to the vessel, not just a manway. Two full-height doors on opposite sides let one operator work the cap from either side, and the forkable base lets a standard forklift reposition the tank without a crane or a pallet-jack crew. Volumes run 1000L, 2000L, 3000L and 5000L, all sharing the same door geometry and lid hardware so spares stay common across the cellar.
Shell material is 304 stainless — 3mm on the 3000L and 5000L bodies, 2mm on the smaller two. Wineries running high-acid musts, or plants near salt water, usually move to 316L. The price gap is real, but chloride pitting on 304 in a coastal cellar tends to show up within a couple of seasons. Welds are TIG, ground, pickled and passivated. Interior finish is 2B, or a 320-grit polish if you plan to CIP with caustic. Door gaskets are food-grade EPDM seated in a channel, and the clamp rings are stainless rather than plated steel.
Common applications: small-lot red ferments with manual punch-down, whole-cluster loading, maceration for cider and fruit spirits, and open fermentation for farmhouse ales. Fixed-leg tanks suit a permanent cellar position; forkable skids suit rotating lots and harvest overflow.
| Model | Volume | Shell | Door Opening | Base |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT-1000 | 1000 L | 2mm SUS304 | 2 x 400 x 500mm | Forkable skid |
| FT-2000 | 2000 L | 2mm SUS304 | 2 x 400 x 500mm | Forkable skid |
| FT-3000 | 3000 L | 3mm SUS304 | 2 x 450 x 600mm | Forkable skid / fixed leg |
| FT-5000 | 5000 L | 3mm SUS304 | 2 x 450 x 600mm | Forkable skid / fixed leg |
Can it hold pressure? No. Open-top vessels are atmospheric. If your process needs 1.5 bar for carbonation or transfer, we would quote a different tank rather than modify this one.
What about cooling? A dimple jacket on the lower third is the usual choice; for small lots we often supply an immersion coil instead, since it can be removed and cleaned separately.
How does CIP work? A spray ball mounted in the lid, a low-point drain, and a removable door gasket cover most cleaning cycles. Door seals come off by hand for inspection.
Tell us your batch size, product type, number of tanks and available floor space. We can recommend the tank volume, cooling area and configuration for your facility.
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