Description
A 5,000 L open-top tank on forklift pockets solves a problem that shows up in most small and mid-size wineries: capacity has to follow the harvest, and a fixed tank farm is expensive to reorganize. We weld the fork pockets into the base frame, so an empty tank moves between the crush pad, the fermentation room, and the barrel hall with the forklift you already own.
The shell is 304 stainless at 3 mm with a 4 mm bottom on the standard build. 316L earns its upcharge when your cleaning program runs higher-chloride caustics, or when the tank will sit in a coastal cellar. Interior welds are ground, brushed, and passivated. 2B mill finish is standard; a 320-grit polish is available for red lots where manual lees removal is a daily job.
Dimple plate jackets are resistance-welded directly to the shell. That gives better heat transfer per square meter than a loose coil and keeps the jacket profile low against the tank wall. One zone covers most white fermentations. Two zones let you crash-cool the upper section while holding the lower at fermentation temperature. Glycol connections are 1.5 in. tri-clamp, insulated with 50 mm rock wool under stainless cladding.
An open top means this is not a pressure vessel. That is a design decision rather than a shortcoming: open tops suit pump-overs, punch-downs, manual additions, and floating lids. If you need sparging or pressure transfer, order a closed top with an adjustable relief valve instead.
Standard Configuration
| Working volume | 4,500 L (5,000 L brimful) |
| Shell / bottom | 304 stainless, 3 mm / 4 mm |
| Cooling | Dimple plate jacket, 1 or 2 zones, glycol |
| Insulation | 50 mm rock wool, stainless cladding |
| Fittings | 2 in. bottom drain, racking arm, CIP spray ball, thermowell |
| Mobility | Integral fork pockets, empty transport only |
Questions We Get From Cellars
Can I move it full? No. Fork pockets are rated for empty transport. A full 5,000 L tank runs near 5.2 t, and the frame is not designed for that point load.
What glycol temperature do I need? Most cellars run 28–30 °F supply. Confirm your chiller capacity against the jacket area before ordering, not after.
Does a floating lid come with it? Usually ordered separately, sized to the inner diameter. Give us the lid thickness you prefer and we will match the gasket.
Tell us your batch size, wine type, number of tanks, and available floor space. We can recommend the tank volume, cooling area, and fitting layout for your cellar.
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