Description
What these vessels are built for
These are cylindroconical unitanks used for primary fermentation and, when pressure-rated, for carbonation and cold crash in the same tank. Working volumes run from 500 L for pilot batches up to 3000 L for a mid-size brewpub. Each tank is built to order — diameter, jacket coverage and port layout follow your batch size, glycol supply temperature and available floor space.
Material and fabrication
Shell and cone are 304 stainless, 3 mm plate on 500–1000 L units and 4 mm on 2000–3000 L. Where wort or cider sits for long periods, or CIP chemistry is aggressive, product-contact surfaces move to 316L. Interior welds are ground, brushed and passivated; a 0.8 µm mechanical polish is available, and the exterior can be 2B or mirror-finished.
Cooling comes from dimple jackets on the cone and lower cylinder, sized so the tank drops from 20 °C to 2 °C overnight with 28–30% glycol. A 60° cone is standard. Steeper cones are worth specifying if you dry hop heavily or crop yeast daily.
Pressure and cleaning
Working pressure is normally 1.5–2.0 bar, hydro-tested at 1.5×. Every unit ships with a safety valve, pressure gauge and a blow-off arm that doubles as a CO2 port. A rotating CIP spray ball, racking arm, sample valve and dry-hop port are standard, and all fittings are tri-clamp for quick breakdown.
| Model | Working volume | Total volume | Cone | Working pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT-500 | 500 L | 625 L | 60° | 1.5 bar |
| FT-1000 | 1000 L | 1250 L | 60° | 1.5 bar |
| FT-2000 | 2000 L | 2500 L | 60° | 2.0 bar |
| FT-3000 | 3000 L | 3750 L | 60° | 2.0 bar |
Common questions
Do I need a conical bottom? If you repitch yeast or want to drop trub without transferring, yes. Flat-bottom tanks only make sense for open fermentation styles.
Why not simply buy the largest tank? Oversized tanks with undersized jackets cannot crash-cool a half batch. Match the jacket area to the volume you actually brew most weeks.
How does CIP work? Spray ball on top, return from the cone bottom, caustic at 60–80 °C, then acid rinse. Tri-clamp fittings let you pull valves apart for inspection.
Tell us your batch size, beer type, number of fermentation tanks and available space. We can recommend the tank volume, cooling area and configuration for your brewery.
Structure of a Beer Fermentation Tank
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