Description
Where a Floating Roof Tank Fits
Ullage is the problem this tank solves. Wine volume shifts constantly—juice drops as lees settle, fermentation moves, and topping up from another lot is not always possible. The lid rests directly on the wine, rising and falling with the level, so headspace stays close to zero. Less oxygen pickup, less SO₂ consumed.
How We Build the Lid and Body
The lid is dished from the same sheet as the shell, with a food-grade gasket set in a rolled channel. Gasket groove depth is matched to sheet thickness: too tight and the lid drags or jams near the manway, too loose and wine creeps past the seal. Shell seams are TIG welded, ground flush, then pickled and passivated. Interior finish is 2B or a light 320-grit polish; mirror polishing is available but hard to justify for wine service.
Material and Thickness Choices
SUS304 covers juice, must, and finished wine. SUS316L makes sense where chloride-based CIP chemistry is used, in coastal cellars, or for long storage of low-pH product. Nominal wall thickness by size: 2 mm for 1000–2500 L, 2.5 mm for 3000–4000 L, 3 mm at 5000 L. Cooling jackets, insulation, and outer cladding are quoted separately because they change the footprint.
Nominal Specifications
| Capacity | Shell (Ø × H, approx.) | Wall | Standard Ports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 L | 1000 × 1300 mm | 2 mm | Tri-clamp, racking arm |
| 2000 L | 1200 × 1800 mm | 2 mm | Tri-clamp, sample valve |
| 2500 L | 1300 × 1900 mm | 2 mm | Tri-clamp, CIP ball |
| 3000 L | 1400 × 2000 mm | 2.5 mm | Tri-clamp, CIP ball |
| 4000 L | 1600 × 2000 mm | 2.5 mm | Tri-clamp, CIP ball |
| 5000 L | 1700 × 2200 mm | 3 mm | Tri-clamp, CIP ball |
Questions We Get Before Quoting
Can it ferment, not just store? Yes, but only with a dimple jacket on the shell or cone. A plain floating-lid tank has no cooling surface, so a warm ferment will run away from you.
How do we read volume? Side sight tube or calibrated dipstick. Load cells are an option on the smaller sizes.
Indoor or outdoor? Outdoor units need 50–80 mm insulation, stainless cladding, and a rain cap on the vent.
Which fittings? Tri-clamp DIN or ISO, racking arm, sample valve, and a 1.5-inch to 2-inch CIP spray ball.
Tell us your batch size, wine type, number of tanks and available space. We can recommend the tank volume, cooling area and configuration for your cellar.
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