Description
Wine fermentation puts heat into the tank, and it does so quickly. A 50,000 L lot can rise several degrees within hours at peak activity, and yeast behavior changes once the must drifts past the set point. A dimple plate jacket welded to the shell gives cooling surface across the full liquid height instead of concentrating it around a single coil.
The jacket is formed from 1.5–2 mm dimple sheet, spot welded to the shell on a 40–60 mm pitch, then inflated to open the channels. Coolant normally enters low and exits high. On tanks above 20,000 L we split the jacket into two or three independent zones, so a cold soak can run on the upper section while the lower must stays warmer for extraction control.
Shell material follows the product, not a catalog default. SUS304 handles most red and white must. SUS316L is the practical pick for high-chloride water, juice with elevated acidity, or cellars running aggressive caustic and acid cycles. Internal welds are ground, passivated and inspected; a 0.4 µm polish is available when sensory work matters.
Every tank leaves with a manway, racking arm, sample valve, CIP spray ball on its own line, and a 1.5 bar pressure/vacuum relief. Tank farms, contract wineries, cider houses and craft breweries running mixed programs order the same shell with different bottom profiles and fitting layouts.
Typical build parameters
| Parameter | Range |
|---|---|
| Nominal volume | 100 L – 100,000 L; 50,000 L and larger built to order |
| Shell material | SUS304 / SUS316L, 3–6 mm plate |
| Dimple plate jacket | 1.5–2 mm sheet, 1–3 cooling zones |
| Jacket working pressure | 0.3–0.5 MPa |
| Inner surface | 2B mill finish, passivated welds; mirror polish on request |
| Insulation | 50–100 mm PU or rock wool, stainless cladding |
| Bottom profile | Flat, dished, or 60° conical |
| Connections | Tri-clamp, DIN or flange |
Questions we get from winemakers
Does a conical bottom matter? For reds and yeast recovery, yes. A 60° cone lets you drop lees without pumping. Flat and dished bottoms suit white juice settling and storage.
How many cooling zones? One zone is usually enough to about 10,000 L. Above that, two or three zones keep temperature uniform and cut coolant flow.
CIP and sanitation? Spray ball coverage is verified before shipment. The jacket circuit is closed loop and never contacts product.
Tell us your batch size, wine type, number of tanks and available floor space. We can recommend tank volume, cooling area and configuration for your cellar.
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