Description
Wine Fermenter Tanks with Dimple Plate Cooling
We build dimple plate jacketed fermenters from 1000L to 100000L for wineries that need repeatable fermentation temperatures, not just a stainless tank. The vessel is designed around batch size, floor space, and glycol supply. It can run as a closed top fermenter for reds, whites, cider, mead, or beer when pressure and cooling area match the process.
Fabrication and material choices
Most tanks use 304 stainless steel for the shell and 304 or 316L for product contact. 316L makes sense with high-acid must or cleaning chemicals that carry chlorides. Internal welds are ground, polished, and passivated. The dimple plate jacket is welded to the shell, pressure tested, insulated with polyurethane, and covered with 304 cladding. Standard fittings include a top manway, CIP spray ball, sample valve, racking arm, thermowell, and adjustable feet. Larger tanks get multiple jacket zones.
Why temperature control matters
Fermentation releases heat. If must warms too far, yeast can produce volatile acidity, fusel alcohols, or stuck fermentation. A dimple plate jacket with glycol or chilled water removes heat through the tank wall. For 1000L to 5000L tanks, one jacket zone is often enough. From 10000L upward, zone control helps avoid temperature gradients in tall tanks. Jacket working pressure and safety valve setting should match your chiller and relief requirements.
Typical specifications
| Parameter | Range |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 1000L to 100000L |
| Material | 304 or 316L stainless steel |
| Cooling | Dimple plate jacket, glycol or chilled water |
| Insulation | Polyurethane, 304 cladding |
| Bottom | Conical, flat, or dish |
| Finish | 2B, No.4, or mirror polish on request |
| Options | CIP, manway, racking arm, sample valve, thermowell, load cells |
Selection notes
Small craft wineries usually need 1000L to 5000L tanks that fit through a standard door and run on a small glycol chiller. Commercial wineries often choose 10000L to 50000L tanks with multiple zones, larger manways, and CIP systems. Conical bottoms help with lees removal; flat or dish bottoms work for open-top fermentation or hand punch down.
FAQ
304 or 316L? Use 316L for high-acid, high-chloride, or long-residence conditions. 304 is common for standard wine fermentation.
How do I connect glycol, CIP, and product lines? We supply tri-clamp or DIN fittings. Your chiller, pump, and CIP skid connect through the jacket ports, spray ball, and drain.
Can it be used for beer? Yes, when cooling area, pressure rating, and cleaning setup fit your beer style and batch size.
Tell us your batch size, wine type, number of fermentation tanks and available space. We can recommend the tank volume, cooling area and configuration for your winery.
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