Storage Tanks (SS 316 / SS 304)
Stainless Steel Storage Tanks are designed for the safe storage of liquids, semi-solids, and process materials under hygienic and controlled conditions. These tanks are widely used in pharma, food, dairy, cosmetic, and chemical processing plants.
Manufactured using SS 304 or SS 316/316L, they ensure corrosion resistance, durability, and compliance with GMP standards.
Construction & Design
- Material of Construction:
- SS 304 – Food & general applications
- SS 316 / SS 316L – Pharma & corrosive products
- Internal Finish:
- Mirror polish (Ra < 0.5 µm for pharma)
- External Finish:
- Matt / Mirror / Cladded
- Design Features:
- Dished ends (top & bottom)
- Manhole with cover
- Level indicator
- Sampling valve
- Spray ball for CIP
📊 Technical Specifications (Typical)
| Parameter | Range |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 50 Liters to 50,000 Liters |
| MOC | SS 304 / SS 316 / SS 316L |
| Design Pressure | Atmospheric / Pressurized |
| Temperature Range | Up to 150°C |
| Surface Finish | Mirror / Electro-polished |
| Mounting | Leg-mounted / Skid-mounted |
🔄 Applications
💊 Pharmaceutical Industry
- Syrup storage
- Liquid formulations
- Purified water / WFI storage
💄 Cosmetic Industry
- Creams, lotions, gels
- Shampoo and liquid products
🍶 Food & Beverage Industry
- Milk, edible oil, juice
- Syrups and concentrates
🧪 Chemical Industry
- Solvents, acids, specialty chemicals
🌟 Key Features
- High corrosion resistance
- Hygienic and GMP-compliant design
- Leak-proof and durable construction
- Easy cleaning with CIP system
- Customizable design and capacity
- Long service life
🔗 Optional Accessories
- Agitator (top/bottom mounted)
- Load cells for weighing
- Level sensors (digital/analog)
- Temperature sensors (RTD)
- Pressure gauges
- Insulation (PUF / Mineral wool)
- CIP spray ball system
🏗️ Design Options
- Single wall / Double wall (jacketed)
- Cone bottom / Flat bottom / Dish end
- Fixed or movable tanks
- Explosion-proof design (for solvents)
🧪 Special Considerations
- SS 316/316L recommended for:
- Pharma products
- Corrosive chemicals
- High-purity applications
- SS 304 suitable for:
- Food and general-purpose storage
- Proper selection of:
- Surface finish
- Welding quality
- Sealing systems
💡 Advantages
- Maintains product purity
- Reduces contamination risk
- Compatible with automated plants
- Suitable for bulk storage
- Easy integration with process lines
🌍 Ideal For
- Pharmaceutical manufacturers
- Cosmetic and personal care industries
- Food & beverage companies
- Chemical processing industries
Key Features of Our Systems
- Designed as per cGMP / US FDA / EU standards
- Suitable for high-viscosity cream & lotion processing
- Advanced homogenization technology for smooth texture
- Vacuum processing for air-free product quality
- Fully automatic PLC/SCADA control systems
- Energy-efficient & low maintenance design
- Custom-built solutions for German & European compliance
Why Choose Apple Pack Equipment?
- Turnkey project execution from concept to commissioning
- Strong expertise in cosmetic & pharmaceutical processing plants
- Custom-engineered solutions as per product formulation
- Global export experience across Germany, Europe, USA, Africa & Asia
- Reliable after-sales service and technical support
Applications
Our manufacturing plants are widely used for:
- Cosmetics & Personal Care Products
- Pharmaceutical Creams & Ointments
- Herbal & Ayurvedic Formulations
- Food & Nutraceutical Processing
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