 fermentation & storage vessels
VARIABLE CAPACITY TANKS
Variable capacity tanks are straight sided cylinders with an inner lid
which can be lowered onto the surface of the product (or supported above
the product during fermentation) and sealed around its circumference by
an inflatable tube. The tank can therefore be filled partially and then
sealed to exclude air. These tanks are most useful when the wine or cider
maker cannot be sure of the size of the harvest.
Flat
bottomed tanks
Flat bottomed tanks offer the most economical option. Supplied
with inner lid and airlock, airseal and stainless steel airpump, with
pressure gauge. One threaded outlet near the bottom of the tank to which
a valve can be fitted (extra – see
fittings section). We strongly recommend
the use of a dustlid to prevent the contamination of product when the
lid seal is deflated. These tanks are often available from stock.
*These tanks are not manufactured by Speidel.
N.B. The flat bottomed tanks manufactured by Speidel have a plain finish, as opposed to a circular patterned finish.
Tanks mounted on three legs
 These
offer the advantage of two outlets. The bottom of the tank is concave
(or “dished”) with a pressed V channel to the bottom drain.
There is an outlet above the bottom rim of the tank for racking off clear
product above any sediment or lees. The bottom outlet is threaded to
take valves (extra – see fittings section); the upper outlet can
either be threaded or fitted with a flap valve. Please see the table below for the different types of Speidel tanks available:
Tank accessories and optional fittings, depending on the type and size of tank, include:
- Inner float lid with airseal band and pump
- Dustlid
- Lid lifting crane
- Side manway inspection port
- Bottom door for discharge of e.g. red grapes
- External heat exchange panels for product heating or cooling
- Sight glass level indicator
- Valves
- Sample tap
- Thermometer
Please contact us to discuss your requirements or to request a quote.
Accessories
Click below for accessories
Stirrers/Rousers
Racking Pipes
Racking Plate |
