Stainless Steel Intermediate Holding Tank

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Material

AISI 316L
  • AISI 316L
  • AISI 304
Description

A stainless steel intermediate holding tank is designed for the temporary collection, storage, conditioning, and transfer of liquid, viscous, and suspension-based products between different stages of the manufacturing process. The equipment is widely used in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, cosmetic, and food production facilities where hygienic product handling and strict sanitary standards are essential.

Manufactured from AISI 304 or AISI 316L stainless steel, the vessel can function as a buffer tank, holding vessel, receiving tank, or intermediate process container within integrated production systems.

Full description

Stainless Steel Intermediate Vessel for Pharmaceutical Applications

Intermediate vessels play a critical role in pharmaceutical and process manufacturing by ensuring controlled product storage between mixing, filtration, sterilization, filling, and packaging operations. They help maintain process continuity while preserving product quality and process stability.

The vessel features a sealed hygienic design that protects the contents from external contamination and supports compliance with stringent production requirements. An integrated sight glass enables visual monitoring of the product, while sanitary process connections allow seamless integration with existing manufacturing equipment.

Depending on customer requirements, the vessel may be equipped with vent filters, level sensors, pressure relief valves, inspection ports, CIP cleaning systems, and other process components.

Smooth internal surfaces and the absence of inaccessible areas simplify cleaning and maintenance while supporting compliance with GMP, FDA, and modern hygienic manufacturing standards.

Each DATAPHARM intermediate vessel is individually engineered according to product characteristics, process requirements, operating conditions, and plant integration specifications.

✅ Advantages:

  • Secure and enclosed product storage and transfer
  • Excellent corrosion resistance
  • Easy integration into existing production systems
  • Compatible with CIP and SIP processes
  • Hygienic design for efficient cleaning and sanitation
  • Suitable for sterilization procedures
  • Custom-engineered solutions tailored to customer requirements
  • Reliable operation in cleanroom environments
  • Designed in accordance with GMP requirements

⚙️ Technical Specifications:

  • Equipment type: Intermediate holding tank
  • Material: AISI 304 / AISI 316L stainless steel
  • Capacity: According to customer specification
  • Design: Vertical cylindrical vessel
  • Construction: Fully enclosed hygienic design
  • Surface finish: Brushed, polished, or pharmaceutical-grade finish
  • Operating pressure: According to project requirements
  • Operating temperature: Based on process parameters
  • Connections: Tri-Clamp, DIN, SMS, or other sanitary standards
  • CIP compatibility: Yes
  • SIP compatibility: Yes
  • Surface roughness: Up to Ra ≤ 0.8 μm

✔️ Optional Features:

  1. Sight glass
  2. Sterile vent filter
  3. Level monitoring sensor
  4. Pressure relief valve
  5. Integrated CIP cleaning system
  6. Heating or cooling jacket
  7. Thermal insulation
  8. Mobile design with caster wheels
  9. Agitator or mixer of various configurations
  10. Custom connection sizes and process fittings

👌 DATAPHARM designs and manufactures stainless steel intermediate holding tanks for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, food, and cosmetic industries. Every vessel is produced as a custom-engineered solution based on the required capacity, operating conditions, process parameters, and installation requirements. This approach ensures long service life, dependable operation, and full compliance with modern GMP standards and hygienic manufacturing practices.

Capital repair and modernization of equipment

  • development of design documentation
  • modernization and restoration
  • FAT, SAT, IQ/OQ

Overhaul of screws for ampoule/vial transportation

  • repair inserts
  • restoration of mounting seats
  • еlimination of runout

Overhaul of needles for aseptic drug filling

  • needle tip restoration
  • tube replacement
  • polishing

CNC machining within 72 hours based on your model

  • production time — from 72 hours
  • anodizing and finishing
  • engineering design tailored to your task
  • comprehensive approach — from sketch to packaging