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Missouri. The level of quality will make them a
showpiece in anyone’s craft distillery!”
Tank Improvements in the Industry
Tank manufacturers have been getting more inno-
vative over the years and making improvements to
their products to serve distillery customers better.
“The improvements made to our tanks over the
years at Vance Metal are laser welding the jackets
to the tank bodies; using square tube legs instead
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of an open back style (so there is less surface area
to clean); 2b prime finish on the inside of the tank;
and #4 finish on the outside,” said Vance Metal’s
Poole.
“Using insulation and cladding can improve the
efficiency of your tank as well,” Poole said.
Kramer from Paul Mueller Company noted how
the maxxLūp has upped the game on infusion and
how the circulation tank is the most versatile and
efficient adjunct-dosing system on the market.
“With a removable screen design, it
can handle a wide variety of adjuncts
and use less of them for the same flavor
profiles,” Kramer said. “The maxxLūp
sits on casters so it’s easily mobile and a
safe alternative to infusion that doesn’t
require entering a tank.
Kramer also mentioned that distill-
ers are typically working at around 78
degrees Fahrenheit and not getting a lot
of condensation or energy loss. Still, for
those needing more temperature con-
trol, insulation can be added.
“We use beadboard, Styrofoam and
poly-iso type insulations on our fermen-
ters,” he said. “Insulation prevents tem-
perature fluctuations and brings greater
energy savings.”
“For stainless steel storage tanks, we
craft them to the customer’s specifica-
tions,” Kramer said. “We have highly
experienced fabricators in a state-of-
the-art manufacturing facility, and we
possess all the accreditations and certi-
fications needed to meet your specifi-
cations, including ASME code, complete
weld passivation and turnover packag-
es.”
However, there are still tank improve-
ments that distillers would like that
would make production easier and
more efficient. For example, Mancini of
Quincy Street Spirits would love to see
more incorporation of weighing scales
into larger stainless-steel tanks.
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