A Dairy Balance Tank / Buffer Tank is designed to maintain continuous and controlled product flow between different stages of dairy processing. Equilateral Solutions manufactures hygienic Stainless Steel Dairy Balance Tanks and Milk Buffer Tanks for milk reception, pasteurization, homogenization, transfer, and filling applications.
Manufactured in SS304, SS316 or SS316L, these tanks are designed with smooth product-contact surfaces, sanitary connections, and drainable construction for easy cleaning and hygienic operation.
Sizes available from 100 Litres to 10,000 Litres. Customized capacities and configurations are available according to process requirements.
Key Features:
Manufactured using SS304, SS316, or SS316L stainless steel, these tanks feature hygienically finished product-contact surfaces. Internal surface finishes up to Ra ≤ 0.8 µm are available according to project requirements.
Hygienic & GMP Design
Designed around hygienic engineering principles, the tank features smooth internal surfaces, hygienic welds, minimized product-retention areas, and a sloped or dished bottom for effective drainage. Sanitary TC, SMS, or DIN connections are available.
Level & Flow Control
Level sensors, transmitters, float systems, and high/low-level switches can be integrated to support controlled product flow to pasteurizers, plate heat exchangers (PHEs), homogenizers, pumps, and filling systems.
CIP & Cleaning
A CIP spray ball or cleaning nozzle can be provided for effective internal cleaning and improved process hygiene.
Optional Features
Depending on the application, the tank can be customized with the following features:
- Slow-speed agitators
- Thermal insulation and heating/cooling jackets
- Temperature sensors
- Load cells for weight monitoring
- Sanitary valves and fittings
- PLC-HMI-based control systems
Applications
Our hygienic stainless steel dairy tanks are suitable for handling:
- Raw milk and pasteurized milk
- Standardized milk and skimmed milk
- Cream and whey
- Flavoured milk and dairy beverages
- Process water and other liquid food products
These tanks can be integrated with milk pasteurization systems, plate heat exchangers (PHEs), homogenizers, milk reception units, transfer systems, and filling or packaging lines.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 L to 10,000 L |
| Material of Construction (MOC) | SS304 / SS316 / SS316L |
| Design | Hygienic / GMP-oriented |
| Configuration | Vertical / Customized |
| Operating Type | Atmospheric |
| Internal Surface Finish | Up to Ra ≤ 0.8 µm |
| Bottom Design | Sloped / Dished / Conical |
| Connections | TC / SMS / DIN |
| CIP Arrangement | Spray Ball / CIP Nozzle – Optional |
| Level Control | Sensor / Transmitter / Float System |
| Agitator | Optional |
| Insulation / Jacket | Optional |
| Automation | Local Panel / PLC-HMI – Optional |
| Design & Capacity | Fully Customizable |
Customized Dairy Process Tank Solutions
Equilateral Solutions manufactures customized hygienic stainless steel process tanks to suit specific dairy processing requirements. We can tailor capacity, material grade, connections, instrumentation, cleaning arrangements, and automation to your project specifications.
Contact Equilateral Solutions to discuss your requirements for hygienic stainless steel tanks and dairy process equipment.