Stainless steel tanks have a variety of uses. One of the main uses of stainless steel tanks for the application of our business is Food Processing. There are many different types storage mediums available for commercial food storage, and stainless steel tanks are the leader and most often used.

Why are stainless steel tanks so popular? There are many reasons.

1. They don’t make food taste bad. Unlike plastic tanks, these tanks will not put a smell or taste into your food, or liquids.
2. They will not rust.
3. They will last a long time. Stainless Steel Tanks are more durable and last longer than fiberglass, steel, and plastic counterparts.
4. They have better resale value than carbon steel or other types of tanks.

These are just a few examples on why stainless steel tanks are the popular choice for food storage.

We recently acquired a 8000 Gallon Stainless Steel mix tank that was used in food processing. This tank is set up with a mixer, with four blades attached. The blades are at the end of the drive shaft which runs down the center of the tank. This tanks motor sits on the top of the open top tank on a horizontal bar.

A nice feature of this stainless steel tank is that it has a digital read out of it’s current capacity, this allows you to see how much room you may have in the tank.

Here are additional features of this tank

1. Slope to drain
2. Digital read out of current capacity
3. Dimensions are roughly 15′ tall and just under 10′ in diameter.
4. Was used to store milk of magnesia.
5. Open top with attached mixer, driveshaft, and blades.
6. Heating capabilities.

If you are interested in this tank, visit its ad, or call us!

Here is a link to the 8000 Gallon stainless steel mix tank

There is a time and place for new equipment, and there is also a time and place for used equipment. Each type of equipment has its pro’s and con’s. Below are the benefits of purchasing used food processing equipment.

Delivery Time

Faster delivery. Usually, used equipment can be purchased and delivered on short notice

Price

Used equipment is significantly cheaper than used equipment. New equipment prices are soaring high, and with quality used equipment, you can perform the same task.

Reliability

Many times, used equipment is known to work great for a specific application. If it was employed to be used for a specific reason and performed well, then you can rest assured it will continue to do so.

Compatibility

Many times, buying the same equipment you had in the past is important. Your floorplan and processing design is made for for a specific type of machinery. Sometimes, the machinery can be difficult to find new.

When selling food processing equipment, it is important to have a checklist to go through. This protects you from problems that may arise, especially from large ticket item purchases.

1. Always be sure payment has cleared before releasing shipment.
2. Be sure to let the buyer know which party is responsible for shipping, before coming to any major agreements
3. Always notify the buyer, or place a note in the ad, if you are unable to load the item. Many buyers will assume the purchase price includes loading it on to a truck. Be sure you have the equipment and training necessary to safely perform this task.
4. Once the equipment is loaded on to the truck, take a photo of it and email it to the buyer. This should help release your liability for the item if it is damaged during shipment.
5. Verify the equipment has arrived