Buffer tanks for high viscosity fluids

Optimize your production line with buffer tanks designed to efficiently store, agitate, and heat high viscosity liquids, enhancing your processing capabilities.

Stores, Agitates, and Controls Temperature of Liquid Products

The PC 15, PC 35, and PC 60 buffer tanks from Soren offer exceptional versatility for food and dairy processing industries. These tanks are specially designed to efficiently manage the storage, agitation, and thermal regulation of liquid products, including creams, sauces, and pestos. With cone bottom angles available at 15°, 35°, or 60°, these tanks optimize the discharge process based on product viscosity, ensuring smooth operation. The tanks feature AISI 316L contact surfaces to resist corrosion, making them suitable for handling a wide range of ingredients. With hand-welded double jackets on walls and bottoms, these tanks facilitate effective heating and cooling with a maximum operating pressure of 4 bar. Their construction includes mineral wool insulation covered with AISI 304 sheets, anchor agitators with scraper blades, and adjustable sanitary feet, all contributing to streamlined integration into existing lines. Soren buffer tanks are engineered for continuous, pilot, and batch operations, catering to the needs of dairy producers, food processors, and beverage manufacturers. Experience reduced energy consumption and enhanced product quality with these robust and customizable solutions.

Benefits

  • Optimizes product discharge for various viscosities, enhancing process efficiency.
  • Minimizes energy usage through effective temperature control in heating and cooling.
  • Ensures long-term durability with corrosion-resistant AISI 316L material.
  • Seamlessly integrates into existing production lines, improving workflow.
  • Supports diverse operations—continuous, pilot, and batch—offering flexibility in production.

General


Applications
Shortening,Sauces,Pestos,Ice cream,Margarine,Creams
End products
Gelato,Hollandaise sauce,Bakery shortening,Basil pesto,Water-based cream spreads,Pasteurized cream,Whipped margarine
Steps before
Heating,Mixing,Emulsifying
Steps after
Storage,Cooling,Transfer to next process
Input ingredients
high viscosity products,ingredients for creams,water or steam for circulation,fats and oils for shortening
Output ingredients
discharged creams,processed sauces,finished ice cream mixtures,shortening
Market info

Technical Specifications


Material in contact with product
AISI 316L
Cone bottom angle
15°/35°/60°
Dome top with circular manhole
420 mm
Maximum operating pressure
4 bar
Surface finish (inside)
Fine polished
Surface finish (outside)
2B

Operating Characteristics


Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch
Cleaning method
CIP
Automation level
Manual / PLC

Material Compatibility


AISI 316L Compatibility
Yes
Corrosion resistance
High
Cleanability
Yes
Mineral wool insulation compatibility
Yes

Physical Characteristics


Tank shape
Cylindrical with cone bottom
Tank size
PC 15-35-60 models
Cone bottom angle
15°/35°/60°
Material in contact with product
AISI 316L
Outside surface finish
2B
Inside surface finish
Fine polished
Manhole dimension
420 mm
Insulation
Mineral wool with AISI 304 sheet

Custom Options


Cone bottom angle
15°/35°/60°
Material in contact with product
AISI 316L
Jacket type
Double jackets for water or steam circulation
Agitator type
Anchor agitator with scraper blades
Manhole dimension
420 mm
Surface finish
Inside fine polished / Outside 2B
Insulation material
Mineral wool
Insulation cover material
AISI 304 sheet
Connection type
I.P. connections with washing balls
Foot type
Adjustable sanitary feet