Stainless steel chocolate tank for storage and processing

Efficiently control temperature and consistency for chocolate and other viscous products with precision-designed stainless steel tanks, essential for maintaining quality and consistency in both batch and continuous production lines.

Stores and Processes Chocolate with Temperature Control

The Stainless Steel Chocolate Tank from Gpi De Gouwe is designed to meet the rigorous demands of chocolate manufacturers, food processing companies, and cosmetic producers. This highly adaptable tank features a double-jacket design for precise temperature control, crucial in processes like heating, cooling, and tempering. It excels in storing and processing various products, including dark chocolate bars, pralines, juices, and creams, ensuring uniform temperature distribution and product consistency. The tank can be equipped with various agitators such as gate or anchor, optimized for different viscosities. It accommodates batch and continuous operations with integration capabilities for upstream and downstream processes. Made from durable stainless steel, it comes in multiple grades, offering corrosion resistance suitable for food and cosmetic applications. With options for electric heating and customizable sizes ranging from 50 liters to 50 m³, it aligns with hygiene standards, ensuring compliance for food-grade use. Easy maintenance is assured with design features that facilitate cleaning. Equipped with advanced control systems, the tank offers seamless integration within complex production lines, ensuring efficiency and reliability.

Benefits

  • Ensures consistent product quality through precise temperature control.
  • Supports diverse production needs with customizable capacity and design.
  • Increases efficiency with seamless integration into existing production lines.
  • Meets high hygiene standards, reducing contamination risks.
  • Minimizes energy usage with efficient double-jacket heating and cooling systems.

General


Applications
Sauces,Soups,Confectionery,Fats,Lotions,Sweets,Powders,Chocolate,Juices,Creams,Dairy
End products
Facial moisturizers,Protein powders,Chocolate ganache,Cocoa butter,Mushroom cream soup,Ganache fillings,Orange juice,Dark chocolate bars,Yogurt,Hollandaise sauce,Tomato soup,Apple juice,Milk chocolate truffles,Hand lotion,Cheese sauce,Milk powder,Caramel sweets,Pralines,Nougat candies,Chocolate sauce,White chocolate chips
Steps before
Melting,Heating,Mixing,Blending,Homogenizing
Steps after
Cooling,Packing,Storing,Tempering
Input ingredients
chocolate,chocolate products
Output ingredients
processed chocolate,stored chocolate
Market info
GPI De Gouwe is known for manufacturing bespoke stainless steel tanks and processing equipment, specializing in the food, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries, with a reputation for delivering high-quality, custom-engineered solutions.

Technical Specifications


Capacity
50L to 50m³
Material
Stainless Steel
Temperature Control
Double jacket,electric heating,au-bain-marie
Agitator Types
Anchor,Gate,Scraping,Screw
Heating Options
Dimple,Halfpipe
Size Range
50 liters to 50m³
Level Switches
Available
Loadcells
Available
Finishing Level
Ra 0.8
Integration
Pumps,valves,piping
Control Panel
Integrated

Operating Characteristics


Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch / Inline Continuous
Automation level
Manual / PLC / SCADA
CIP/SIP
CIP 121°C / SIP 135°C
Cleaning method
CIP / Manual
Temperature control
Double jacket / Electric / Au-bain-marie
Energy efficiency
0.5–2 kWh/kg moisture
Integrated Control Panel
Yes / Optional

Material Compatibility


Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
Yes
Biological compatibility
Food-grade

Physical Characteristics


Tank Size
50L - 50m³
Material
Stainless Steel 304/316L
Agitator Type
Anchor,Gate,Scraping,Screw
Heating Options
Dimple,Halfpipe,Electric Tracing,Au-bain-marie
Finish Level
Internal Roughness Ra 0.8
Discharge Method
Tiltable
Control Panel Type
Integrated
Cooling Option
Double Jacket,Electric Heating

Custom Options


Control Panel Type
Integrated control panel
Agitator Type
Anchor,Gate,Scraping,Screw agitator
Heating Options
Dimple,Halfpipe,Electric tracing,Au-bain-marie
Material Type
304,316L Stainless Steel
Temperature Control
Double jacket,Electric heating
Tank Size
50L to 50m³
Integration Possibilities
Pumps,Valves,Piping
Additional Features
Loadcells,Level Switches,Tiltable
Finishing Levels
Various Finishing Levels