500L beer fermentation tank with miller jacket layer and PU insulation layer
Fermenter is also called CCT (Cylindrical Conical Tank), FV (Fermentation Vessel), primary fermentor or unitank as they are used both for fermenting and lagering. Fermenting is the process during which the yeast transforms the wort into beer. Lagerings takes place after fermenting and is the time given to the beer to stabilize and age after fermenting.
Supermax stainless steel fermenters can be individually temperature controlled through glycol jackets and are mostly equipped with accessories such as pressure relief valve, CIP cleaning jet, sanitary sample valve, manhole, etc. The design of fermenter is based on our vast beer knowledge and especially the conical fermenter bottom and the fact that we combine fermentation and maturation in the same vessel is very important.
Application Scenarios
Core Brand Fermentation – Primary ale/lager fermentation with tight ±0.5°C glycol control; ideal for flagships produced year-round
Cold Crashing & Lagering – Jacketed cone + cylinder holds sub-0°C for haze drop-out and extended cold conditioning
Uni-Tank Bright Beer Service – Pressure-rated (1.5–2.0 bar) for in-tank carbonation, clarification, and direct-to-keg/bottle/can transfer
Seasonal / High-Gravity Specialties – Extra headspace allows high OG batches (double IPA, imperial stout) without blow-off loss
Cellar Expansion Projects – Drop-in compatibility with existing racking arms, CIP returns, and glycol manifolds of standard North American / EU brewery layouts
Product Parameters
| Item | Specification |
| Working Capacity | 500L /5BBL |
| Material | SS304 Interior (mirror polish Ra ≤ 0.6 μm), SS304 exterior brushed; SS316L wetted parts optional |
| Insulation | Polyurethane foam, 80 mm (cone + sidewall) |
| Cooling Jacket | Dimple-type — upper sidewall + cone, independent glycol zones, tested @ 3 bar |
| Pressure Rating | Design 2.0 bar (29 psi), test 3.0 bar; PRV included (adjustable) |
| Top Assemblies | Dry-hop port (with blow-off arm), PRV, pressure gauge, CIP arm, sample valve |
| Side / Bottom | 4" side manway OR top manway; 60° conical bottom; rotating racking arm w/ TC fitting |
| Legs | Adjustable feet, reinforced tripod, floor bolt holes |
| CIP | 360° fixed/rotary spray ball, acid/base compatible |
| Certification | CE / PED / ASME available on request |
| Control Compatibility | Pre-wired PT100 thermowell; fits any standard glycol controller or PLC |
Customizations: Shadow-less thermowell, carb stone, extra TC ports, pressure gauges in psi/bar, glycol inlet size to match existing manifold.
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