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Pharmaceutical and Chemical Industrial Equipment on Exapro: Tanks, Boilers and Melting Tanks

Exapro is a premier online marketplace for pre-owned industrial equipment and now we're focusing on a vital part of the Pharmaceutical and Chemical sector - tanks, boilers, and melting tanks. These pieces of equipment are the unsung heroes of your industrial processes, crucial in ensuring high-quality production, whether you're developing life-saving drugs or chemical products. Let's delve deeper into their significance and understand why they're a worthy investment for your enterprise.

Tanks

Tanks are indispensable assets in the pharmaceutical and chemical industries. They offer versatile functionality, from holding raw materials and products to being involved in crucial mixing processes. Here at Exapro, we offer a variety of tanks - from stainless steel units, perfect for rigorous sterilisation standards, to glass-lined vessels for those corrosive, high-temperature processes.

Depending on your specific needs, we can offer tanks featuring heating or cooling jackets, insulation, agitation capabilities, pressurisation, and even vacuum systems. Tanks from renowned manufacturers guarantee sturdy construction, high durability, and reliable performance, ensuring you're never let down during those critical production stages.

Boilers

Boilers are the beating heart of any industrial setup, generating steam used for heating, sanitation, and even power production. In the pharmaceutical and chemical industries, where precise temperature control is paramount, boilers play an indispensable role.

At Exapro, we offer a comprehensive range of used boilers, promising high efficiency, lower operating costs, and excellent performance. Our stock includes fire-tube, water-tube, and electric boilers from reputable manufacturers, each rigorously inspected to ensure they meet stringent safety and quality standards.

Melting Tanks

Whether it's for creating pharmaceutical ointments, creams, or processing chemical compounds, melting tanks are a necessity. These specialised tanks provide controlled heat to safely melt solids into liquids, ensuring the creation of uniform, high-quality products.

Our melting tanks at Exapro range from compact models for smaller-scale operations to large, industrial-sized units capable of handling significant volumes. With features such as integrated stirring systems for even heat distribution and anti-burn mechanisms for safe operation, our melting tanks guarantee both efficiency and quality.

Why Exapro?

At Exapro, we understand that investing in industrial machinery is a significant decision. It's about balancing budget constraints while maintaining the quality and efficiency that your operations demand. That's why we specialise in providing high-quality, pre-owned tanks, boilers, and melting tanks at competitive prices.

Ranging from €6,000 to €15,000, you'll find a variety of tanks that have been rigorously vetted for quality and performance. Whether you need a robust stainless steel tank for your pharmaceutical processes or a glass-lined vessel for high-temperature chemical reactions, you'll find an array of options within this price bracket. With different sizes and configurations available, our selection caters to a broad range of needs, ensuring you achieve maximum value for your investment.

Whether you're in the market for a general-purpose tank, a high-performance boiler, or a specialised melting tank, Exapro is your trusted source for quality used industrial machinery. With our rigorous inspection and quality assurance processes, you can purchase with confidence, knowing that your equipment will stand up to the demanding environments of the pharmaceutical and chemical industries.

Main machine parameters of Tanks, Melting Tanks, and Boilers 

There are several key parameters for tanks, boilers, and melting tanks that one must consider during selection and operation to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in your pharmaceutical or chemical processes. Here's an overview of the primary ones:

Tanks

Capacity: The volume a tank can hold is crucial, as it determines the scale of operations it can accommodate.

Material of Construction: This can influence a tank's resistance to corrosion, its suitability for the process conditions, and the ease of cleaning and maintenance.

Temperature and Pressure Ratings: These indicate the maximum operational conditions the tank can safely handle.

Agitation Speed: If fitted with an agitator, its speed can affect the rate of mixing or dispersion.

Jacket Type: The type of jacket (dimple, half pipe, full coverage) will determine the tank's heating or cooling efficiency.

Boilers

Fuel Type: The type of fuel used (oil, gas, biomass, electric) can influence boiler efficiency and operating costs.

Output Capacity: This is typically measured in kilowatts or BTUs and indicates the maximum heat or steam the boiler can produce.

Pressure Rating: The maximum pressure that the boiler is designed to operate at safely.

Efficiency: The ratio of the useful output (steam) to the energy input, often expressed as a percentage.

Design Type: Fire-tube, water-tube, and electric boilers each have different operational characteristics.

Melting Tanks

Capacity: Similar to tanks, the volume a melting tank can hold will dictate its suitability for your scale of operation.

Temperature Range: The operational range of the tank’s heating system. This should align with the melting point of the materials you're processing.

Agitation Speed and Type: If the melting tank is equipped with an agitator, its speed and type can influence the rate and evenness of melting.

Heating Method: Indirect heat (via a jacket or coils) or direct heat (via an immersed heating element) will influence heating efficiency and product quality.

Material of Construction: Stainless steel is commonly used for its excellent heat transfer and corrosion resistance, but the best choice will depend on the product being processed.

These parameters should be carefully considered based on the specific requirements of your operation to ensure you select the most suitable equipment for your needs.

Manufacturers of Tanks / Boilers / Melting tanks

There are numerous reputable manufacturers who specialise in tanks, boilers, and melting tanks. Their expertise, innovative designs, and stringent quality standards make them leaders in the industry. Here are a few examples:

Tanks

Paul Mueller Company: A US-based manufacturer known for its high-quality stainless steel tanks. They cater to various industries including pharmaceutical and chemical sectors.

Apache Stainless Equipment Corporation: This company is renowned for their range of custom stainless-steel tanks, serving a variety of industries.

DCI, Inc.: They specialise in manufacturing stainless steel storage and processing tanks, and are well-regarded for their quality and service.

Boilers

Babcock & Wilcox (B&W): A long-established company, known for their water-tube boilers and high-capacity boiler systems.

Cleaver-Brooks: This company offers a broad range of energy-efficient boilers, including fire-tube, water-tube, and electric variants.

Hurst Boiler & Welding Company, Inc.: Known for their rugged and efficient boilers, Hurst offers a variety of boiler types, including biomass and hybrid fuel-fired steam and hot water boilers.

Melting Tanks

Savage Bros. Co.: They manufacture high-quality melting tanks suitable for small to mid-sized operations.

Ginhong: A Chinese company known for its variety of process equipment, including melting tanks, for the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and chemical industries.

Santa Rosa Stainless Steel: This company offers custom-made stainless steel melting tanks, known for their durability and high-performance.

Please note that while these are all well-established manufacturers, the choice of the best manufacturer will depend on the specific requirements of your operations, including the type of process, scale, budget, and geographical location.

Area of use

Tanks, boilers, and melting tanks have extensive applications across a myriad of industries due to their versatile nature and ability to facilitate numerous processes. Here are some of the primary areas of use for these machines:

Tanks

Pharmaceutical Industry: Tanks are used in various stages of drug production including compounding, fermentation, and storage of raw materials and finished products.

Chemical Industry: They are used for mixing and storing various chemical products, as well as facilitating chemical reactions under controlled conditions.

Food and Beverage Industry: Tanks are used in everything from fermentation in brewing, to mixing and storing various food products.

Cosmetics Industry: Here, tanks are used to mix, blend, and store a wide range of products like creams, lotions, and oils.

Boilers

Pharmaceutical Industry: Boilers provide the high-quality steam required for sterilisation of equipment and raw materials, and for certain manufacturing processes.

Chemical Industry: Steam generated by boilers is used for heating and carrying out chemical reactions at high temperatures.

Power Plants: Boilers are integral to power generation, where they are used to produce steam that drives turbines.

Food Industry: Boilers are used for cooking, cleaning, and sanitation.

Melting Tanks

Pharmaceutical Industry: Melting tanks are used to manufacture products that require the melting of solid raw materials, such as certain types of ointments and balms.

Chemical Industry: These tanks can facilitate the production of various chemical products that start as solids and need to be melted down.

Food Industry: Melting tanks are extensively used for the production of products like chocolate and cheese, where solid raw materials need to be melted into a liquid form.

Cosmetics Industry: These are used in the production of a variety of cosmetics like lipsticks and balms, which require the melting and blending of solid ingredients.

Candle and Soap Making: In these industries, melting tanks are used to melt wax and soap base respectively.

The above list is by no means exhaustive, and the actual use of these machines can extend to many other industries based on specific needs.