Why Choose OMSS Tank Components?
- More than 15 years of tank component production experience, with products exported to 20+ countries.
- Both structural and connection parts can be customised, providing you with a one-stop solution.
- Supports 3A, DIN, SMS, and other specifications to ensure a seamless match with your device.
- We provide fast response and accurate delivery, whether standard or non-standard size.
- Certified materials and traceable systems, make your acceptance and auditing easier.
OMSS- Your Professional Tank Components Manufacturer
In terms of storage tank projects in food, pharmaceuticals, and high-cleanliness applications, component compatibility and hygiene standards can affect equipment acceptance and subsequent use. At OMSS, we specialise in producing sanitary-grade tank components and offer customised production for critical parts of tank systems, including ferrules, clamps, and valves.
Our available materials include SUS304/304L/316L, which can accommodate your specific project needs. Our products can support high polish standards and food-grade sealing system compatibility for safe and clean environment use. Are you looking for a professional tank component manufacturer? Please feel free to contact us for your tank system needs.
Types of Tank Components OMSS Customised
Precision-made sanitary short pipe, easily connect pipes and valves, ensure no dead corners, and easy cleaning.
Weldable mounted tank interface, compatible with a variety of pipe diameters, ensuring efficient fluid entry and exit.
Sanitary bottom valve, corrosion-resistant, reliable sealing, realises rapid discharge and precise control of the tank.
Precision flange connection, easy installation, meets the clean standards of the food, dairy, and pharmaceutical industries.
Safety manhole design, easy for internal maintenance and cleaning, in line with hygiene-level industry specifications.
Multifunctional sanitary clamps and adapters enable flexible connection of pipelines and quick installation.
Durable pressure-resistant sight glass parts enable you to monitor the real-time status of the internal process in the tank safely and intuitively.
Efficient cleaning ball, easily realise the CIP online cleaning of the tank, ensure hygiene and efficiency for you.
Advanced Machining & Finishing Capability
Through our machining centres and 20 CNC lathes, OMSS can guarantee accurate dimensions for your tank parts. Moreover, through accurate drilling, tapping, and welding techniques, we can ensure smooth docking for you. Additionally, we also employ polishing and ultrasonic cleaning techniques to ensure improved surface cleanliness for parts in accordance with food and pharmaceutical hygiene standards.
Engineered for Connection Standards
Sanitary tank components provided by OMSS cover a number of connection specifications, such as SMS, DIN, ISO, IDF, RJT, AS, BPE, etc., and are approved by international certifications like ISO, CE, and 3A. Helps you quickly match interface requirements in different markets and industry specifications. Whether your project is exported to European and American countries or is used in food, dairy, and pharmaceutical processing systems, you can select the OMSS tank components.
Strict Quality Control for Worry-Free Installation
OMSS has developed a strict quality management process that can be traced back from the entry of the raw materials into the factory to the exit of the products after completion. The products are dimensionally tested to match the exact requirements of your drawings, and at the same time, the products are also tested for roughness to meet the requirements of the hygienic level to avoid the retention of contaminants.
Applications of Sanitary Tank Components
Our sanitary components are designed for food and dairy storage tanks, ensuring that the interfaces all meet high cleanliness standards, making your process hygienic and safe.
OMSS sanitary tank components are suitable for beer, fermentation, and beverage storage tanks, delivering excellent liquid sealing performance and enhancing fermentation efficiency for you.
Pharmaceutical and bioreactor systems are extremely hygienic. Our accessories ensure a smooth, non-retention surface that meets GMP/3A standards. You can install and remove quickly, easy to clean.
For sanitary grade chemical storage tanks, excellent corrosion resistance and sealing performance. You can safely store all kinds of chemical media and keep them clean.
OMSS tank components are used for efficient cleaning and water circulation in water treatment and CIP systems.
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Customer Reviews
OMSS has become one of our trusted stainless steel component suppliers. We appreciate their fast communication, clear order updates, and careful packaging. Even for customized parts with different specifications, they maintain good consistency between samples and mass production.
SarahWe ordered stainless steel tank accessories and pipe fittings from OMSS for industrial fluid handling applications. The products arrived on time with proper protection, and the installation process was smooth. Their team was responsive whenever we needed technical information before and after delivery.
ThomasWe purchased sanitary tri clamp fittings and stainless steel ferrules from OMSS for our beverage processing system. The dimensions were accurate, the polishing was clean, and the fittings connected smoothly with our existing pipes without additional adjustment. The consistent quality helped us improve installation efficiency.
Emily
Standard components of biopharmaceutical storage tanks mainly include sanitary interfaces for material entry and exit (such as clamp joints), cleaning systems (such as fixed cleaning balls or rotating spray balls), manholes/hand holes, sight glasses/lights for observation, and instrument interfaces (temperature, pressure, and liquid level sensor interfaces). All components should be designed in accordance with aseptic design standards.
Sanitary fittings are mostly made of 316L stainless steel. The inner wall has been mechanically polished or electropolished (Ra≤0.8μm). There are no dead spots, and it is easy to disassemble and clean. It meets hygiene standards such as ASME-BPE.
Industrial-grade fittings may have gaps and rough surfaces, which can easily hide bacteria. They are mainly used in ordinary industrial applications where no hygiene is required.
The ASME-BPE standard is the core basis for biopharmaceutical device design. It mandates that tank components: utilise certified 316L stainless steel materials; achieve defined mechanical or electropolished surface roughness (typically Ra < 0.5-0.8μm) on all product-contact surfaces; prioritise self-draining, zero-dead-space connections for interfaces; and have stringent requirements for welding techniques and slopes. All these requirements assure superior cleanability and sterility in the device.
It is to prevent the tank and pipeline system from causing equipment damage due to stress caused by thermal expansion and contraction, foundation settlement or vibration. If a hard connection is used, these displacement stresses can be concentrated at the interface and may cause tearing of the tank wall weld or rupture of the pipe. Therefore, the specifications require that the tank inlet and outlet pipes should use flexible connections (such as metal hoses or expansion joints) to compensate for displacement and protect the safety of the entire system.
Yes, but it has to go through rigorous structural verification.
When converting an atmospheric pressure tank into a tank with slight internal pressure, the new calculations for the pressure resistance of the walls, the top, and the bottom of the tank must be performed to meet the new pressure requirements. The most important part of the conversion, though, is the verification of wind stability and overturn resistance because of the buoyancy force that the pressure inside the tanks can exert, causing the empty tanks to overturn in the process.
For the food/pharmaceutical industry, EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) is the ideal choice for hot water, steam, and alkaline liquid applications.
Fluoroelastomer (FKM/FPM) is excellent for highly corrosive chemicals or oil-based media because of its superior chemical resistance.
Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) offers an extremely low coefficient of friction and anti-adhesive properties, good for highly corrosive environments. But its limited elasticity requires careful consideration of seal compensation.
Finally, all these materials must meet FDA/USP Class VI requirements.
Role of Tank Components in Hygienic Processing Systems
In food, beverage, dairy, and other production lines, storage tanks are not devices that work alone. The tank is usually connected with pipes, pumps, heat exchangers, filtration equipment, and automatic control systems to form a complete production process. Tank components are the various valves, connections, and functional accessories installed on a tank that determine how the tank is fed, discharged, cleaned, and maintained.
These components may appear small, but they largely affect the operation of the entire system. For example, valves control the flow of liquid and opening; pipe fittings and connectors ensure the seal and connection between the tank and the pipeline; and accessories such as sight glasses and manholes allow operators to observe and maintain the equipment. If the design is not appropriate, residue, cleaning difficulties, or leakage problems may occur.
Categories of Stainless Steel Tank Components
Sanitary Tank Valves
Valves control the direction of flow, flow rate, and switching status of liquid or gas in the tank system. Common tank valves include:
- Tank Bottom Valve
Installed at the bottom of the tank for discharging or emptying. Sanitary tank bottom valves are usually made into a structure without dead corners, so that the liquid can be completely discharged and no residue is easy to remain in the tank.
- Diaphragm Valve
The valve body and the medium are isolated by a diaphragm, which has a good sealing performance. It is used more in pharmaceutical and bioengineering systems.
- Butterfly Valve
For switch control between pipes and tanks. Simple structure and fast switching speed.
- Sampling Valve
Used to take samples from tanks or pipelines to facilitate the detection of product quality.
- Pressure / Vacuum Valve
Used to protect storage tanks. When the pressure in the tank is too high or negative pressure is generated, the valve will automatically release the pressure.
These valves can be operated manually, or pneumatic or electric actuators can be installed to connect with the PLC control system to achieve automated control.
Sanitary Fittings and Connections
Clamp connections (Tri Clamp) are often used between tanks and pipes, making installation and removal easy. Includes:
- Tri Clamp Ferrule
- Clamp and Gasket
- Union Fittings
- DIN / SMS / ISO / RJT Standard Connectors
- Flanged Connections
These connections typically use EPDM, PTFE, or silicone seal pads to ensure sealing performance.
Tank Access and Maintenance Components
Tanks are inspected, cleaned, and maintained during operation, so some auxiliary components are installed on the tank body.
- Manway: Mounted on the side or top of the tank for access to the tank for maintenance or cleaning.
- Sight Glass: Transparent viewing window, operators can see the liquid status in the tank, such as level, colour, or flow.
- Inspection Hatch: Used to quickly inspect the interior of the device.
- Spray Ball: An important component in the CIP cleaning system. The cleaning fluid is sprayed out through the spray ball and covers the inner wall of the tank.
- Rotary Spray Head: Has a wider cleaning range than regular spray balls and is good for large storage tanks.
Instrumentation and Auxiliary Components
In addition to valves and connections, tanks require some measuring and control interfaces. Common instrument interfaces include:
Level Gauge Connection: Used to install a level gauge to monitor the height of the liquid in the tank.
Temperature Port: Used to install temperature sensors.
Pressure Port: Used to detect pressure changes in the tank.
Thermowell: Protects the temperature probe while making it easy to replace the sensor.
These interfaces can be connected to automatic control systems to monitor production status in real time. Many modern factories transfer this data to PLC or SCADA systems for automated management.
Material Selection and Surface Finish
In sanitary grade tank systems, material selection and surface treatment are critical. Different materials affect the corrosion resistance, service life and cleaning difficulty of the equipment
Stainless Steel Grades for Hygienic Tanks
Most tank components are made of stainless steel, with 304 and 316L being common materials.
304 Stainless Steel
- Lower cost
- Suitable for general food processing
- Good corrosion resistance to ordinary environment
316L Stainless Steel
- Contains about 2–3% molybdenum
- Stronger resistance to chloride corrosion
- Common in pharmaceutical, bioengineering and hypersaline environments
316L typically has a carbon content of less than 0.03% and is not prone to intergranular corrosion after welding, making it very common to use in sanitary equipment.
Surface Finish and Roughness Standards
The smoother the surface of the tank assembly, the less likely it is to harbour liquids or bacteria. Therefore, sanitary equipment has clear requirements on surface roughness.
- Ra ≤ 0.8 μm: for the food and beverage industry
- Ra ≤ 0,6 μm or less: pharmaceutical and biotechnology equipment
To meet these standards, manufacturers typically perform the following treatments:
- Mechanical Polishing: Removes machining marks for a smoother surface.
- Mirror Polishing: Further improves the finish.
- Electropolishing: Treating surfaces electrochemically to make metals smoother.
- Passivation: Forms a protective layer on the surface of stainless steel to improve corrosion resistance.
How to Select the Right Tank Components for Your Project
1. Identify Your Product
First, confirm what the medium is in your tank. If it is milk, beverage, or ordinary food liquid, conventional hygiene grade components will usually be fine. If the medium is highly corrosive or used in pharmaceutical production, you’d better choose 316L stainless steel tank components.
2. Check Process Temperature and Pressure
You need to understand the temperature and pressure range of the process. If fermentation, heating or steam sterilisation is involved, it is necessary to confirm the valve pressure level and whether the sealing pad can withstand the SIP temperature.
3. Confirm the Connection Standard
Before installation, confirm the connection standard used by the system, for example, DIN, SMS, and ISO. Harmonising connection standards can avoid installation problems.
4. Consider Cleaning Requirements
If your production line frequently performs CIP cleaning, it is recommended that you choose components with simple structures that are easy to empty, such as dead-angle-free valves and smooth inner-wall sanitary fittings.
5. Decide If You Need Automation
If your system requires a PLC or automatic control system to be connected, you can choose a pneumatic valve or a component with an actuator. If it is a small production line, manual valves are usually fine.
