When your company lands an order with a national big box retailer, you might need to ramp up production faster than you can realistically manage without making additions to your line. Problem is, adding new pumps, tanks, heat exchangers or filling machines doesn’t just require money – it requires time. And time is something you […]
Peanut butter. Jellies and jams. Salsa. Latex paints. These are thick, highly viscous products that can put your equipment under heavy load. If your company relies on positive displacement pumps to push high-viscosity products like these from one storage tank to another, you can’t afford to take unnecessary chances with flimsy equipment that isn’t up […]
When it comes to replacing a centrifugal pump, or adding an additional one to your existing production line, you don’t just want the cheapest possible product. You want a sanitary centrifugal pump that you can trust that maintains the high standards of your facility. After all, if your pump stops working, your product stops moving. […]
What is reconditioning? If you have asked this question before, you have probably gotten different answers. Here at Zwirner Equipment, we provide an extensive and diligent reconditioning process. Our reconditioning process goes beyond a new coat of paint. We also have tailored our process based on the type of equipment we are reconditioning. In this […]
HTST, or high temperature short time pasteurization, has become one of the most common methods of pasteurization today. It is more frequently known as flash pasteurization, or the “continuous method”. Pasteurization destroys pathogenic organisms such as bacteria, viruses, protozoa, molds and yeasts in milk products to reduce bacterial content and deliver a safe product to […]
Great customer service is what Zwirner Equipment strives for each and every day. Now we know that no company is perfect, but we certainly try very hard to be. “Well done is better than well said.” – Benjamin Franklin We aim to treat every customer with the utmost importance and respect, no matter how much […]
One of the most common questions we get at Zwirner Equipment is “which stainless steel tank do I need?” In Part 1 and Part 2 of this three part series, we discussed how to choose the right stainless steel tank for your application based on shape and space and heating and cooling. In this post, […]
One of the most common questions we get at Zwirner Equipment is “which tank do I need?” In Part 1 of this series, we discussed the importance of shape and space when choosing the right tank for your application. Shape and space are just the beginning to choosing the right stainless steel tank. In this […]
One of the most common questions we get at Zwirner Equipment is “which tank do I need?” To help answer this question for our customers, we decided to start a 3-part blog series where we will break down the different questions that need answered to determine which tank is the right tank for your application. […]
Storage Tank Corrosion Prevention In our last blog post we discussed three benefits of epoxy coating, if you haven’t read it already make sure to check it out! Now we are going to discuss three more benefits of epoxy coating, specifically focused around corrosion resistance. Epoxies are a top choice for many industrial coating applications. […]
Epoxy Coating: What is It? Epoxy coating is a thick, protective material used to preserve carbon steel tanks from any exterior damage. Epoxy is created by polymerizing a mixture of two compounds, resin and hardener. Once the resin is mixed with a hardening catalyst, the curing process begins. Epoxy coating is not only durable, but […]
Whether you’re investing in new equipment or buying used stainless steel processing equipment, equipment transportation is critical to receiving your equipment in the best possible condition. Here at Zwirner Equipment Company, we want to help you understand that there is a correct way to load, secure and transport stainless steel tanks and processing vats, and […]
When most people think of processing vats and tanks they typically think of beer, and cheese and other dairy products. But did you know that there are numerous industries that use these same vats and stainless steel tanks in the processing and manufacturing of their products. The graphic below shows some of the everyday items […]
There is a dream that many have shared: to be able to make their own beer and learn the art of producing their own special brew. This is something that can be done on a small scale in your home for under $100. But what if you create a brew that you think can go […]
How many different products can you name that are made from milk? Quite a few, right? But none of those dairy products would be as widely available as they are without industrial dairy equipment. Dairy plants use various pieces of equipment to process raw milk into various products including cream, butter, cheese, yogurt, ice cream […]
The larger a storage tank you may need, the more likely it will be a vertical tank. Vertical storage tanks have a large number of advantages, from design to the cost of production and beyond. Horizontal tanks have their place as well, but they have different uses. Horizontal tanks generally have more associated costs and materials […]
Simply put, milk is a combination of proteins, fats, and water. When unhomogenized milk sits for any length of time, the fat will float to the top, creating a layer of cream. Homogenized milk has been mechanically treated to break up the fat globules so that they are smaller and more uniform in size. These […]
There are a lot of industries that use stainless steel tanks: the dairy, food processing, beverage, brewing, and micro brewing industries to name a few. They can be used to store such diverse substances as chemicals, food, water, and even gases. One of the major uses for stainless steel tanks is for storing and processing milk […]
Storage tanks, dairy equipment and other industrial equipment can be expensive. There are a lot of questions to ask yourself before you buy, including: “Do I buy new or used?” and “Has the used equipment I’m considering been reconditioned?” Each option has its merits, but today we’re going to give you a few pointers on what […]
Stainless steel tanks are used all over the world and by all sorts of people. The humble tank, though simple in design, is complex in its purposes. The main use of stainless steel tanks is for processing and fermentation of many different products we use everyday. This seemingly insignificant piece of equipment is relied on […]
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