Ethanol producers have company-mandated maintenance schedules for all their production and storage vessels. When following the best prescribed maintenance processes, downtime related to repair is minimal, and the vessel’s longevity increases. When repair is needed, it is essential to ensure high-quality and efficient repair to get production back online as soon as possible. Josh Schladweiler, … Repair and Alteration of Ethanol Vessels
Apache Stainless has a long-standing reputation for manufacturing distillation columns for various industries, including pharmaceutical, chemical, food, environmental, and biofuels. In the biofuels segment, Apache has produced storage and distillation columns for ethanol and alcohol byproducts, including spirits, personal care products, medical applications, food and flavoring. As a full service custom manufacturer, Apache also provides … Apache Columns Tour (video) and Other Highlights at FEW
An important part of being an ASME certified pressure vessel fabricator is the compliance and quality insurance protocols for every project. Apache Stainless has a dedicated quality assurance department that focuses on full verification, testing and documentation of compliance requirements. Our welders and inspectors are ASME certified and as a company, Apache has been ASME … Quick Reference Guide to Factory Acceptance Tests
Apache Stainless Equipment Corporation, a manufacturer of ASME pressure vessels, was contracted to provide four (4) large columns for a renewable energy company. Apache’s “Large Vessel” fabricators/ welders manufactured four stainless columns that measured up to 167’ in length, 11’ in width, and 112,000 lbs. in dry weight. Government and public opinion will drive growth … VIDEO: Large Tank Team Delivers BIG for Biofuel Industry
1. Specialized Expertise The number one reason for partnering with Apache for your ethanol vessel is our expertise of over 40 years supplying tanks for ethanol and biofuel production. We specialize in heat exchange surfaces, pressure vessels, custom mix tanks, evaporators, and extraction equipment made from stainless and other high alloys. 2. Custom Capacity Apache … 10 Reasons Why Ethanol Producers Choose Apache Stainless as Their Tank Manufacturer
Categorizing levels of sanitary design is helpful to professionals new to compliance-regulated industries requiring custom vessels because it bridges communications regarding standards and design requirements. In hygienic applications, stainless equipment requires a sanitary finish which generally refers to a smooth, scratch-free, non-corrosive finish. The fineness of the finish, which determines its performance, is measured in RA … Comparing Base, Mid, and High-level Sanitary Finishes (Infographic)
When evaluating a custom vessel manufacturing partner for a new project, consider the manufacturing capabilities and experience that support the vessel’s application and sanitary requirements. All custom design stainless vessels for the food, life sciences, pharmaceutical and health industries require sanitary construction. It is the application and automation that drives the level of sanitary componentry. In … Anatomy of a Sanitary Design Vessel
There are several reasons why a vessel may need service, however, two main causes why a vessel may need service are either accident or performance related. In the case of an accident, such as a tool falling into the tank and causing damage; surface scratches and dents can typically be repaired on-site, provided they do … How to Troubleshoot a Pressure Tank
Sanimax, a leading rendering and renewing process company, partnered with Apache Stainless Equipment Corp. to provide stainless steel tanks to support growing production of B100 Biodiesel fuel. The Sanimax facility in DeForest, Wisconsin is dedicated to the processing of 100% renewable Biodiesel fuel. Apache supported their need for increased capacity by supplying one atmospheric stainless … Apache Custom Stainless Tanks Support Growing Biofuel Industry for Sanimax
