INDUSTRIES WE SERVE: DAIRY

BUILT FOR DAIRY SANITATION & REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

EIC Tanks engineers equipment to align with 3-A Sanitary Standards, FDA, USDA, and PMO requirements commonly enforced in dairy processing environments. Sanitary design is incorporated at every stage — from material selection through fabrication and finishing — to support audits, inspections, and long-term compliance.

Our dairy vessels are designed with:

 • Full drainability and hygienic geometry

 • Smooth internal finishes appropriate for dairy contact surfaces

 • Sanitary connections and CIP compatibility

 • Designs optimized for frequent washdown and chemical exposure

DAIRY PRODUCTS WE SUPPORT

Our custom stainless steel dairy tanks are engineered to support a wide range of dairy products, including:

 • Raw milk

 • Pasteurized milk

 • Cream and half-and-half

 • Yogurt and cultured dairy products

 • Cheese milk and curd handling

 • Whey and whey concentrates

 • Ice cream mix and frozen dairy bases

 • Butter and dairy fats

 • Sour cream and cottage cheese

 • Dairy-based beverages

 • Protein-fortified and specialty dairy products

Each application is evaluated during engineering to ensure proper sanitation, agitation, temperature control, and material selection based on the specific product characteristics.

DAIRY STORAGE TANKS

EIC Tanks manufactures custom vertical and horizontal dairy storage tanks designed to protect product quality while maximizing usable storage capacity and operational efficiency.

TYPICAL FEATURES

Sanitary Construction

• 304 stainless steel product contact surfaces with dairy-grade internal finishes

• Optional 316L stainless steel for enhanced corrosion resistance

• Designed to meet 3-A, FDA, USDA, and PMO requirements

Tank Configuration

• Flat-sloped, cone, or dished bottom designs

• Vertical tanks to maximize storage capacity with minimal floor space

• Large-capacity vessels engineered for field installation when required

Structural & Installation

• Heavy-duty structural bases for pad mounting

• Optional seismic design with PE-stamped drawings

• Stainless steel exterior sheathing with optional upgraded finishes

Sanitary Features & Instrumentation

• Fully drainable sanitary inlet and outlet connections (Tri-Clamp standard)

• Insulated manways with product sampling provisions

• Integrated CIP spray devices designed for silo and tank cleaning

• Instrumentation provisions for thermometers, RTDs, and level measurement systems

AGITATION & TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Dairy storage and process tanks can be equipped with custom agitation and heat transfer systems engineered for gentle, uniform product handling.

Agitation Options

 • Horizontally mounted, fully CIP-able agitators

 • Vertical agitation for large-capacity storage tanks

 • USDA- and 3-A-accepted agitator designs

 • Gentle mixing to maintain product integrity and uniformity

Temperature Control

 • Laser-welded heat transfer panels for consistent temperature control

 • Jacket designs for chilled storage or elevated-temperature processes

 • Systems engineered for typical dairy holding and processing temperatures

 • Optional refrigeration controls and temperature monitoring

DAIRY PROCESSING & PROCESSOR VESSELS

EIC Tanks designs and manufactures custom dairy processing vessels ranging from pilot-scale systems to full production units.

Processor Configurations

• Insulated process vessels

• Cone bottom, dish top/bottom, and sloped bottom designs

• Open-top and flat-top configurations with hinged sanitary covers

• Vessels engineered for integration into existing dairy processing lines

Agitation Configurations

• Bottom sweep

• Full sweep

• Scraper

• Turbine

• Dual-motion

• High-shear (where process-appropriate)

HEAT TRANSFER OPTIONS

 • Channel wall jackets

 • Dimple jackets

 • Dish and half-pipe jackets for higher-temperature applications

Each processor vessel is engineered to support efficient heat transfer, sanitary operation, and long-term reliability.

Additional Options & Accessories

 • 316L stainless steel product contact surfaces

 • External overflow and CIP piping configurations

 • Electric heat tracing with insulation and control panels

 • Stainless steel ladders, platforms, catwalks, and safety railings

 • Custom instrumentation and controls integration