- Typical capacity
- For this class of equipment, capacities commonly range from 500 litres to several thousand litres. This unit is stated as 1000L.
- Construction material
- Typically 304 or 316 grade stainless steel, ensuring hygiene and corrosion resistance for food contact.
- Discharge type
- Commonly features a bottom discharge, often with a valve, for efficient product emptying. This unit has a side bottom discharge.
- Agitation
- Many holding tanks of this type are equipped with agitators to maintain product homogeneity or prevent settling, though not specified for this unit.
- Temperature control
- Often includes a jacket for heating or cooling, allowing products to be held at a desired temperature. This is a common feature for Giusti tanks.
- Access and inspection
- Typically includes a manway or inspection port, often with a window as described for this unit, for cleaning and visual monitoring.
- Power supply
- If equipped with agitation or heating, power requirements commonly range from 400V 3-phase for motors and heating elements, or 230V for controls.