Ritai 800L Holding Vessel

Applications & Use Cases

• Used for temporary storage of liquid or semi-liquid food products prior to further processing or packaging.
• Suitable for buffering product flow between different stages of a processing line.
• Often employed in dairies, breweries, beverage production, and general food manufacturing.
• Can be used for mixing, blending, or temperature control of ingredients.

Typical Specifications

Typical capacity

For this class of equipment, capacities commonly range from 500L to several thousand litres; this unit is specified at 800L.

Material of construction

Typically 304 or 316 grade stainless steel for product contact parts, ensuring hygiene and corrosion resistance.

Jacket type

Commonly features a dimple or full jacket for heating or cooling, using steam, hot water, or chilled water.

Discharge

Units of this type often have a central bottom discharge, facilitating complete emptying and cleaning.

Agitation

Many holding vessels are equipped with agitators or mixers, though this is not specified for this particular unit.

Power supply

If fitted with an agitator or jacket heating system, it would typically require a 3-phase electrical supply (e.g., 400V, 50Hz in the UK).

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the primary function of a holding vessel?

  A holding vessel's primary function is to temporarily store liquid or semi-liquid products, often to maintain a steady supply for subsequent processing steps or to allow for temperature equalisation.

• What does 'jacketed vessel' mean?

• Is this unit suitable for high-viscosity products?

• What maintenance is typically required for a holding tank?

• Can this vessel be used for mixing?