Page Description: Heigu Tianfu (Chongqing) Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd. supplied a 10m³ stainless steel storage tank to a pharmaceutical company in Chongqing. The tank is made of 316L stainless steel, features a mirror-polished finish with a surface roughness of Ra ≤ 0.4μm, is equipped with an automatic CIP cleaning system, and has polyurethane insulation, all in compliance with GMP standards. As a leading manufacturer in Southwest China (based in Chongqing) with a 3,000+㎡ factory, the company is registered as a technology-based enterprise and serves provinces including Sichuan, Guizhou, Yunnan, and Shaanxi. For technical inquiries, please contact: 18758242867 / 19562136132.
10 m³ Stainless Steel Storage Tank Delivered to a Pharmaceutical Company in Chongqing — Case Study: Leading Manufacturer of Stainless Steel Storage Tanks in Southwest China (Chongqing)
I. Project Background
A pharmaceutical company in Chongqing primarily manufactures traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) formulations and chemical active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). To accommodate capacity expansion, the company requires a new 10 m³ stainless steel storage tank for the temporary storage of TCM extracts, oral liquid formulations, and finished API products, as well as for the storage of finished products. The client requires that the equipment comply with GMP standards, be equipped with an automatic CIP (Clean-in-Place) system, and be accompanied by complete material certificates and validation documentation.
II. Equipment Configuration and Technical Specifications
| Parameters | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Capacity per unit | 10 m³ |
| Tank Structure | Upright, supported by legs |
| Material | 316L (inner tank), 304 (jacket/outer shell) |
| Inner Surface Polishing | Mechanical polishing, Ra ≤ 0.4 μm |
| Insulation Layer | 50 mm polyurethane, 304 stainless steel housing |
| Operating Temperature | Room temperature to 80°C |
| Work-related stress | Atmospheric pressure |
| Cleaning Methods | CIP Rotating Spray Ball |
| Instrument Configuration | Magnetic Flip-Plate Level Gauge, PT100 Temperature Sensor, Pressure Gauge, Sterile Breathing Apparatus |
| Manhole | φ450mm quick-opening type, with sight glass |
| Interface | Sanitary Quick-Connect Clamps, DN50–DN100 |
| Control System | PLC Local Display (Can be Integrated with DCS) |
| Verification Documents | Material Certificates, Welding Records, Polishing Reports, Pressure Test Reports, IQ/OQ Documentation |
III. Highlights of Customized Non-Standard Solutions
CIP Cleaning System: A 360° rotating spray ball is installed at the top of each tank, covering all surfaces—including the walls, top, and bottom. After cleaning, a riboflavin coating test and UV light inspection are conducted to verify that there are no blind spots and that the process meets GMP cleaning validation requirements.
Thermal Insulation and Energy-Efficient Design: A 50mm polyurethane insulation layer combined with a 304 stainless steel outer shell effectively reduces heat loss. Eight storage tanks can save approximately 180 metric tons of steam annually, resulting in energy cost savings of about 50,000–60,000 yuan.
Quick-Opening Manhole + Sight Glass: A φ450mm quick-opening manhole allows maintenance personnel to easily enter the tank for inspection and cleaning; a sight glass light is installed at the top to facilitate observation of the liquid level and cleaning progress.
Integrated Instrumentation: Level, temperature, and pressure signals can all be integrated into the customer’s central control system to enable remote monitoring and data logging.
IV. Operational Results
Cleaning time: Manual cleaning—2 hours → Automatic CIP—30 minutes; efficiency improved by 75%
Temperature Control Accuracy: The insulation layer ensures that the temperature drop in the storage tank is less than 3°C over a 24-hour period, meeting the requirements for constant-temperature storage of pharmaceutical solutions.
Shipping costs: Compared to purchasing from coastal regions, this saves approximately 10,000 yuan in shipping costs per unit.
V. Why Choose Heigu Tianfu?
Brick-and-mortar factory: A 3,000+ square meter in-house factory; all equipment is manufactured in-house; we do not engage in OEM production.
Localization Services: Based in Chongqing, we serve Sichuan, Guizhou, Yunnan, Shaanxi, and the entire western region. We offer 24-hour on-site service in the Sichuan-Chongqing area and can reach Yunnan, Guizhou, Sichuan, and Shaanxi within 48 hours.
Highly Skilled: A team with 20 years of industry experience; proven manufacturing processes using pharmaceutical-grade 316L stainless steel; smooth, even welds.
Government Endorsement: Listed as a Chongqing technology-based enterprise, with its R&D capabilities and compliance standards officially recognized.
Overseas Markets: Our equipment is exported to Indonesia and Vietnam, and its quality has been validated by international customers; we have served numerous food and pharmaceutical companies.
VI. Introduction to Heigu Tianfu (Chongqing) Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd.
Heigu Tianfu is a technology-based enterprise that integrates design, manufacturing, and services, and has been listed in Chongqing’s registry of technology-based enterprises. The company’s main business areas are:
Storage Tank Series: Stainless steel storage tanks, mixing tanks, CIP tanks, aseptic storage tanks
Extraction and Concentration Series: Multifunctional extraction tanks, essential oil extractors, extraction and concentration units, low-temperature evaporators
Fermentation Culture Series: Bioreactors, chromatography columns, distillation kettles, distillation columns
Complete Line Project: Complete sets of equipment for pharmaceutical and biofermentation engineering; production lines for fruit wine, fruit vinegar, concentrates, and oral solutions; equipment for cosmetics and other fine chemicals
The company operates its own factory spanning over 3,000 square meters and employs a team with more than 20 years of industry experience, providing end-to-end solutions ranging from process design, custom manufacturing, and equipment production to installation, commissioning, and validation services.
VII. Related Cases
A Technology Company in Sichuan: 4 3.8 m³ liquor fermentation tanks (SC-certified)
A Food Company in Guangzhou: Emulsification Tank + Blending Tank + Complete CIP Line (Energy-Saving 25%)
A Research Institution in Chongqing: 50L Stirring Reactor (New Material Synthesis)
A pharmaceutical company in Chongqing: 58 m³ + 38 m³ condenser (solvent recovery rate: 961 TP3T)
VIII. Contact Us
Technical Support: 18758242867 / 19562136132
Website:hegutf.com
Address: Chongqing
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