7BBL Side Manhole Fermenter

Stainless Steel Conical Fermenters

7BBL Side Manhole Fermenter

7BBL Side Manhole Fermenter
7BBL Side Manhole Fermenter
7BBL Side Manhole Fermenter
7BBL Side Manhole Fermenter
7BBL Side Manhole Fermenter
7BBL Side Manhole Fermenter
7BBL Side Manhole Fermenter
7BBL Side Manhole Fermenter
7BBL Side Manhole Fermenter
7BBL Side Manhole Fermenter
7BBL Side Manhole Fermenter
7BBL Side Manhole Fermenter
7BBL Side Manhole Fermenter
7BBL Side Manhole Fermenter
7BBL Side Manhole Fermenter
7BBL Side Manhole Fermenter
ZR-FV-7BBL

7BBL Side Manhole Fermenter

7BBL Capacity Side Manhole Access Glycol Jacketed Conical

Product Description:

The 7BBL side manhole fermenter is a commercial-grade conical beer fermentation tank manufactured by ZR BREW from SUS304 or SUS316 stainless steel, designed for primary and secondary fermentation in craft breweries, microbreweries, and brewpubs. The side-mounted manhole door provides practical access for interior inspection, manual cleaning, and yeast management without requiring top-entry scaffolding or additional headroom clearance — a key operational advantage for facilities with ceiling height constraints or high-frequency batch cycling. Built with 100% TIG welding, full glycol water cooling, and a 60° conical bottom for efficient yeast excretion, this fermenter is suitable for B2B buyers setting up or expanding a 7-barrel production line.

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Product Paramenters

Interior Jacket
Material SUS304 SUS304
Working pressure (Mpa) 0.2 (30psi) 0.2(30psi)
Design pressure (Mpa) 0.3 (45psi) 0.4 (60psi)
Effective volume 7BBL
Total volume 8.75BBL
Tank Size (mm) Ø1060*2560
Cooling meth Glycol water cooling
Insulation material Polyurethane
Insulation thickness(mm) 80
Inter tank thickness (mm) 3.0
Outer tank thickness(mm) 2.0
Cone angle 60°
Note:1Barrel (BBL) =117 Liter   1Hl=100 Liter  1Gallon=3.7854 Liter  145psi=1MPa

 

Sepcification selection Total volume(L) Cooling ares(m2) Diameter(mm) Height
ZR-FV-100 125 0.86 650 1500
ZR-FV-200 250 1.3 850 1600
ZR-FV-300 375 1.9 860 2000
ZR-FV-400 500 2.1 960 2000
ZR-FV-500 625 2.2 960 2200
ZR-FV-1000 1250 3.4 1260 2600
ZR-FV-1500 1875 4.5 1460 2850
ZR-FV-2000 2500 5.4 1600 3100
ZR-FV-2500 3125 6 1800 3400
ZR-FV-3000 3750 6.7 1800 3600
ZR-FV-4000 5000 7.6 1900 4000
ZR-FV-5000 6250 8.5 2200 3800

 

 

 

Advantage of Configuration

Side Manhole Design For Practical Facility Access
The pressure-rated side manhole door provides direct interior access at working height, eliminating the need for top-entry platforms or additional headroom. This makes interior inspection, manual yeast harvesting, and routine maintenance significantly faster and safer in facilities with ceiling height limitations — a practical advantage for brewpubs, converted production spaces, and compact microbrewery layouts.

60° Conical Bottom For Efficient Yeast Excretion
The 60° cone angle is engineered for clean and complete yeast sedimentation and collection. Combined with the horizontal rotating racking arm and conical port butterfly valve, the tank supports efficient yeast cropping, clear beer separation, and reduced trub carry-over into subsequent batches.

Full-Coverage Glycol Jacket With Dimpled Plate Construction
The dimpled plate glycol jacket covers both the cone section and the sidewall, delivering uniform temperature control across the full fermentation volume. This design supports precise temperature management during active fermentation, cold crashing, and conditioning — essential for consistent batch quality in commercial production.

Dead-Corner-Free Sanitary Interior With 360° CIP Coverage
The interior is fully polished to Ra 0.2–0.4 μm with no dead corners on either the cone or the dome. The TC-connected CIP spray arm provides 360° spray ball coverage for thorough in-place cleaning without disassembly, reducing cleaning time and supporting sanitation compliance across high-frequency batch cycling.

Dry Hopping Port For In-Tank Hop Addition
The integrated 6–8° TC dry hopping port with solid end cap allows direct dry hop addition under pressure without tank depressurization. This enables commercial breweries and craft beer producers to execute dry hopping protocols efficiently, with no oxygen exposure risk and no disruption to the fermentation environment.

SUS304/316 Full-Weld Construction With Documented Quality Inspection
Each tank is manufactured from certified SUS304 stainless steel (SUS316 available on request). Quality checks include raw material inspection, TIG weld inspection, jacket pressure testing by water and gas (3 bar/45 psi for 1 hour; 3.5 bar/52 psi for 48 hours), tank leak testing by water and gas (4 bar/60 psi for 1 hour; 5 bar/73.5 psi for 48 hours), and a final production record review before delivery. All inspection data is documented and recorded for buyer reference.

7BBL Side Manhole Fermenter

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the 7BBL side manhole fermenter designed for, and who is it suitable for?

    The 7BBL side manhole fermenter is designed for primary and secondary beer fermentation in commercial brewery production lines. The 7-barrel capacity (approximately 819 litres effective volume) is well-suited for craft breweries, microbreweries, and brewpubs operating in the 5–10 barrel batch range. The side manhole configuration is particularly practical for facilities with low ceiling clearance or layouts where top-access platforms are not feasible. The tank integrates directly with upstream brewhouse systems and downstream bright tanks or packaging lines.

  • Can the configuration of this commercial beer fermenter be customized?

    Yes. ZR BREW supports full configuration customization. Buyers can specify interior material (SUS304 or SUS316), exterior finish (brushed 2B, Oil brushed, or 8K Mirror), manhole position (side or top), leg height and type, additional fittings such as a carbonation stone or liquid level display, and optional control system integration. Custom volumes across the ZR-FV series (from 100L to 6250L total volume) are also available. 2D and 3D facility layout drawings can be provided to support pre-order planning.

  • How is fermentation temperature controlled in this stainless steel conical fermenter?

    Temperature is managed through the glycol water cooling system connected to the tank’s dimpled plate jacket, which covers both the cone and the sidewall. A thermowell is installed on the tank body to accommodate a PT100 temperature sensor, which links to a digital PLC or PID controller. The controller monitors and adjusts glycol flow to maintain the target fermentation or cold-crash temperature. Temperature display can be integrated on the tank body or on a remote-mounted control panel, depending on the buyer’s facility layout.

  • Does this fermenter include a dry hopping port, and how does it work?

    Yes. The standard configuration includes an integrated dry hopping port rated at 6–8° TC with a solid end cap. The port allows dry hop additions to be made directly into the pressurized fermenter without depressurizing the tank, which eliminates oxygen ingress risk during the dry hopping process. This is a standard feature of this 7BBL fermenter and does not require an additional optional upgrade. For breweries running dry hopping protocols as part of their standard production process, this port is a practical operational inclusion.

  • What quality inspections does each fermenter go through before shipment?

    Each ZR BREW fermenter undergoes a structured multi-stage quality inspection before delivery. This includes raw material certification check, 100% TIG weld inspection under argon gas shielding, jacket pressure testing by water and gas at defined pressure levels and hold times (3 bar for 1 hour; 3.5 bar for 48 hours), full tank leak testing by water and gas (4 bar for 1 hour; 5 bar for 48 hours), interior polishing verification to Ra 0.2–0.4 μm, complete fitting and valve function check, lifting test before packaging, and a final production record review. All inspection data is documented and can be provided to the buyer upon request.

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