Pharmaceutical tanks
Stainless steel process and storage tanks
Due to their intended purpose, pharmaceutical tanks should be custom-designed and manufactured. The drug manufacturing procedure is very restrictive. Therefore, it is imperative to adapt the storage or the process tank to the production line of the pharmaceutical company.
Manufacturer of stainless steel pharmaceutical tanks
Storage of ingredients in the pharmaceutical industry has a direct impact on the safety and efficiency of the final drug product. The tank manufacturer should be aware of the production process and storage requirements.
Gpi engineers know the requirements of pharmaceutical producers and what they need.
Sterility, the choice of the right stainless steel, heating and cooling system, agitators, and pressure significantly impact the effectiveness of drugs, vaccines, and vitamin preparations.
How much does a pharmaceutical tank cost? Ask for a quote.
Design and manufacture of storage and process tanks
Gpi engineers are specialists in the design of industrial tanks for various industries, including pharmaceuticals.
The design department makes detailed calculations regarding the tank wall thickness based on specific norms and standards (ASME, PED directive, EN14015, EN13445, KIWA, API650 and others).
During the design stage, special attention is paid to respecting the hygienic character of the tank. Corners, edges, and gaps are kept to a minimum to prevent the accumulation of microorganisms. Stainless steel is the material the tank manufacturer and the end customer can rely on.
Individual quotation and design
Tanks are tailored to the surface area and specific characteristics of the customer’s production line. This is why Gpi offers custom-designed products. It ensures that the preparation process runs as smoothly as possible.
When you accept a project from Gpi, you can be sure that we will deliver a tank that has been designed and manufactured in-house, according to the norm. Our quality control department will also check it and provide complete technical documentation and a material list.
When it comes to the size of your stainless steel process tank, we are flexible.
Specification of tanks for pharmaceutical products
Process installations, including tanks in the pharmaceutical industry, must meet the highest standards of safety and hygiene. As specialists in stainless steel tank design, we tailor the grade of material to the needs of the company.
Whether 304(L), 316(L), or — popular for large tank construction — duplex, we carry out a thorough analysis so that the construction is resistant to the stored raw material.
Hygiene requirements in the pharmaceutical industry
A tank with cylinder construction must also be equipped with hygienic seals, valves, and the necessary security features. Also essential — because of the substance to be stored in the tank — is the thickness of the tank walls, the manhole, and the treatment of both external and internal welds.
Selected tank options:
- Ellipsoidal, conical, flat heads
- Inspection window, manhole
- Design in accordance with the European Pressure Equipment Directive PED
- Tank manufactured according to American ASME pressure vessel standard
- Tank insulation (e.g. mineral wool, polystyrene, thermaflex)
- Built-in side or top agitators
- Pillow plate heating and cooling system
- Fully drainable, double-walled tanks
- Skimming tank
- CIP system
Types of pharmaceutical tanks
In general, tanks can be divided into storage and process tanks.
Gpi offers customised designs:
- storage tanks
- process tanks, also in a mobile version
- chemical reactors
- buffer tanks
- WFI tanks
- mixers
Pressure tanks are mainly designed for the preparation of raw materials before the next stage of drug production.
All solutions for the design and manufacture of tanks, mixers and reactors are based on pharmaceutical standards.
Mobile process vessels
Mobile tanks, on trolleys or fitted with wheels, are a great convenience in laboratories and on the production line when the product is manually dosed.
These are usually small stainless steel process tanks that are suitable for many places in the production line where different drug ingredients are added and mixed.
For specific formulations used in the pharmaceutical industry, a mobile stainless steel process tank can be equipped with an agitator, heating/cooling jacket, and sight glass.
If you require a double-walled tank, we are open to your enquiry.
Gpi Pharma — specialist manufacturer of tanks for the pharmaceutical industry
As a corporate group specialising in the production of stainless steel tanks, Gpi opened a new company, Gpi Pharma, in 2021.
Experience, production capacity, and an international network of partner companies enable the delivery of a tank in the shortest possible lead time and meet restrictive design and production standards.
Producer of stainless steel tanks for demanding customers
We have extensive experience in manufacturing tanks for the pharmaceutical industry, which allows for professional design, selection of materials, calculations, and assembly.
Gpi engineers are experts who ensure the highest quality of services and products. Calculations are carried out in accordance with best design practices based on national and international standards.
We guarantee that the stainless steel tanks for pharmaceuticals will be durable, safe, and customised to the customer’s process. We have experience in designing and manufacturing storage tanks for high-density and viscous substances, such as syrups, emulsions, and ointments.
We adapt all solutions for the design and production of skid tanks, process tanks, bioreactors, and fermenters to high pharmaceutical standards.
Thanks to the joint and well-coordinated work of the engineering, production, quality control, and logistics departments, we ensure full project control.
Stainless steel tanks for drug storage and production
Due to the specificity of products for the pharmaceutical or biochemical industry, engineers designing stainless steel tanks are guided by several assumptions. These include:
- Use of materials resistant to the product, changes in temperature, and pressure
- Use of materials which are non-porous, non-toxic, non-absorbent, and mechanically stable
- Elimination of places where microorganisms can accumulate
- Reducing the number of joints to a necessary minimum
Offer for pharmaceutical tanks
Additionally, when pricing tanks, specialists ask about such issues as:
- Pressure, design, and working temperature of the tank
- The target substance stored in the tank, its physical and chemical properties
- Capacity
- Tank location (indoor or outdoor)
- Additional features and functions, such as agitator, heating, cooling option, insulation
- Degree of surface finish
- Design standards
- Preferred type of stainless steel
- Delivery date and place
All information provided is verified by the design and production department. Calculations are made with TankDesign2.0 — our in-house calculation program.
Our engineers can suggest additional solutions to ensure that the tank can meet the customer’s expectations and is safe and long-lasting.
