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Pitting Corrosion in Stainless Steel: Causes, Detection and Repair

Although stainless steel is commonly referred to as “rust-free,” tanks and equipment made from stainless steel are not completely...

Chemical Resistance of Stainless Steel – Comparison Table for 304 & 316L

How resistant is stainless steel to acids, alkalis or salt water? The answer depends on the alloy and the conditions of use...

CIP Cleaning (Clean-in-Place): Meaning, Process & Requirements for Tanks

CIP (Cleaning in Place) enables reproducible cleaning in a closed system – without dismantling and with clearly documented...

Behälter KG Bremen featured in Weser Kurier

In the Weser-Kurier, Julian Beckh is portrayed as Managing Director of Behälter KG, highlighting how the Bremen-based company...

Viscosity Table: Dynamic Viscosity (mPas) for 80+ Liquids

Viscosity describes the thickness (flow resistance) of liquids and gases. The higher the value, the thicker (less flowable)...

ATEX Certification for Agitator Vessels: EX Zones, Equipment Categories and What to Look For

Stainless steel agitator vessels are used every day across industries – from chemical processing and pharmaceuticals to food...

Stainless Steel Grades for Tanks & Vessels: 304 vs 316, V2A, V4A & Material Numbers Explained

Stainless steels have been an integral part of vessel and plant construction since the early 20th century. The most common...

Complete mixing room for cosmetic production with 7 stainless steel mixing tanks

K2517892

For a customer in the cosmetics industry, eight universal stainless steel mixing vessels were manufactured. The...

Types of Agitators & Mixing Impellers: The Complete Selection Guide

Depending on the medium, viscosity and process objective, different agitator types are used in industrial mixing technology...

1,000-liter mixing tank with anchor agitator and jet mixer for food

In 2025, two custom 1,000-liter mixing vessels were manufactured for an international food producer. To meet the customer’s...

Testing & Recertification of Used IBC Containers – Requirements, Intervals & Costs

Used IBCs (Intermediate Bulk Containers) are employed across many industries for the storage and transport of liquids or...

Dismantling & purchase of a complete solvent storage tank facility – 800 tons CO₂ savings through reuse

Behälter KG successfully carried out a demanding dismantling project for an internationally leading pharmaceutical company...

Liquid Fertilizer Tank for UAN & AHL: Storage Requirements and Regulations

Liquid fertilizer tanks are indispensable in agriculture, as they form the basis for an efficient and uniform supply of nutrients...

Tanks for Water-Hazardous Substances: WHG/AwSV Requirements, Approvals & Designs

The German Water Resources Act (WHG) is the central regulatory framework in Germany governing the handling of water-hazardous...

Heating & Cooling Stainless Steel Tanks: All Methods Explained

Many process engineering applications require precise temperature control inside the vessel. Whether heating, maintaining...

Used stainless steel tanks as heat storage: efficiency and sustainability for industry and energy plants

In industrial processes and biomass power plants, excess heat often accumulates and frequently goes unused. Used stainless...

On-site visits to our central warehouse in Bremen

Purchasing industrial process equipment often requires more than technical specifications and photos. An on-site inspection...

Why is the the surface roughness of stainless steel tanks relevant?

The surface roughness of stainless steel tanks and vessels is a crucial factor for quality, hygiene, and compliance in various...

What to Consider When Purchasing a Stainless Steel Container for Food Products

Stainless steel containers are widely used in the food industry for various purposes, such as processing milk, fruit juices...

2x 3450 liter storage tanks made of AISI 304 with fill level tube

K2417272

Two pieces 3450 liter storage tanks with DN 600 dome lids and filling level indicators were manufactured for a Scandinavian...

10x 115,000 liter horizontal pressure vessels made of AISI316

K2215211

10 units of 115 cbm horizontal storage tanks with +2 bar operating pressure were manufactured for an international...

Behälter KG Bremen portrayed in the leading German food magazine

In December 2024, Behälter KG was portrayed in the German food magazine Lebensmittel-Zeitung. We discussed our role as an...

The advantages of stainless steel IBC containers compared to plastic IBCs

Intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) are indispensable in logistics and warehousing, especially for the transport and storage...

Sterile tanks for aseptic storage: properties and special features

The aseptic storage of liquids plays a crucial role in many industries, especially in the food, beverage and pharmaceutical...

What are the advantages of electrically heated containers?

Water and steam have always been the most widely used media for controlling the temperature of stainless steel containers...

Tank farm project for German dairy client: 6x 100 cbm + 4x 25 cbm milk tanks

K2215892

Six pieces 100,000 liter tanks for milk products were manufactured for a medium-sized German dairy client.

Food-grade...

ASME-certified process tanks with a volume of 40570 liters for the USA

K2215754

Two temperature-controlled process tanks, each with a volume of 40570 liters, were manufactured for an American...

Workshop on inspection robots for surface reports of tanks & vessels

Together with Invert Robotics, we hosted an exciting workshop today. Together with clients, we tested the capabilities of...

6 jacketed agitator vessels with 4000 to 15000 liters in volume

K2114608

4 pieces 15000 liter, 6 pieces 10000 liter and 2 pieces of 4000 liter in volume. All equipped with a pillow-plate...

Electrically heatable mobile mixing tanks with a volume of 500 and 1000 liters

3x triple walled cream tanks, 30000 liter, AISI316L

K2114813

3 brand new cream tanks with fully welded insulating jacket, "dimple plate" heating jacket and slow-running geared...

Leasing or hire purchase: What options work for stainless steel tanks?

A hire purchase or leasing contract can be an interesting liquidity-saving alternative to the conventional procurement of...

6x mixing tanks for a biotechnology application (2000 - 5000 liters)

K2114376

Temperature-controlled mixing tanks with two separate heating / cooling zones. Outside with hermetically welded...

4x 5000 liter tanks for cleaning-in-place system (CIP)

K2014271

4 tanks for caustic, acid, rinse water & fresh water of a CIP cleaning system. The caustic tank is equipped a fully...

60000 Liter heatable storage tank positioned on a skirt support

60000 liter tank, positioned on a skirt support. Heatable through a pillow-plate jacket. Material in contact with the product...

4x 30000 L mixing tanks & 3x 50000 L storage tanks

K1812677

4 pieces 50000 liter storage tanks.

4 pieces 30000 liter mixing tanks with pillow plate heating jacket (120°C)...

The purchase of a used stainless steel tank saves 5 tons of CO2

Every used stainless steel tank that is put into operation by our customers makes a positive contribution to maintaining...

2x 2500 liter melting tanks for chocolate icing

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22500 liter triple-jacketed mixing tank for chocolate

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5x 10000 liter steam-heated mixing tanks for the food industry

K1913538

Feel free to contact us if you would like an offer for similar stainless steel tanks.

9000 liter vacuum-resistant pharma vessel

Feel free to contact us for any questions or further references in the pharmaceutical sector.

40000 liter heatable / coolable tank with riveted insulation

K2013743

Feel free to contact us if you would like an offer for a similar stainless steel tank project!

6 common mistakes to avoid when operating a stainless steel tank

Stainless steel vessels are indispensable in many industries – whether in the food, chemical, or pharmaceutical sectors...

Business closures and plant closings: what to do with surplus equipment?

Closing a location is a difficult decision and many decision-makers are faced with new areas of responsibility. How do I...

7 Good Reasons to Buy Used Stainless Steel Vessels

Here we show why used stainless steel vessels are a smart alternative to new tanks: immediately available, often built to...

Invert Robotics and Behälter KG enter into a strategic partnership

Starting from January 2021, Invert Robotics as a highly innovative company in the field of digital surface testing and Behälter...

2x 50000 liter agitator tanks for glue (export to USA)

Stainless steel agitator tanks for a global chemical company. Including overseas shipping to the USA and appropriate export...

Behälter KG exhibits at the Anuga FoodTec fair '18 / 19 in Cologne

Behälter KG thanks all customers and partners for visiting our booth at Anuga FoodTec in Cologne this year. We look back...