SFI has always been dedicated to growth, whether it be through expanding our production floor, acquisition of new equipment and technology or improving our skills.
One particular area of focus has been in-house fabrication of many of the components used on the tanks we build. These components are not sold as stand-alone products. They are meant for our use on the tanks we build, resulting in:
- Better lead-times
- Increased quality control
- Material traceability and documentation
- Reduced costs
Tank components fabricated in-house
In-house fabrication capability gives us the option to make it ourselves or purchase the parts, allowing us better control of our schedule in all departments.
- Agitator shafts and impellers
- Eyebolts
- Ferrules
- Full pipe coil
- Half pipe
- Platforms and handrails (Ladders are a purchased component)
- Teflon bushings, bearings and other parts
- Vents, SFI standard design – slip-fit or tri-clamp attachment (3”, 4”, and 6”)
Purchased components
Components for SFI tanks typically outsourced include:
- Bolting
- CIP assemblies
- Dip tubes
- Freezer door hardware
- Gaskets
- Gear motors
- Heat trace and associated items
- Insulation
- Level gauges
- Load cells
- Manways
- Outlet valves
- Sight and light glass assemblies
- Thermometers
Heating & Cooling
When it comes to the heating and cooling components for your tanks and vessels, SFI can design the equipment to fit your need.
Ladders, Platforms & Handrails
Many of the tanks and vessels built by Stainless Fabrication are outfitted with accessories that allow safe access to various parts of the tanks.