500L Fermenter

Name: 500L Fermenter
Brand: METO

500L Conical Fermenter for

Microbreweries & Brewpubs

This 500L fermenter is an industrial-grade stainless steel conical fermentation tank designed for wort fermentation or maturation. It focuses on the priorities real buyers care about: hygienic surfaces, predictable temperature control, verified pressure integrity, and a configuration that fits compact cellar layouts.

Capacity: 500L (+25% headspace)
Dimension: Φ1060 × 2200mm (Customizable)
Interior Polish: 0.4 μm (Ra)

Working Pressure: < 0.2 MPa
Cooling: Dimple jacket (bottom + side)
100% TIG welding (argon shield)

What This 500L Fermenter Is Built For

Buyers typically select a 500L fermentation tank for pilot-to-production brewing where space is limited but process control cannot be compromised. This model supports daily brewing operations such as yeast harvesting, dry-hopping, sampling, and CIP cleaning—while maintaining stable fermentation temperatures through glycol jacket cooling.

Function: wort fermentation or maturation
Recommended for: microbreweries, brewpubs, small distribution startups, R&D systems
Headspace: minimum +25% for fermentation management and foam control

Procurement Quick Check (Fast Decision Points)

Install fit: Φ1060 × 2200mm (customizable)
Hygiene: interior polished to 0.4 μm, no dead corners
Pressure logic: working < 0.2 MPa, tested (tank 0.2 MPa / jacket 0.4 MPa)
Cooling: dimple jacket on bottom + side wall with glycol -5°C (35%)
Connections: tri-clamp standard, DIN union available

For Engineering Teams

We can provide layout suggestions, utilities lists, and integration notes to reduce on-site commissioning time.

500L Fermenter Technical Specifications

The table below consolidates the 500L fermenter specification points from your provided Meto 500L brewery PDF (Fermentation tank 500L section). Share it directly with your brewing engineer or EPC partner for quick review.

Item	Specification
Function	Wort fermentation or maturation
Tank Capacity	500L (Min. head space: +25%)
Dimension	Φ1060 × 2200mm (Customizable)
Exterior Shell	SUS304 full welded; thickness (TH)=2mm
Insulation	80mm PU (low thermal conductivity polyurethane)
Interior Finish	Interior full polished to 0.4 μm without dead corner
Working Pressure	Tank and jacket working pressure: < 0.2 MPa
Pressure / Leak Test	Water & gas leakage test 24h; tank test 0.2 MPa; jacket test 0.4 MPa
Bottom Cone	Conical bottom with 60° cone (customizable)
Manway	Sanitary top-mounted oval manhole with pressured door (side mounted available)
Dry Hopping	4″ dry hopping port with solid end cap (isotonic hops pitching tank optional)
Cooling Medium	35% glycol liquid, -5℃
Cooling Jacket	Dimple plate on bottom and side wall; welded without over burning
Glycol Ports	Glycol water in/out port; thick wall pipe thread (top or bottom design available)
Welding	100% TIG welding with pure argon gas shield
Exterior Finish	Wire drawing plate
Top Head	Dished top full polished
Legs	4 pcs SUS304 legs with braces
Leveling Pads	4 sets heavy duty foot pad, up-down & slope adjustable
Connections	Complete valves & fittings; tri-clamp connection (DIN union available)

Standard Features (Built for Hygienic, Reliable Operation)

A 500L conical fermenter should support daily production without relying on “operator tricks”. These features are included to improve safety, cleanability, and repeatable fermentation control.

Pressure, Safety & Monitoring

Pressure adjustable bunging valve: 0.2–2.2 bar (special request, Wenhan brand)
Mechanical safety valve PRV: 2 bar / 30 psi on top (1 bar / 15 psi available)
Shock-proof pressure gauge on CIP arm

Brewing Workflow Ports

Full sanitary sampling valve
Rotating racking arm & port on cone with butterfly valve
CIP arm with three-way connection and butterfly valve
Discharge arm with butterfly valve, removable and easy to clean
Sanitary welded thermowell for high-accuracy temperature sensor

CIP Coverage & Sanitary Design

Top-mounted double clamp 360° rotary CIP spray ball (1 pc) and port
Interior sanitary 2B finish with environmentally friendly cleaning and passivation (8K mirror optional)

Cooling & Process Integration

Temperature precision is the difference between “a batch” and “a repeatable product”. This 500 liter fermenter uses dimple cooling jackets on both bottom and side wall, designed for stable heat exchange and smooth welding quality. Glycol ports can be configured top or bottom to match your cellar piping route.

Cooling medium: 35% glycol, target -5℃
Jacket test pressure: 0.4 MPa
Glycol in/out: thick wall pipe thread; top or bottom design available

Procurement tip: tell us your fermenter quantity + beer styles (ale/lager) + fermentation cycle days, so we can size glycol distribution and valve logic correctly.

Customization Options for 500L Fermentation Tanks

Most breweries need customization for installation height, cellar access, port preference, and future expansion. We keep sanitary standards consistent while adapting layout details to your process.

Customizable dimensions (reference: Φ1060 × 2200mm)
Cone angle customizable (standard 60°)
Manway location: top standard; side mounted available
Additional ports / custom piping to match your workflow
Connections: tri-clamp standard; DIN union available
Surface finish: sanitary 2B standard; 8K mirror optional
Dry hop: 4″ port standard; isotonic hops pitching tank optional

Quality, Finish & Pressure Verification

Buyers typically request clarity on weld hygiene, polishing, and testing. This section summarizes the manufacturing points listed in the specification.

Hygienic Welding & Finish

100% TIG welding with pure argon gas shield
Interior polish to 0.4 μm without dead corners
Cleaning & passivation process; 8K mirror optional

Pressure & Leak Testing (Factory Verified)

Leakage test by water and gas for 24 hours
Tank test pressure: 0.2 MPa
Jacket test pressure: 0.4 MPa

500L Fermentation Tanks Details

Why Choose METO

We’re not only a supplier—we support your brewery project from system configuration to commissioning and long-term operation. As a brewery equipment manufacturer, we focus on process compatibility, hygienic build quality, and scalable system design.

Process Understanding

Configuration based on brewing workflows, not generic tank lists.

Custom Engineering

Layouts, utilities lists, and integration notes for your site.

Factory-Direct Manufacturing

Better cost control, faster response, clearer accountability.

Long-Term Support

Training, spare parts guidance, and expansion planning support.

Quality Checklist (Typical)

Malt Handling → milling & transfer preparation

Brewhouse → mash/lautering + boil/whirlpool

Cooling & Transfer → heat exchange to fermentation temp

Fermentation → jacketed conical fermenters for stability

Conditioning (Optional) → BBT / maturation

CIP → clean-in-place hygiene standardization

Packaging (Future-ready) → keg/bottle/can integration

Buyer Tip

Choose a 500L Fermentation Tanks layout that supports cleanability, stable fermentation temperature control, and planned expansion (more fermenters / BBT / packaging).

Приложения

500L Fermenters Are Widely Used in Professional Brewing Environments That Require Stable Fermentation, Moderate Output, and Operational Flexibility.

Craft Breweries & Small Commercial Production

The 500L fermenter is a common choice for craft breweries operating small commercial production lines. This capacity supports regular brewing schedules while maintaining manageable batch sizes, making it ideal for breweries supplying taprooms, local bars, or limited distribution channels. With professional cooling jackets and sanitary construction, the 500L fermenter delivers consistent fermentation performance aligned with commercial brewery standards.

Brewpubs & On-Site Cellar Fermentation

For brewpubs and restaurant breweries, 500L fermenters provide sufficient volume for on-site fermentation without occupying excessive cellar space. This size allows brewpubs to run multiple beer styles in parallel, maintain fresh beer rotation, and respond quickly to demand changes. The compact yet professional layout integrates easily into hospitality environments while ensuring reliable daily operation.

Pilot-to-Commercial Transition Projects

Breweries expanding from pilot systems often adopt 500L fermenters as the next step toward commercial production. Compared with 100L or 200L fermenters, the 500L size offers more representative fermentation behavior and production data, while still keeping investment and operational risk under control. This makes it a practical bridge between recipe testing and larger-scale brewery expansion. Best suited for: scale-up projects, capacity transition, process validation.

FAQ — 500L Fermenter (Engineering & Procurement)

Quick answers for engineering and procurement teams evaluating a 1000L Fermenter project.

Is the 500L fermenter size customizable?

Yes. The standard size is Φ1060×2200 mm and can be customized. Port positions and sizes, manway position, jacket zones, sensors and pressure rating can be adjusted. Custom features may affect price and lead time, so send your room height and process needs and we will confirm with a drawing.

What is the pressure level and how is it tested?

Working pressure is below 0.2 MPa. Each tank is tested at 0.2 MPa and the jacket at 0.4 MPa, with water and gas leak tests. A safety valve and pressure gauge are fitted, so you can ferment under pressure and carbonate within the rated limit.

How do you ensure hygienic performance for microbreweries?

The interior is polished to Ra 0.4 μm with 100% TIG argon-shielded welds and no dead corners. Tri-clamp connections (DIN union available) and a CIP spray ball let you clean in place. This reduces places where yeast or bacteria can hide.

What cooling configuration does it use?

A dimple jacket covers both the bottom and the side wall, designed for 35% glycol at -5°C. Insulation and a temperature probe give stable control. The chiller should be sized from the largest cooling load, which we can calculate for your project.

How many 500L fermenters do I need for my brew size and schedule?

Take brews per week multiplied by the fermentation days, add a spare, and note that there is minimum 25% headspace for foam. Ales take around two weeks, lagers longer. Double-batching into one tank saves tanks but needs a larger brewing day. Send your plan and we will calculate.

Can the 500L fermenter handle dry hopping, yeast harvesting and cold crashing?

Yes. It supports yeast harvesting, dry-hopping, sampling and CIP cleaning, with glycol jacket cooling for cold crashing. The conical bottom lets yeast and trub settle to the outlet. Tell us your hopping method and we will confirm the port and valve sizes.

Get a Factory-Direct Quote for 500L Fermenters

Send your brewery plan and we’ll reply with a matched configuration + pricing for your 500L fermenter project. If you have a cellar layout (CAD/PDF) or simple floor plan, attach it to speed up engineering review.

Need packaging soon?

We can design the 500L system to be packaging-ready (keg/bottle/can integration) to avoid future rework.

Request Your Proposal

Fill in the essentials—our team will respond with a technical proposal.

Tip: Attach layout drawings and utilities list for faster engineering confirmation.