Stainless Steel Tanks and Vessels

Air Eliminator Tanks

Extend your pump life and improve flow meter accuracy with an air eliminator tank from Koss. Our AE tanks have a superior design resulting in less air pockets which can cause pump cavitation and inaccurate flow meter readings. 

• Unique pitched inlet means less air bubbles as product enters the tank
• No float for a more sanitary process
• No vortex breaker eliminates bulky, hard-to-clean apparatuses inside the tank
• Can be made CIPable for easier, effective cleaning

Meet or exceed USDA sanitary standards.

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Balance Tanks

Our legal PMO balance transfer tanks are manufactured to industry and PMO (Pasteurized Milk Ordinance) standards and meet 3-A requirements. You'll find these tanks on our HTST pasteurizing systems.

• Custom built in a variety of sizes
• Raised bridge eliminates product back flow

Meet or exceed USDA sanitary standards.

Non-PMO balance tanks also available

Batch Pasteurizer Tanks

Vat pasteurization is the oldest way to pasteurize and finding the right balance between heating and agitation is important when operating a vat or batch pasteurizer.

• Built with steam and cooling jackets for optimal temperature control
• Variety of agitation options available

• Recording thermometers and chart recorders are standard

Meet or exceed USDA sanitary standards.
Can be designed to meet 3-A sanitary standards.

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Chemical Tanks

At Koss, we offer corrosion-resistant tanks at a competitive price.

• Available in a variety of sizes.
• Non-sanitary

COP Tanks

Koss builds durable, stainless steel COP tanks in 5 different sizes. Or have us build to your specifications. You choose the length, width, height and depth that work best for your washing applications and we'll build to suit. Customize with covers, side jets, pumps, valves, motors, heating elements, control panels and more.

Meet or exceed USDA sanitary standards.

Hardening Tanks

Our custom-built stainless steel hardening tanks feature polished product contact areas and multiple covers for easy access and viewing.

• Polished product contact areas
• Can be made CIPable for easier, effective cleaning

Meet or exceed USDA sanitary standards.

Pump Feeders / Auger Feeders

Our custom-built stainless steel pump feeders, sometimes referred to as pump stuffers, stuffer hoppers or auger feeder troughs, are horizontal units which use ribbon-style augers to feed product into the pump. These industrial food augers handle a variety of viscosities but are not recommended for liquids.

• Can be made CIPable for easier, effective cleaning
• Can easily receive feed from multiple machines
• Automation available

Meet or exceed USDA sanitary standards.

Starter / Culture Tanks

Develop your cultures in a sanitary and controlled environment. Koss builds its stainless steel starter tanks to meet or exceed USDA sanitary standards.

• Steam and cooling jackets for optimal temperature control
• Heat product and hold at the desired temperature for optimal culture development

Meet or exceed USDA sanitary standards.

Surge Hoppers

Koss stainless steel surge hoppers are a standard in the cheesemaking industry. Engineered for optimum strength without the bulk, we pack heavy duty performance into a small footprint.

• Conical swept or scraped surface bottom
• Long lasting, sanitary solution that reduces maintenance time 
• Ideal for a variety of viscosities from dough to liquids 
• Gravity and agitation used to feed the pump
• No bottom bearing (for easier cleaning)
• No tools needed to change our blades 
• Our scraper and sweeper arms are designed for fewer product contact surfaces
• Less product build-up
• Can be made CIPable for easier, effective cleaning
• Heating and cooling options available
• Automation available
• Non-agitated versions available

Meet or exceed USDA sanitary standards.