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Small Vessels

Custom Small Vessels

Explore custom vessels manufactured by compliance experts
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Standard
Small Vessels

Standard Small Vessels

Choose from stock or pre-engineered stainless vessels
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Custom Small Vessels

Explore custom vessels manufactured by compliance experts
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Standard Small Vessels

Choose from stock or pre-engineered stainless vessels

Small Vessels | Custom

Apache’s experienced compliance engineers support a variety of regulated industries with custom tanks requiring multiple processes, including polishing, passivation, electropolishing, testing, and quality assurance protocols. Every detail is managed so each process is performed to quality, timing, and compliance goals:

  • Early review and collaboration with technical sales and compliance engineers
  • Precise proposals matching customer specifications detail
  • Active collaboration on component and applications strategies to maintain project goals
  • Dedicated Quality Assurance Protocols and Compliance Support
FAQ – Small Vessels | Custom
What type of materials does Apache have experience with?

In Apache’s Beaver Dam facility, we work with 300 grade stainless materials, predominantly 304/L and 316/L. We also work with high alloy materials such as AL6XN, duplex 2304, 2205 and 2507, Inconel and Hastelloy.

What certifications does Apache uphold?

NB/ASME U Certificate for Beaver Dam, WI

NB/ASME UM Certificate for Beaver Dam, WI

CE Marking Permission for Beaver Dam, WI

R Repair Certificate National Board of Boiler & Pressure Vessel Inspectors, Beaver Dam, WI

SELO License for Beaver Dam, WI

What types of heat transfer surfaces are available?

Dimple jacket, half-pipe, conventional jacket, electrical heat tracing.

What size heads can you fabricate?

We can fabricate Heads, anywhere from 30” (2’6”) to 192” (16’) Diameter, with the thickness being 12 ga. to ¾” Stainless and up to 7/8” Carbon.

What types of heads does Apache offer?

ASME F&D, F&D, Shallow F&D, Flat, Cone, Sloped, Hemi, Elliptical

What types of testing does Apache offer?

Liquid Dye Pentrant testing, hydrostatic testing, sprayball Riboflavin testing, pharmaceuticial drain testing, surface finish testing, PMI (Positive Material Identification), and radiography (at an additional cost).

What types of fittings are offered?

Depending on the application, we provide ANSI B16.5 150#, 300#, etc. RFWN, RFSO and Lap Joint flanges, studding outlet (pad) flanges for standard ASME applications. For sanitary applications we also provide tri-clamp ferrules, tank bottom diaphragm valves such as ASEPCO, GEMU, PBM, NOVASEPTIC, etc.

What finishes are available?

Mill, 2B, No. 4, No. 4A, Bead Blast, Passivation, Pickle Passivation and electropolishing

What is your tank weight capacity?

The weight limitation is dependent on the tank/vessel configuration, typically we want to keep the vessel below 70,000 lbs. We have built tanks weighing 250,000 lbs., but special consideration with outside riggers was required.

How wide of a tank can Apache build?

15 ft. diameter is the maximum typically.

What types of outlet valves are available?

Ball valves, diaphragm valves and gate valves. Some offer manual or pneumatic actuation options.

Who will coordinate my project?

A project engineer will coordinate communications, schedules and questions. There will also be a technical specialist that works on your project.

When does a tank need to be ASME Code stamped?

ASME Code is generally required on tanks above 15 psig or vacuum applications.

What types of insulation does Apache offer?

Mineral wool in various densities and foam glass. We can take a look at other insulation requirements that you may have.

What is a wetted surface?

A wetted surface is a product contact surface or interior surface. It includes area in nozzles up to the gaskets.

What types of FAT testing does Apache offer?

Hydro, Riboflavin, dye penetrant, saline, drain ability, radiography, agitation run testing

How do you keep customers abreast of the schedule?

On larger projects, updates to the schedule are communicated upon drawing approval submission, then once per month, after project changes or per customer requirements.

Does Apache manufacture their own agitators?

We work with leading agitator manufacturers and we also have made custom agitators for special applications.

When do I use tri-clamp versus bolted connections?

Use tri-clamp connections for sanitary and quick connection applications.

Small Vessels | Standard

Apache’s Small Vessel Stock Program focuses on quick turnaround for standard stainless vessels supplied for general purpose needs to pharmaceutical, life sciences, and chemical industries.

  • Efficient quote
  • In stock availability
  • Consistent quality control
  • Modification available
FAQ – Small Vessels | Standard
Do you stock tanks?

Yes, we inventory our Model 90 Large Mouth (9″ diameter tank with large mouth openings; 4 7/8″ and 5 7/8″).

What sizes of tanks does Apache stock?

We stock 1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 15, 16 and 37.4 gallon tanks in the Model 90 Large Mouth line.

What styles of bases does Apache offer?

Solid molded rubber bottom (on 9″ only) standard skirt, extended skirt, with optional black gasket or chime ring.

Does Apache offer portable tanks?

Yes, we have three styles: Axel with handle, 4-leg design with wheels and a 4-wheel base cart (tank lifts out).

Does Apache offer small mouth tanks?

Yes, we custom build small mouth tanks (3 1/4″ x 3 7/8″) with short lead time.

What type of materials does Apache have experience with?

In Apache’s Beaver Dam facility, we work with 300 grade stainless materials, predominantly 304/L and 316/L. We also work with high alloy materials such as AL6XN, duplex 2304, 2205 and 2507, Inconel and Hastelloy. Apache’s Plover, Wisconsin facility is dedicated to Carbon Steel tanks and equipment.

When does a tank need to be ASME Code stamped?

ASME Code is generally required on tanks above 15 psig or vacuum applications.

What certifications does Apache uphold?

NB/ASME U Certificate for Beaver Dam, WI

NB/ASME U Certificate for Plover, WI

NB/ASME UM Certificate for Beaver Dam, WI

NB/ASME UM Certificate for Plover, WI

CE Marking Permission for Beaver Dam, WI

R Repair Certificate National Board of Boiler & Pressure Vessel Inspectors, Beaver Dam, WI

SELO License for Beaver Dam, WI

Why is 37.4 gallons the maximum?

Because it is the maximum for the UM stamp requirement.

What types of cooling/heating surfaces are available?

Dimple jacket, half-pipe, conventional jacket.

What finishes are available?

Mill, 2B, No. 4, No. 4A, Bead Blast, Passivation, Pickle Passivation and electropolishing

Are the dip tubes removable?

Yes

Are the O-rings interchangeable?

Yes, between similar mouth sizes.

What types of O-rings does Apache offer?

EPDM, (Black and Brown) Viton, Teflon Encapsulated Viton

Are O-rings kept in stock?

Yes, EPDM, (Black and Brown) Viton, Teflon Encapsulataed Viton are kept in stock.

Are the covers interchangeable?

Yes, between similar mouth sizes.

When do I use tri-clamp versus bolted connections?

Use tri-clamp connections for sanitary and quick connection applications.

When do I use a low-pressure cover?

Vacuum applications and 15psi and below, use vacuum cover (black knob).

What types of testing does Apache offer?

Liquid Dye Pentrant testing, hydrostatic testing, sprayball Riboflavin testing, pharmaceuticial drain testing, surface finish testing, PMI (Positive Material Identification), and radiography (at an additional cost).

What types of fittings are offered?

Depending on the application, we provide ANSI B16.5 150#, 300#, etc. RFWN, RFSO and Lap Joint flanges, studding outlet (pad) flanges for standard ASME applications. For sanitary applications we also provide tri-clamp ferrules, tank bottom diaphragm valves such as ASEPCO, GEMU, PBM, NOVASEPTIC, etc.