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EWDK16949V: second-hand; storage tank; vertical; single-skin; 27.000 L. Extensive documentation available; tank by now already dismantled and warehoused horizontally; standing frame made of Aisi 304

2 x 27.000 L
€ 19.000
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2 x 27.000 L
€ 19.000
27.000 L - € 19.000/St.
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EWDK16949V: second-hand; storage tank;
27.000 L;

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Overpressure in tank
0,50 Bar
Vacuum in tank
1 Bar
Heat exchanger
no
Insulation
no
Options
no
Outer dimensions
Ø 2.400 mm x H 6.845 mm
Pay attention: the dimension of the tank may differ from the dimensions for transport!
Other dimensions
Internal diameter tank
Cylinder height

2.384 mm
5.400 mm
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Price
€ 19.000 + VAT per piece
Number available
2
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0
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2
Technical data sheet
All our tanks
can be fitted with
various types of agitators
Currently 4289 tanks in stock, ready for delivery and 94 tanks in production.
Surplus Market

WWD14140V4: second-hand; pressure tank; SS AISI 304 (V2A); vertical; single-jacketed; equipped with heat exchanger; 27.150 L. Seal manufacturing; Dents in the double jacket; heating coil (copper) around the cone bottom; cone height approx. 1.400 mm; 1 crane eye in the upper bottom; footplates partially bent ; some residues of previous content

1 x 27.150 L
€ 15.500
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1 x 27.150 L
€ 15.500
27.150 L - € 15.500/St.
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WWD14140V4: second-hand; pressure tank;
27.150 L; SS AISI 304 (V2A)

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Overpressure in tank
3,50 Bar
Vacuum in tank
1 Bar
Heat exchanger
yes
Insulation
no
Options
no
Outer dimensions
Ø 2.930 mm x H 6.650 mm
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Other dimensions
Internal diameter tank
Cylinder height

2.790 mm
3.450 mm
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Price
€ 15.500 + VAT per piece
Number available
1
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0
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1
Technical data sheet
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EWDK16948V: second-hand; storage tank; vertical; single-skin; 27.200 L. 2 of these tanks are from the manufacturer Metkon, but almost identical; Extensive documentation available; tank by now already dismantled and warehoused horizontally; two tanks with insulation, which is quite dented and should be replaced if required

5 x 27.200 L
€ 16.900
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5 x 27.200 L
€ 16.900
27.200 L - € 16.900/St.
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EWDK16948V: second-hand; storage tank;
27.200 L;

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Overpressure in tank
ATM
Vacuum in tank
0,20 Bar
Heat exchanger
no
Insulation
no
Options
no
Outer dimensions
Ø 2.400 mm x H 6.400 mm
Pay attention: the dimension of the tank may differ from the dimensions for transport!
Other dimensions
Internal diameter tank
Cylinder height

2.390 mm
5.400 mm
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Price
€ 16.900 + VAT per piece
Number available
5
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0
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5
Technical data sheet
All our tanks
can be fitted with
various types of agitators
Currently 4289 tanks in stock, ready for delivery and 94 tanks in production.
Surplus Market

EWD15302V4: second-hand; storage tank; SS AISI 304 (V2A); vertical; single-skin; 27.300 L. Pharmaceutical chemistry ; Wall thickness of the lower bottom of the upper tank 11 mm

2 x 27.300 L
€ 17.900
Surplus Market
2 x 27.300 L
€ 17.900
27.300 L - € 17.900/St.
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EWD15302V4: second-hand; storage tank;
27.300 L; SS AISI 304 (V2A)

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Overpressure in tank
ATM
Vacuum in tank
0,60 Bar
Heat exchanger
no
Insulation
no
Options
no
Other dimensions
Internal diameter tank

2.800 mm
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Price
€ 17.900 + VAT per piece
Number available
2
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2
Technical data sheet
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EWDK16945V: second-hand; storage tank; vertical; single-skin; 27.400 L. Extensive documentation available; decomissioning report reports signs of corrosion inside the tank; tank by now already dismantled and warehoused horizontally; the insulation was damaged in some areas and likely needs replacement.

1 x 27.400 L
€ 14.900
Surplus Market
1 x 27.400 L
€ 14.900
27.400 L - € 14.900/St.
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EWDK16945V: second-hand; storage tank;
27.400 L;

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Overpressure in tank
ATM
Vacuum in tank
0,20 Bar
Heat exchanger
no
Insulation
no
Options
no
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Price
€ 14.900 + VAT per piece
Number available
1
Stock in Olen
0
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1
Technical data sheet
Surplus Market

EWD16896V: second-hand; storage tank; vertical; single-skin; 27.550 L. Lösemittel; One of the storage tanks has slight residues on the inside (see pictures)

2 x 27.550 L
€ 17.500
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2 x 27.550 L
€ 17.500
27.550 L - € 17.500/St.
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EWD16896V: second-hand; storage tank;
27.550 L;

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Overpressure in tank
1 Bar
Vacuum in tank
0,25 Bar
Heat exchanger
no
Insulation
no
Options
no
Outer dimensions
H 6.700 mm
Pay attention: the dimension of the tank may differ from the dimensions for transport!
Other dimensions
Internal diameter tank
Cylinder height

2.600 mm
4.570 mm
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Price
€ 17.500 + VAT per piece
Number available
2
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0
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2
Technical data sheet
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EWD15858V6: second-hand; storage tank; SS AISI 316 (V4A); vertical; single-skin; 27.800 L. Solvents; Built according to DIN6618; indicated height is measured excluding screwed measuring devices on top of the manhole; transport dimensions are: 4,5 x 3,35 x 3,35 m

1 x 27.800 L
€ 17.500
Surplus Market
1 x 27.800 L
€ 17.500
27.800 L - € 17.500/St.
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EWD15858V6: second-hand; storage tank;
27.800 L; SS AISI 316 (V4A)

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Overpressure in tank
0,50 Bar
Vacuum in tank
0,10 Bar
Heat exchanger
no
Insulation
no
Options
no
Outer dimensions
Ø 3.350 mm x H 4.420 mm
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Price
€ 17.500 + VAT per piece
Number available
1
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0
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1
Technical data sheet
Surplus Market

EWD15303V4: second-hand; storage tank; SS AISI 304 (V2A); vertical; single-skin; 28.100 L. Pharmaceutical chemistry; Test pressure: + 4 bar; with 1 tank 1 connection in the upper bottom slightly bent

2 x 28.100 L
€ 18.500
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2 x 28.100 L
€ 18.500
28.100 L - € 18.500/St.
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EWD15303V4: second-hand; storage tank;
28.100 L; SS AISI 304 (V2A)

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Overpressure in tank
ATM
Vacuum in tank
0,40 Bar
Heat exchanger
no
Insulation
no
Options
no
Outer dimensions
H 5.850 mm
Pay attention: the dimension of the tank may differ from the dimensions for transport!
Other dimensions
Internal diameter tank
Cylinder height

2.800 mm
3.840 mm
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Price
€ 18.500 + VAT per piece
Number available
2
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2
Technical data sheet
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WWGD15304V: second-hand; pressure tank; vertical; insulated; equipped with heat exchanger; 28.100 L. Pharmaceutical chemistry; Material 1.4462 (duplex steel); Drawing only available as pdf (as seen under the heading "Technical Drawing"); Inside of tank showing signs of corrosion; small optical damages in the insulation jacket are almost impossible to avoid for this type of insulation cover. ; bump at the insulation jacket; we can’t give any guarantees about the heating/cooling jacket

1 x 28.100 L
€ 29.000
Surplus Market
1 x 28.100 L
€ 29.000
28.100 L - € 29.000/St.
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WWGD15304V: second-hand; pressure tank;
28.100 L;

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Overpressure in tank
2 Bar
Vacuum in tank
0,50 Bar
Heat exchanger
yes
Insulation
yes
Options
no
Outer dimensions
H 5.600 mm
Pay attention: the dimension of the tank may differ from the dimensions for transport!
Other dimensions
Internal diameter tank

2.800 mm
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Price
€ 29.000 + VAT per piece
Number available
1
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0
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1
Technical data sheet
Surplus Market

EWD15728V6: second-hand; pressure tank; SS AISI 316 (V4A); vertical; single-skin; 28.200 L; Ra internal welds 0.8µm

1 x 28.200 L
€ 17.950
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1 x 28.200 L
€ 17.950
28.200 L - € 17.950/St.
Price without agitator! (see options)
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EWD15728V6: second-hand; pressure tank;
28.200 L; SS AISI 316 (V4A)

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Overpressure in tank
0,49 Bar
Agitator
no, optional
Heat exchanger
no
Insulation
no
Options
no
Type of head
dished
type of bottom
dished
Outer dimensions
Ø 2.770 mm x H 5.650 mm
Pay attention: the dimension of the tank may differ from the dimensions for transport!
Other dimensions
Cylinder height
4.000 mm
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Price
€ 17.950 + VAT per piece
Price without agitator! (see options)
Number available
1
Stock in Olen
1
In external stock
0
Technical data sheet
Surplus Market

WWDK16362V6: second-hand; pressure tank; SS AISI 316 (V4A); vertical; single-jacketed; equipped with heat exchanger; 29.000 L. Adhesive production; Manhole diameter upper bottom: approx. 700 mm; Manhole diameter cylinder: approx. 500 mm; we can’t give any guarantees about the agitator

1 x 29.000 L
€ 49.500
Surplus Market
1 x 29.000 L
€ 49.500
29.000 L - € 49.500/St.
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WWDK16362V6: second-hand; pressure tank;
29.000 L; SS AISI 316 (V4A)

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Overpressure in tank
0,60 Bar
Vacuum in tank
1 Bar
Agitator
yes
Heat exchanger
yes
Insulation
no
Options
no
Outer dimensions
Ø 3.200 mm x H 6.800 mm
Pay attention: the dimension of the tank may differ from the dimensions for transport!
Other dimensions
Internal diameter tank
Cylinder height

2.980 mm
3.368 mm
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Price
€ 49.500 + VAT per piece
Number available
1
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0
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1
Technical data sheet
Surplus Market

EWD16897H: second-hand; storage tank; horizontal; single-skin; 29.250 L. Manhole diameter: approx. 600 mmm; saddles made of Aisi 304

1 x 29.250 L
€ 19.500
Surplus Market
1 x 29.250 L
€ 19.500
29.250 L - € 19.500/St.
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EWD16897H: second-hand; storage tank;
29.250 L;

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Overpressure in tank
1 Bar
Vacuum in tank
0,25 Bar
Heat exchanger
no
Insulation
no
Options
no
Outer dimensions
L 6.800 mm
Pay attention: the dimension of the tank may differ from the dimensions for transport!
Other dimensions
Internal diameter tank

2.400 mm
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Price
€ 19.500 + VAT per piece
Number available
1
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0
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1
Technical data sheet
Surplus Market

EWD16028H4: second-hand; storage tank; SS AISI 304 (V2A); horizontal; single-skin; 30.000 L. 2 loose bearing shells, Fe (galvanized); 1 manhole each approx. 350 x 445 mm in the front bottom; each stronger dents in the cylinder

2 x 30.000 L
€ 14.000
Surplus Market
2 x 30.000 L
€ 14.000
30.000 L - € 14.000/St.
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EWD16028H4: second-hand; storage tank;
30.000 L; SS AISI 304 (V2A)

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Overpressure in tank
ATM
Heat exchanger
no
Insulation
no
Options
no
Outer dimensions
Ø 3.100 mm x L 5.000 mm
Pay attention: the dimension of the tank may differ from the dimensions for transport!
Other dimensions
Internal diameter tank

3.100 mm
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Price
€ 14.000 + VAT per piece
Number available
2
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0
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2
Technical data sheet
Surplus Market

WWD16216V4: second-hand; storage tank; SS AISI 304 (V2A); vertical; single-jacketed; equipped with heat exchanger; 30.000 L. Wool fat; Manhole diameter approx. 580 mm; metallic discoloration inside in the area of the upper bottom; some residues of previous content;manhole cover plated

1 x 30.000 L
€ 15.000
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1 x 30.000 L
€ 15.000
30.000 L - € 15.000/St.
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WWD16216V4: second-hand; storage tank;
30.000 L; SS AISI 304 (V2A)

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Overpressure in tank
ATM
Heat exchanger
yes
Insulation
no
Options
no
Outer dimensions
H 8.050 mm
Pay attention: the dimension of the tank may differ from the dimensions for transport!
Other dimensions
Internal diameter tank
Cylinder height

2.480 mm
5.980 mm
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Price
€ 15.000 + VAT per piece
Number available
1
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0
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1
Technical data sheet
Surplus Market

EWD16971V4: second-hand; storage tank; SS AISI 304 (V2A); vertical; single-skin; 30.000 L. Chemistry; 2 pipes inside the tank; 1 pipe outside the tank; Wall thickness of the lowest cylinder segment 3.0 mm

1 x 30.000 L
€ 13.500
Surplus Market
1 x 30.000 L
€ 13.500
30.000 L - € 13.500/St.
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EWD16971V4: second-hand; storage tank;
30.000 L; SS AISI 304 (V2A)

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Overpressure in tank
ATM
Heat exchanger
no
Insulation
no
Options
no
Outer dimensions
H 7.700 mm
Pay attention: the dimension of the tank may differ from the dimensions for transport!
Other dimensions
Internal diameter tank
Cylinder height

2.500 mm
5.990 mm
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Price
€ 13.500 + VAT per piece
Number available
1
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0
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1
Technical data sheet
Surplus Market

WWD14838V4: second-hand; pressure tank; SS AISI 304 (V2A); vertical; single-jacketed; equipped with heat exchanger; 30.395 L. Dairy; Double jacket with trickle ring - only suitable for pressureless cooling; dents in the double jacket; small cracks in the double jacket lining; connections partially cut off; 2 height-adjustable screws of the feet are missing ; pipe end cut flush

1 x 30.395 L
€ 30.500
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1 x 30.395 L
€ 30.500
30.395 L - € 30.500/St.
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WWD14838V4: second-hand; pressure tank;
30.395 L; SS AISI 304 (V2A)

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Overpressure in tank
3,50 Bar
Vacuum in tank
1 Bar
Heat exchanger
yes
Insulation
no
Options
no
Outer dimensions
Ø 2.980 mm x H 6.550 mm
Pay attention: the dimension of the tank may differ from the dimensions for transport!
Other dimensions
Internal diameter tank
Cylinder height

2.800 mm
4.000 mm
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Price
€ 30.500 + VAT per piece
Number available
1
Stock in Olen
0
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1
Technical data sheet
Staes.com Product

EW11640V4LN: brand new; storage tank; SS AISI 304L (V2A); vertical; single-skin; volumetric volume= 30.400 L; maximum density= 1.350 kg/m³; type of tank: K5-SL; Ra internal welds 0.8µm

1 x 30.400 L
€ 24.995
Staes.com Product
1 x 30.400 L
€ 24.995
30.400 L - € 24.995/St. voorraad + € 604 Wood for the transport
Price without agitator! (see options)
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EW11640V4LN: brand new; storage tank;
30.400 L; SS AISI 304L (V2A)

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Overpressure in tank
ATM
Agitator
no, optional
Heat exchanger
no
Insulation
no
Options
Consult the technical data sheet
Type of head
conical
type of bottom
conical
Outer dimensions
Ø 2.984 mm x H 5.450 mm
Pay attention: the dimension of the tank may differ from the dimensions for transport!
Other dimensions
Cylinder height
4.000 mm
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Technical drawing
Price
€ 24.995 + VAT per piece
Price without agitator! (see options)
Wood for the transport
€ 604 + VAT per piece
Number available
1
Stock in Olen
1
In external stock
0
item available on order
Technical data sheet
Staes.com Product

EW11641V6LN: brand new; storage tank; SS AISI 316L (V4A); vertical; single-skin; volumetric volume= 30.400 L; maximum density= 1.350 kg/m³; type of tank: K5-SL; Ra internal welds 0.8µm. inner surface 0.8µ  

2 x 30.400 L
€ 29.995
Staes.com Product
2 x 30.400 L
€ 29.995
30.400 L - € 29.995/St. voorraad + € 611 Wood for the transport
Price without agitator! (see options)
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EW11641V6LN: brand new; storage tank;
30.400 L; SS AISI 316L (V4A)

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Overpressure in tank
ATM
Agitator
no, optional
Heat exchanger
no
Insulation
no
Options
Consult the technical data sheet
Type of head
conical
type of bottom
conical
Outer dimensions
Ø 2.984 mm x H 5.450 mm
Pay attention: the dimension of the tank may differ from the dimensions for transport!
Other dimensions
Cylinder height
4.000 mm
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Technical drawing
Price
€ 29.995 + VAT per piece
Price without agitator! (see options)
Wood for the transport
€ 611 + VAT per piece
Number available
2
Stock in Olen
2
In external stock
0
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Technical data sheet
Surplus Market

WWGD16649V4: second-hand; storage tank; SS AISI 304 (V2A); vertical; insulated; equipped with heat exchanger; 31.000 L. Heating jacket around approx. 2.380 mm of the lower cylinder height; Manhole approx. 430 x 540 mm; Tanks are currently hanging in a transport frame made of Fe; 1 loose ladder bracket is included in the scope of delivery (would have to be welded on site if desired); we can’t give any guarantees about the heating/cooling jacket

1 x 31.000 L
€ 35.000
Surplus Market
1 x 31.000 L
€ 35.000
31.000 L - € 35.000/St.
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WWGD16649V4: second-hand; storage tank;
31.000 L; SS AISI 304 (V2A)

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Overpressure in tank
ATM
Heat exchanger
yes
Insulation
yes
Options
no
Outer dimensions
Ø 3.000 mm x H 6.350 mm
Pay attention: the dimension of the tank may differ from the dimensions for transport!
Other dimensions
Internal diameter tank
Cylinder height

2.800 mm
4.750 mm
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Price
€ 35.000 + VAT per piece
Number available
1
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Technical data sheet
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