1000L Stainless Steel Jacketed Reactor Tank with Mixing for Chemical Processing

1000L Jacketed Stainless Steel Reactor Tank for Chemical Processing

This 1000-liter jacketed reaction vessel is built for real-world production environments where reliability and cleanability matter as much as throughput. We fabricate it from 304 or 316L stainless steel, depending on your process media and corrosion requirements. The shell and jacket are welded with full-penetration TIG welds, then ground and polished to a smooth finish—typically Ra 0.6 μm on product-contact surfaces, with options for finer finishes if your process demands them.

The jacket is designed for indirect heating or cooling using steam, thermal oil, or chilled water. You specify the working pressure and temperature range, and we size the jacket accordingly. For processes that require rapid temperature swings, we can add spiral baffles or dimple jackets to improve heat transfer. The tank itself can be configured for atmospheric, pressure, or vacuum operation—just tell us your design pressure and we\’ll match the plate thickness and head shape to suit.

Mixing is handled by a top-mounted agitator. We offer anchor, paddle, turbine, or magnetic-drive impellers, depending on your viscosity, solids content, and mixing intensity. For shear-sensitive products, we can fit a low-speed anchor with PTFE scrapers. For demanding reactions, a high-shear turbine or dispersion disc works better. Shaft sealing is either a single or double mechanical seal, or a stuffing box for simple applications. We\’ll help you choose based on your pressure and contamination requirements.

This reactor is used in chemical synthesis, pharmaceutical intermediate production, food and beverage blending, and cosmetics manufacturing. It handles tasks like esterification, polymerization, pH adjustment, and emulsification. The vessel includes a top opening for charging, a bottom discharge valve with optional flush bottom, and ports for temperature probes, pH sensors, and sample lines. Cleaning is straightforward—the polished interior and minimal dead zones allow CIP (clean-in-place) cycles with standard spray balls.

Below is a summary of standard features. Note that exact values depend on your process specifications—we don\’t guess on critical parameters.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I choose between 304 and 316L?
If your process involves chlorides, acids, or saline media, go with 316L. For general organic synthesis and neutral pH, 304 is often sufficient. We can also suggest coatings or linings for aggressive chemicals.

Q: What pressure rating can this tank handle?
It depends on the shell thickness and head design. We routinely build reactors for full vacuum up to 10 bar. Share your design pressure and temperature, and we\’ll calculate the required plate thickness.

Q: Can I use this for high-viscosity materials?
Yes, but the stirrer type must match. For pastes or gels, an anchor with scrapers is better than a turbine. We\’ll recommend based on your viscosity range.

Q: Is the agitator speed variable?
We can provide fixed-speed or variable-frequency drives. For reactions that need slow addition or gentle mixing, VFD is recommended.

When you\’re ready to move forward, send us your process details: material composition, batch volume, operating temperature, pressure, and mixing requirements. We\’ll respond with a technical drawing and a quotation tailored to your application.