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PF160 Fully Jacketed Unitank +[Extra accessories]
PF160 Fully Jacketed Unitank +[Extra accessories]
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Real unitank architecture — now FULLY jacketed.
The BrewTaurus PF160 Fully Jacketed Unitank is a 170.5 L (brim-full) conical unitank in 304 stainless. It takes our proven PF Unitank platform and upgrades the cooling: the glycol jacket covers both the cone and the cylindrical body. 42.8 L sits in the 60° cone and 108.8 L in the straight cylinder. Real 2" bottom dump, 8" manway, 2" heating-element port, Tri-Clamp throughout, 2.0 bar working pressure (2.5 bar max). Ferment ~15–150 L — cooling works at any fill level, from a full tank down to the last litres in the cone. At pilot scale, where batch sizes vary, that flexibility matters most.
| Brim-full volume | 170.5 L |
|---|---|
| Cone · cylinder · dome | 42.8 L · 108.8 L · 18.9 L |
| Fermentation batch | ~15–150 L |
| Cooling | glycol jacket over the whole cone and the cylinder · 2× 1.5" TC jacket ports |
| Heating | 2" TC port for a heating element at the top of the cone · element not included |
| Top / bottom | 8" TC manway · 2" TC bottom dump · 60° cone |
| Pressure | working 2.0 bar · max allowable 2.5 bar · always use a PRV |
| Material | 304 stainless · body 1.5 mm / jacket 1.0 mm |
| Guarantee | 2-year legal guarantee (EU consumer law) |
Volumes: cone, cylinder, dome
On a conical it matters where the litres sit: the cone takes the yeast and trub, the cylinder holds the beer, the dome is headspace.
| Zone | Height | Volume | Filled up to here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cone incl. R80 knuckle |
457 mm | 42.8 L | 42.8 L |
| Cylinder straight wall |
458 mm | 108.8 L | 151.6 L |
| Dome top seam to the manway neck |
111 mm | 18.9 L | 170.5 L brim-full |
Above the cone, every centimetre of level in the cylinder adds 2.38 L.
Because the cone is cooled too, there is no practical cooling minimum: even a small volume sitting in the cone stays in full contact with the jacket. Brew a 40 L pilot batch in this tank, crash-cool a partial volume, or serve beer straight from the tank — the last pours stay just as cold as the first, because cooling stays efficient as the level drops into the cone. The upper limit is simply fermentation headspace. The supplied neoprene jacket improves stability further, and the 1.5 mm body adds the rigidity a tank this size deserves.
Ports & connections
| Port | Where | Job |
|---|---|---|
| Manway 8" TC |
centre of the dome | filling, cleaning, inspection · takes the stepped 8"→4"→2"→1.5" reducer assembly (in the box) |
| Dome ports 2× 1.5" TC |
top of the dome, either side of the manway | pressure gauge, PRV, gas / blow-off |
| Cone ports 3× 1.5" TC |
front of the cone: two side by side at the top, one lower down | sample tap and thermowell (both in the box), sensors |
| Heating-element port 2" TC |
top of the cone, horizontal | 2" Tri-Clamp heating element (not included) — hold temperature in a cold cellar, ferment Kveik hot, or use the tank as an HLT |
| Glycol jacket 2× 1.5" TC |
on the jacket: top of the cylinder and low on the cone | glycol in / out |
| Bottom dump 2" TC |
apex of the 60° cone, ≈264 mm above the floor (feet extra) | yeast and trub dump, draining, CIP |
Dimensions
| Inner Ø · outer Ø (jacket) | Ø550 mm · Ø575.4 mm |
| Overall height | 1362.2 mm to the top of the manway ferrule (adjustable feet extra) |
| Cone · cylinder · dome height | 457 · 458 · 111 mm (inside) |
| Bottom dump height | ≈264 mm, bottom of the 2" ferrule (adjustable feet extra) |
| Leg footprint (centre to centre) | ≈403 × 403 mm |
| Wall | body 1.5 mm / jacket 1.0 mm |
What's in the box
- PF160 fully jacketed Unitank (60° cone) · stepped 8"→4"→2"→1.5" reducer assembly · stainless stand with adjustable M10 feet · removable neoprene insulation jacket
- Clamps + gaskets: 1× 8", 1× 4", 4× 2", 6× 1.5" (with matching gaskets)
- 1× 2" + 1× 1.5" butterfly valve · 1.5" sample tap · 1.5" thermowell (140 mm) · 1.5" pressure gauge · 1.5" PRV · 2" TC cap with gas post + 35 PSI PRV
- Blind caps: 4", 2", 1.5" · instruction manual (EN/CZ)
Not included: heating element, glycol chiller and hoses, temperature controller, CO₂ cylinder and regulator. Passivate before first use, as with all stainless brewing gear.
Pressure safety: working pressure 2.0 bar, maximum allowable 2.5 bar, always use a PRV and never run the vessel above its working pressure.
Cooling jacket: 0.2 bar working pressure, 0.3 bar max.
Never pressurise the jacket on its own while the tank is unpressurised.
Every tank is air-pressure tested at the factory with a 4-hour static hold.
Run the jacket off a glycol chiller · Clean it with the CIP Kit · Heat it with a 2" heating element · Matching brewhouse: K220 1V · K220 2V · K220 3V · See all Pressurised Fermenters
Technical drawing
Download the PF160 / PF220 drawing (PDF)
Which Fully Jacketed Unitank fits your batch
All sizes share one fully jacketed, pressure-capable design — 2.0 bar working (2.5 bar max), 2" dump, cooled cone + cylinder. Pick by fermentation batch; your size is highlighted.
| Model | Brim-full · inner Ø | Cone / cylinder | Fermentation batch | Overall height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PF40 | 40.3 L · Ø320 mm | 9.1 / 28.6 L | ~5–35 L | 1007 mm |
| PF80 | 84.7 L · Ø420 mm | 19.7 / 57.2 L | ~10–75 L | 1170 mm |
| PF160 | 170.5 L · Ø550 mm | 42.8 / 108.8 L | ~15–150 L | 1362 mm |
| PF220 | 220.4 L · Ø550 mm | 42.8 / 158.7 L | ~20–200 L | 1572 mm |
FAQ
How much fits in the cone?
42.8 L up to where the straight wall starts (incl. the R80 knuckle). Every centimetre above that adds 2.38 L.
How small a batch can I cool?
The jacket runs down to the 2" dump, so even a part-filled cone stays in contact with the cooling. We recommend batches from ~15 L.
How much headspace is left?
Brim-full is 170.5 L. At the top of the recommended range (150 L) about 20.5 L stays free — the dome alone holds 18.9 L.
What does brim-full mean here?
Filled to the base of the manway neck. Filled to the top seam, where the straight wall ends, it is 151.6 L.
What do I need to run the jacket?
A glycol chiller connected to the two 1.5" TC jacket ports. The neoprene jacket in the box keeps the temperature stable between cooling cycles.
Can I heat it?
Yes. The 2" TC port at the top of the cone takes a 2" Tri-Clamp heating element (not included) — to hold temperature in a cold cellar, ferment Kveik hot, or use the tank as an HLT. Check the element length against the Ø550 mm inner diameter and keep it fully covered whenever it is on. Power control is external (temperature controller + relay). 230 V · one dedicated, RCD-protected circuit per element — have a qualified electrician size and connect the circuits.
Product photos may show a prototype or a different size; production units follow the manufacturing drawing.
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