How to control the quality of brewery equipment – discussion of issues related to post-weld heat treatment in pressure vesslesAs a traditional and effective method to improve and restore metal properties, heat treatment has always been a relatively weak link in the design and manufacturing of pressu

Stainless SteelMany types of stainless steel are used in brewing beer. The type of stainless steel used in brewing and fermentation equipment is the nonmagnetic 300 series, which includes several types. Those more common to brewing are 304 and 316L stainless steel. Types 304 and 316L have very good

Passivation is a post-fabrication best practice for newly-machined stainless steel parts and components. Benefits include:Chemical film barrier against rustExtended life of the productRemoval of contamination from product surfaceReduced need for maintenance.