The most common method for storing and dosing animal fats in pet food production is using stainless steel food-grade storage silos. These stainless steel fat storage tanks must meet several criteria to ensure safe and continuous production.
Dosing animal fats in pet food
Animal fats such as poultry fat or beef tallow are high in energy and essential in formulating animal feeds. However, adding animal fats into pet food production comes with various technical and production challenges. Due to their heat sensitivity, proper storage and handling throughout the production process are crucial.
Key features of stainless steel storage tanks for animal fat processing
- Proper size and capacity
- Material quality
- Insulation/heat retention
- Cleanability and maintenance
- Automated control
- Level measurement
- Safety and environment
Proper size and capacity
Stainless steel fat storage tanks must be appropriately sized to ensure sufficient storage for the production process, enabling smooth operations without constant refilling. As we manufacture custom-sized stainless steel storage tanks, we work closely with clients to deliver the ideal solution for their specific requirements.
Material quality
Fat storage tanks used in pet food production are made of high-quality materials that resist oxidation and corrosion. The best solution is to use highly durable and hygienic stainless steel, that provides excellent protection for storing animal fats.
Insulation / heat retention
Proper insulation of stainless steel fat storage tanks is essential to prevent temperature fluctuations and environmental impacts. This is particularly important to maintain the stability and freshness of animal fats. In some cases, insulation alone is not enough, and a heated tank is needed to prevent the fat from solidifying during production.
Cleanability and maintenance
Fat tanks must have surfaces that are easy to clean and maintain to minimize contamination and bacterial risks and comply with food safety regulations.
Automated control
Since pet food production is automated, dosing animal fats also takes place in a closed system. Therefore, fat storage tanks must be designed to integrate with these automated intake and dispensing systems.
Level measurement with ultrasonic sensors
Whether using automated or manual dosing in pet food production, it is crucial to monitor the tank’s contents continuously. The most suitable solution is ultrasonic level measurement, which accurately measures the amount of material in the tank.
Safety and environment
The fat tank must include appropriate safety measures to prevent accidents and environmental damage. This may include proper lids, locks, and leakage protection systems.
Why choose Duna Steel Tech stainless steel storage tanks?
- We design our products based on the customer’s requirements and preferences, incorporating unique designs that reflect the latest industrial trends.
- We’ve supplied insulated and heated stainless steel fat storage tanks – typically ranging from 25 to 30 m³ in capacity – to several pet food manufacturers.
- As with all our products, we can customize fat tanks according to the client’s specific needs.
We offer a wide variety of tanks
Our custom-made products include wine fermentation tanks, chemical storage tanks, food-grade storage silos, and agricultural tanks, as well as acid-resistant steel tanks, stainless steel storage tanks, carbon steel tanks, and aluminum tanks.
If you have any further questions, please contact us and our experts will help you design and manufacture a tank that meets your expectations.
