Manufacturing professionals know that key chemical processes don’t stop when a product goes into a tank. Monitoring processes is a key part of quality control – which means plant operators need safe tank access. Tank access ports and handholes allow quick access into the tank interior for a variety of key processes, including product inspection and sampling. These access ports are critical across the pharmaceutical, extraction, chemical, biotech, and food and beverage industries. Learn more about our tank access port options.
Types of Tank Access Ports
Tank Handholes
Our standard tank handholes are excellent for sanitary applications across the pharmaceutical and food and beverage industries. Our tank handholes have a wide variety of sanitary features:
- No crevice for product buildup
- Self-draining, which is excellent for clean-in-place (CIP) cleaning
- Can be manufactured in stainless steel or nickel alloys for smooth operation and sanitary, compact design
- O-ring gasket retained in cover (will not fall into vessel when opened)
- Entire manway safe for autoclave conditions
- Innovative spring assist reduces lifting force at handle
- Optional horizontal hinge assembly allows for adjustability in cover and ensures proper alignment
Ferrule Tank Access Ports
Simplify your inspection process with our ferrule tank access ports, available for mid-pressure to high-pressure sanitary applications:
- Designed with our heavy wall ferrule for maximum durability
- Standard or American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) clamp available
- Delivered in convenient kit form
- Entire unit safe for autoclave conditions
- Innovative stainless steel hinge for smooth operation and compact design; spring assist also available
Sight Glass Access Ports
Finally, our sight glass access ports allow for constant product monitoring and easy tank access:
- Designed with reliable Metaglas MetaClamp sight glass cover
- Utilizes our signature heavy wall ferrule for maximum durability in mid-pressure or high-pressure applications
- Standard or American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) clamp available
- Excellent for sanitary applications
- Delivered in convenient kit form
- Entire unit safe for autoclave conditions
- Optional lights available for viewing and lighting through the same port
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When you’re ready to design the best tank for your unique operation, Tank Components Industries can help. We offer a wide variety of handholes and tank access ports in various sizes and designs. Our sizes range from 4 to 12 inches, and we also offer a range of materials including stainless steel and exotic alloys such as Hastelloy®, AL6XN, Duplex 2205, and Inconel®.
About Tank Components Industries
Tank Components Industries is your one-stop shop for all things related to tank manufacturing. Whether you’re looking for tank heads, cones, cylinders, ferrules, or even specialty fittings, we manufacture it all in-house with strict ASME standard compliance.
Tank Components Industries is the only manufacturer working exclusively with stainless steel and nickel alloy components that does not compete with customers by building tanks. Instead, we work closely with our customers, partnering with them and helping them develop their own unique businesses. Since Tank Components Industries was founded in 2000, we have stood by this honest, unprecedented approach. You make the tanks; we make the components.
If you’re interested in learning more about our products and services, please reach out for a quote today. Tank Components Industries is committed to providing high-quality products, competitive prices, and efficient delivery.
