The entry barrier for the craft beer equipment manufacturing market is relatively low. Due to the varying sizes of equipment manufacturers, the price of a complete set of equipment can range from tens of thousands to several hundred thousand yuan. What are the details to consider when selecting craft beer equipment?
Stainless Steel Material – Stainless Steel Plate Grades:
0Cr13, 1Cr13, 2Cr13, 3Cr13; 1Cr17Ni7 (301), 0Cr18Ni9 (304), 1Cr18Ni9Ti (321), 316, 316L, 309S, 310S.
Stainless Steel Standard – Stainless Steel Plate Standards:
304 stainless steel plate, 303 stainless steel plate, 301 stainless steel plate, 310S stainless steel plate, 309S stainless steel plate, 316L stainless steel plate, 321 stainless steel plate, etc.
Stainless Steel Thickness Standards:
0.1 / 0.2 / 0.3 / 0.5 / 0.6 / 0.7 / 0.8 / 0.9 / 1.0 / 1.5 / 2.0 / 2.5 / 3.0 / 4.0 / 5.0 / 6.0 / 8.0 / 9 / 10 / 12 / 16 / 18 / 20 / 22 / 25 / 30 mm.
The stainless steel plates commonly used in the manufacture of beer equipment are primarily 304 and 316L; sometimes 201 is also used. The thickness of the stainless steel plates used in beer equipment is generally greater for the inner tank than for the outer cladding. Typically:
- Inner tank thickness: For equipment specifications of 300-500L, thickness ≥ 2.5mm.
- Inner tank thickness: For equipment specifications of 1000-3000L, thickness ≥ 3mm.
