
FOOD & BEVERAGE
MATERIALS & SUPPORT FOR FOOD & BEVERAGE
We offer a wide range of materials and services to support your food & beverage production, packaging, and distribution needs.
WHO WE WORK WITH
FOOD PLANTS
WINERIES
BREWERIES
DAIRIES
FABRICATORS
INSTALLERS
STAINLESS STEEL & FOOD & BEVERAGE
WHY STAINLESS STEEL IS USED IN FOOD & BEVERAGE
Stainless steel is integral to the food and beverage industry due to its exceptional properties that ensure food safety and quality. Its inherent corrosion resistance prevents harmful elements from leaching into food, complying with regulations such as the Specific Release Limit (SRL). Stainless steel can be easily cleaned and sterilized, maintaining hygiene and preventing bacterial growth. Its ability to withstand high temperatures and pressures without deforming enhances its versatility in food processing. Furthermore, its aesthetic appeal and durability reduce long-term costs, making it the preferred choice for equipment in production, packaging, and distribution. Overall, stainless steel ensures safety, efficiency, and sustainability in the food industry.
ADVANTAGES OF STAINLESS STEEL
Stainless steel plays a crucial role in food and beverage production, packaging, and distribution due to its myriad advantages:
Corrosion Resistance: Protects against food contamination.
Hygienic: Easy to clean, preventing bacterial growth.
Durable: Strong and resistant to wear and impact.
Temperature Tolerance: Withstands high temperatures and thermal shock.
Non-Reactive: Does not impart flavors or colors to food.
Longevity: Reduces life cycle costs through durability.
Versatile: Can be shaped into complex designs for various applications.
These attributes make stainless steel an ideal choice for ensuring food safety and quality.
STAINLESS STEEL & WINE PRODUCTION
THE ADVANTAGES OF STAINLESS STEEL WINE TANKS
Aging wine in a stainless steel tank is a reliable and efficient aging method that preserves the wine's freshness, allows for precise temperature control, and offers versatility in wine-making.
To get the best from the stainless steel tanks for wine, you should be aware of their strengths and weaknesses compared to the traditional wine aging methods. Here are some of the biggest advantages of stainless steel tanks.
Cost-effectiveness: Stainless steel tanks have a longer lifespan and require less maintenance and upkeep. Spare fitting valves are always available online, as well as other wine keg parts.
Larger volume: Stainless tanks have larger volume than wooden barrels saving money in space and replacement barrels
Neutral influence: Imparts no noticeable flavor traits on the wine that you can have with wooden barrels or other tank systems. This allows the true expression of the grape varietal and the winemaker's intended style to shine through.
Airtight environment: Stainless steel tanks provide an airtight environment, minimizing oxygen exposure allowing better control of oxidation of the wine making a cleaner, fresher wine for early drinking
Versatility: The neutral environment of stainless steel allows winemakers to experiment with different techniques and fermentation processes, offering flexibility in wine-making practices.
Chilling capabilities: They provide ideal chilling capabilities especially when using a system that uses a cooling jacket and/or is double-walled
Easy maintenance and sanitation: Stainless steel tanks are easy to clean and maintain. The smooth interior surfaces and rounded corners minimize the risk of bacterial growth and make cleaning more efficient.
MATERIALS
Choosing the correct materials crucial in food & beverage production, packaging, and distribution. Our team at West Coast Metals is here to make sure you get the right grade and type of stainless for your project. Call us today and we will make sure you get what you need.
-
PIPE & TUBE
A270 SANITARY TUBE
A312 WELDED & SEAMLESS SS
A778 WELDED SS
POLISHED PIPE
SQUARE
RECTANGLE
ORNAMENTAL
-
SHEET & PLATE
ASTM A240
48"/60"/72"/96" WIDTHS
2B AND #4 FINISH
-
FITTINGS
ASTM A774
ASTM A403
IPS & TUBE
BUTTWELD
SANITARY
BEVEL SEAT
CLAMP
I-LINE
-
VALVES
IPS & TUBE
BALL
BUTTERFLY
CHECK
-
FLANGES
SLIP-ON
WELD NECK
BLIND
SOCKET WELD
THREADED
ANSI B16.1 INDUSTRY STD
-
MISC. ITEMS
CATWALK
HANDRAIL
TREAD PLATE
FABRICATED COMPONENTS
SERVICES
We are not only a supplier but we can act as your materials project manager to ensure you have everything you need, when you need it, and at a price that keeps you on budget.
-
PRICING
We know the market and will work with you to find the pricing that works within your budget.
-
PROCUREMENT
We will work with our vast vendor network to meet material and budget needs on your project.
-
MANUFACTURING
Work with global MFG’s to ensure quality and lead times are achieved.
-
LOGISTICS
We are logistics experts and will arrange delivery of materials when and where you need it.
-
STORAGE
140,000/SFT of indoor storage in Portland, Oregon, plus other strategic sites across the USA.
ORDER FLOW & BUILD OUT
Our system is designed to streamline your project from initial order to final build out, keeping your projects running smooth and on time.
CONTACT US TO GET STARTED
Contact us to get started and discover how the extra effort that we put into working with you will make all the difference on your next project.