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.

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WHO WE WORK WITH

  • FOOD PLANTS

  • WINERIES

  • BREWERIES

  • DAIRIES

  • FABRICATORS

  • INSTALLERS

STAINLESS STEEL & FOOD & BEVERAGE

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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.

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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

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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.

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    PIPE & TUBE

    A270 SANITARY TUBE

    A312 WELDED & SEAMLESS SS

    A778 WELDED SS

    POLISHED PIPE

    SQUARE

    RECTANGLE

    ORNAMENTAL

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    SHEET & PLATE

    ASTM A240

    48"/60"/72"/96" WIDTHS

    2B AND #4 FINISH

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    FITTINGS

    ASTM A774

    ASTM A403

    IPS & TUBE

    BUTTWELD

    SANITARY

    BEVEL SEAT

    CLAMP

    I-LINE

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    VALVES

    IPS & TUBE

    BALL

    BUTTERFLY

    CHECK

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    FLANGES

    SLIP-ON

    WELD NECK

    BLIND

    SOCKET WELD

    THREADED

    ANSI B16.1 INDUSTRY STD

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    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.

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    PRICING

    We know the market and will work with you to find the pricing that works within your budget.

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    PROCUREMENT

    We will work with our vast vendor network to meet material and budget needs on your project.

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    MANUFACTURING

    Work with global MFG’s to ensure quality and lead times are achieved.

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    LOGISTICS

    We are logistics experts and will arrange delivery of materials when and where you need it.

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    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.

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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.