1402 Grove Street, Healdsburg, CA, United States of America, 95448
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Introducing the Revolutionary Basket Wine Tank
The Basket Wine Tank is a unique patented design by Westec Tanks.
How Clay Mauritson Uses the Basket Tank
"We have been working with the 2 ton basket tanks for over three vintages and they have become an integral part of our high end, small lot winemaking program.
"The basket tanks are completely covered with a glycol jacket for easy and quick chilling and heating. They can be easily moved around in the cellar for optimal location placement.
"We have greatly enjoyed the versatility with which they can be filled: either by direct fill 100% gravity or pumped into over the top. Easy access to the juice because of the interior basket allows for a variety of cap management techniques to be used: manual punchdowns and/or use of any pump type: air pump, Waukesha, centrifugal.
"The interior basket also eliminates any confined space dangers because the forklift directly lifts up the skins held within the basket and then the basket is immediately dumped into the press. We have noticed that you can even eliminate the draining component before pressing by pulling up the basket with the skins and let it drain via gravity back into the tank.
"We have successfully completed native fermentations in these tanks and find the extraction to be on the lighter side allowing us to often include 100% of the press fraction back into the freerun lot thus increasing our yields per ton. The 2 ton size has proven to be extremely useful for awkward sized vineyard blocks when you don’t want to throw it into a T bin where temperature can not be controlled. These tanks are awesome. 😊"
Clay Mauritson
Mauriston Wines
New, In-Stock Stainless Steel Wine Tanks Available from Westec
These steel wine fermentation tanks are available in two sizes and are fully-dimple jacketed covered.
1380 Gallon Tank (4 available)
- Dimensions: 5'3" x 8'0"
- Price: $20,500
1990 Gallon Tank (3 available)
- Dimension: 6'4" x 8'0"
- Price: $22,000
The tanks are located at Westec's shop in Healdsburg, contact Jim Belli for more information.
Get the Best Value for Your Tanks and Integrated Catwalks
Westec Tank & Equipment Co. brings years of experience working with owners and vintners to their custom fabrication of tanks, catwalks, and equipment. Each tank is custom-built to your specifications. We can provide valuable input while planning tank sizes, tank farm layouts or tank and catwalk configurations. Westec custom designs and builds catwalks and stairways integrated with new or existing tanks. Our design and layout guidance will help you get the best value for your tanks and integrated catwalks.
From start to finish engineering of tanks, catwalks, tank farm layouts and installation, wineries have relied on Westec for more than thirty years to do it all. Westec‘s experience brings you the latest design ideas and labor-saving techniques. Westec builds custom stainless wine tanks to your specifications in all sizes.
Come talk to us about your tank catwalk needs at the North Coast Wine Industry Expo at booth 401 on December 1, 2022. Register for a free trade show floor pass with our promo code: WES401
Westec Is Proud to Support Cal Poly's Wine & Viticulture Program
Cal Poly's new winery provides students with hands-on experience using industry-grade winemaking equipment, and Westec is proud to have supplied the winery fermentation tanks and financially supporting the education of the next generation of winemakers.
Need Something Unique, Innovative and Custom Build? Take a Look at These Creative Builds for Inspiration
Sometimes our clients need something special that fits their needs exactly, so we build it for them.
Square Rainwater Tank
This square tank is now mounted on a trailer in Southern California where it is used for rainwater collection and distribution. This one-of-a-kind tank is square with drains and ports at the bottom and an exterior ladder.
Cyclonic Separator
One of our partners for oaking systems carefully chars oak to light, medium or dark toasts. The wood smoke must be scrubbed before release into the atmosphere. The Cyclonic Separator pulls in the smoke, whirling it at high speed as it sprays water to wet the tiny burned wood particles which become heavy enough to precipitate out. The liquid is drained and filtered for safe disposal.
Do you need something custom build? Let us know.
Field Built Stainless Wine Tanks
For more than thirty years, Westec has been building stainless wine tanks on-site in sizes that are too large or too heavy to be trucked, typically 60,000 to 250,000 gallons, and we can build smaller tanks on-site when needed. We will calculate the weight of the tank based on the gallonage you are considering, and will help develop the scope of work for permits.
The tank above is nearly 160,000 gallons and 30' x' 30' dimensionally with double-wall insulation. Westec built it with an A-frame structure, then placed it using a crane to lift it a short distance over existing tanks.
Safety is Number One
Experienced winemakers include liability planning with very large, site-built tank farms and they value Westec's engineering experience, properly trained crews, first-rate equipment and safety programs for field fabrications.
Working with the winemaker, Westec calculates the A-frame rating required based on the gallonage. The beams are sized for the specific planned load. Our engineered A-frames are "wet-stamped" and Westec provides this information as part of the permit process and for liability coverage. Safety is Number One with Westec.
We Can Build That Size
Give us a call with your gallonage and site requirements and find out more about our fast field fabrication. Westec's trained, experienced crews set up an A-frame and a construction trailer on a flat building site at your winery. The tank top is created first, then then next section is placed below it so that the new tank is open at the bottom until the final stage so it is not considered a confined space.
On-Site Tank Repairs
Westec repairs tanks by any manufacturer, in the field or in the winery. Give us a call to find out what we can do for you.
Integrated Aluminum Catwalks
Over 30 years of quality craftsmanship custom designed - Interior or Exterior
Westec custom designs and builds catwalks and stairways integrated with new or existing tanks. Our design and layout guidance will help you get the best value for your tanks and integrated catwalks.
- Standard 24', 30', and 36' catwalk and stairway systems
- New construction or upgrade of existing facilities
- Public access stairways, walkways, platforms and guardrails
- Improved productivity and labor-saving configurations
As the wine industry evolves, so do regulations and code requirements. The safety of the workers measuring the volume of the wine and doing adds at the top of the tank, and the safety of the product during earthquakes are crucial factors in winery design. As part of the planning process, Westec drawings are reviewed by engineers and shop drawings are stamped to verify weight load support and code compliance. We make sure they comply with city, county and OSHA requirements as well as meeting the goals of the owners and architects.
About 85-90% of the aluminum catwalk fabrication is done in our Healdsburg shop, then the catwalk is assembled on site. Good engineering does not end with excellent design and fabrication. Joe Belli, Jim Belli and Mark McDowell go the extra distance to make sure that the logistics of installation are expertly planned. Mark says:
When doing a project of this size, it's everything leading up the the catwalk installation that's important. We work closely with the owners to develop a coordinated workflow and installation plan that includes electrical, plumbing and refrigeration contractors. We don't leave it to someone else to put together a common, mutual design. Westec understands that what we do affects others and the outcome of the project itself -- that's what makes us stand out.
Joe Belli, Jim Belli and Mark McDowell know that success of your business depends on us doing our job right and on time -- every time. At Westec, our reputation for honest, reliable, friendly service was built by meeting and exceeding expectations year after year.
Tanks, Aluminum Stairway and Catwalks Face a Tasting Courtyard at Whitehall Lane
OxBox, Micro-Oxygenation
Westec Builds 4 channel, 5 channel, 8 channel Ox Boxes
Controlling the oxygen applied to the wine reduces dependence on barrels for flavor and aging. The use of an OxBox combined with toasted oak allows winemakers to easily integrate this successful method for enhancing wine during fermentation and aging in the controlled environment of a tank.
Westec Tank & Equipment offers standard 4 channel, 5 channel and 8 channel units and can custom design units for your needs. We can install them with optional stainless steel mounting brackets at the top of the wine tank, or integrate them with your catwalk.
The Westec ox boxes and oak integration systems can be customized for your tanks. They are designed to work with StaVin systems oak integration systems to enhance wine fermentation and aging in our stainless wine tanks.
With Westec, vintners can manage oxygen and oak in a single tank, economically, for a consistent product. Manpower costs are slashed and evaporation loss is negligible. Our low-cost mechanical ox-box is user-friendly and reliable. It is easy to set up, simple to use, and is either on or off — no guessing. It is free of the expense and complexity of pressure-based or computer-based systems. The included flowmeter can have up to five lines with easy monitoring of the oxygen in parts per million.
Portable Wine Tanks
Dimple jackets to 6' wide, easy to forklift
Westec Tank & Equipment has re-designed the portable tank for even greater usability and flexibility. Dimple jackets in five-foot or six-foot widths provide even temperatures for small batch fermentation. Portable tanks with wide dimple jackets are more sanitary because the water sheets off cleanly during washing. There is no interior horizontal seam to catch debris. The sloped floor makes it easy to drain. For something larger, see our full size wine tanks.
- Forklift ready from any direction
- Easy to Move: Pallet Jack Friendly
- Stackable
Portable tanks are deal for experimentation in wine making. Closed top, stackable portable tanks are extensively used for small batch pump-over fermentation for cabernet and Bordeaux-style reds. Stackable portable tanks are easily moved around the facility using a pallet jack or forklift.
While most portable tanks are closed top, Westec offers a unique combination tank with a removable top. It can be used as an open top small batch tank for punch-down of the red wine must for fermentation of pinot and zinfandel. The removable top greatly expands the usefulness of the tank. After fermentation, the tank can be used for storage, blending and bottling. This removable top configuration allows the tank to be useful all year.
While the removable top increases the usability of the tank all through the year, this style is not stackable.
Westec can make six-foot portable tanks with a single-piece sidewall. The dimples can cover nearly the entire surface for stable temperature control.
Fermentation, blending and storage tanks brochure
Portable Tank Small Batch Fermentation Tanks Closed Top Stackable Fermentation Tank
No Other Company Can Manufacture Tanks Like These
Westec Tank & Equipment Co. recently completed the installation of two 3,500 gallon fermentation tanks at Zialena Winery in Geyserville. The tanks pictured below are 12 foot tall covered in two 6 foot sections of dimple jackets allowing for only a single seem in the middle resulting in minimal plumbing and maximum cooling. Westec's custom built welding machine is the only one in the industry capable of manufacturing these large dimple jackets.
The second unique featured of these tanks is the removable top, which makes the tanks versatile for both open or closed top use. The tops are fitted and easy to mount or remove when needed.
Closed top on left, tops removed on right
About
For 29 years, Westec Tank & Equipment Company has provided industry-leading technology and experience to the wine and beverage industries:
- High quality, skillfully crafted equipment: custom-designed and manufactured stainless steel tanks, catwalks and stairways, OxBoxes and winery equipment
- Expert, personalized service for clients large and small, world-wide
- Innovative, up-to-date solutions that meet your needs
- Valuable design and layout assistance
- Reliable, on-time delivery
- Competitive pricing
If you're in the wine industry, you put all of your expertise and experience into creating the finest wines from every harvest. At Westec Tank & Equipment Company, we put that same passion and precision into creating the finest tanks, catwalks, and winery equipment.
We know the wine and beverage industries because our families have been in the business for decades. We understand your needs because we work with companies large and small to fulfill their exact requirements.
We strive for perfection in both our business relationships and our manufacturing process because you deserve the best quality products coupled with exceptional service.
Please contact us at (707) 431-9342 or info@westectank.com today for more information, a tour of our manufacturing facility, and an estimate for your next job.
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Contact List
| Title | Name | Phone | Extension | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Belli | joe@westectank.com | 707-431-9342 | ||
| Jim Belli | jim@westectank.com | 707-431-9342 | ||
| Mark McDowell | mark@westectank.com | 707-431-9342 | ||
| Todd DiCello | todd@westectank.com | 707-431-9342 |
Location List
| Locations | Address | State | Country | Zip Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westec Tank & Equipment | 1402 Grove Street, Healdsburg | CA | United States of America | 95448 |
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