Author: Henry Chen Publish Time: 2026-02-10 Origin: Jinan Cassman Machinery Co., Ltd.
When selecting equipment for your brewery or production facility, technical specifications on a datasheet are important. But what really matters is: Does it work in the real world?
Every brewery has unique challenges—weird floor plans, low ceilings, or specific fermentation requirements. Standard equipment often fails to address these nuances. This is where Customized Tanks transform from a luxury into a necessity.
In this guide, we won't just tell you how to choose; we will show you why others chose Cassman. By analyzing these real-world success stories, you can see how a Factory Direct partnership delivers solutions that standard resellers simply cannot match.
The Challenge: Maximizing Capacity in a Tight Footprint
Background: A popular brewpub located in a historic downtown district wanted to double their production.
The Problem: The building was over 100 years old. The ceilings were low (only 3 meters), and the door frames were narrow. Standard 10 BBL fermenters were too tall to fit upright, and too wide to fit through the door.
The "Factory Direct" Solution: The brewery contacted Cassman directly. Instead of trying to sell them stock inventory, our engineers reviewed the building blueprints.
Custom Geometry: We designed "Fat & Short" tanks. We increased the diameter and reduced the cylinder height while maintaining the correct cone angle for yeast harvesting.
Stackable Design: To use vertical space efficiently, we designed horizontal lagering tanks that could be stacked two-high.
The Outcome: The brewery successfully installed 40 BBL of new cellar capacity in a room that previously held only dry storage. No walls were knocked down, and production doubled within 3 months.
The Challenge: Seamless Integration with Existing Systems
Background: A regional production brewery was expanding its cellar with six new 60 BBL Unitanks.
The Problem: They had an existing hard-piped glycol system and a fixed catwalk platform. Buying standard tanks would mean spending thousands of dollars re-piping their entire facility to match the new tanks' port locations.
The "Factory Direct" Solution: Communication was key. The brewery’s facility manager sent their existing CAD layouts to Cassman.
Precision Port Mapping: We customized the glycol inlet/outlet positions and the racking arm height to match their existing manifold exactly to the millimeter.
Catwalk Alignment: The side manways were positioned specifically to align with the height of their existing safety platform.
The Outcome: When the tanks arrived, it was a "Plug and Play" installation. The brewery saved an estimated $15,000 in contractor piping fees and was filling the tanks with wort 48 hours after delivery.
What do brewers say after the installation is complete? Here is the feedback we consistently receive regarding our Customized Tanks.
"Better than the local guys.""We were worried about ordering from overseas, but the Factory Direct communication was incredible. We got 3D drawings within 24 hours. The weld quality on the cooling jackets is superior to tanks we bought domestically for double the price."— Head Brewer, California
"They actually listened.""I needed a specific tri-clamp fitting on the top dome for my dry-hopping apparatus. Other suppliers said 'no, take the standard.' Cassman said 'no problem.' That flexibility is why we will only buy Cassman moving forward."— Operations Manager, Australia
These successes aren't accidents. They are the result of the Factory Direct model.
No "Lost in Translation": When you work with a reseller, your specific requests often get lost before they reach the factory. With Cassman, you are close to the source.
Cost-Effective Customization: Because we manufacture the tanks, modifying a design doesn't incur the massive markups that middlemen charge. You get a bespoke suit for the price of off-the-rack.
Speed: We can adjust a CAD drawing and start production in the time it takes a reseller just to get a quote from their supplier.
Whether you are squeezing tanks into a basement or building a massive production facility, the lesson from these case studies is clear: Don't compromise.
Your brewery deserves equipment that fits your space and your process. By choosing Cassman Customized Tanks, you are choosing a partner dedicated to your growth.
Join the hundreds of breweries worldwide that trust Cassman. Contact Us Today for a consultation. Let us turn your unique challenges into a successful installation.
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