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Pre Cooling Milk

New, refurbished and custom-built stainless steel equipment for food, beverage, dairy and industrial processing. Specified around your process, built or sourced to suit, then delivered and installed on site, across Australia and overseas.

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50+ Years Experience

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Custom Builds & Fittings

Refurbished Options Available

CURRENT STOCK

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Made to order
Jacketed 27,000lt Stainless Steel Milk Silo
Capacity 27,000lt
Height 5860mm
Diameter 3000mm
Made to order
Jacketed 30,000lt Stainless Steel Milk Silo
Capacity 30,000lt
Height 5860mm
Diameter 3000mm
Stainless Steel 4800lt Jacketed Food Grade Tank
Capacity 4800lt
Height 2100mm
Diameter 2100mm
Made to order
Jacketed 15,000lt Stainless Steel Tank
Capacity 15,000lt
Height 4560mm
Diameter 2500mm
Made to order
Jacketed 7000lt Stainless Steel Tank
Capacity 7,000lt
Height 2060mm
Diameter 2500mm
Made to order
Jacketed 4800lt Stainless Steel Tank
Capacity 4,800lt
Height 2060mm
Diameter 2085mm
Jacketed 4500lt Food Grade Stainless Steel Tank
Capacity 4,500lt
Height 2050mm
Diameter 2100mm
Made to order
Jacketed 4000lt Stainless Steel Tank
Capacity 4000 lt
Height 1650mm
Diameter 2200mm
Made to order
Jacketed 11600lt Food Grade Tank
Capacity 11,600lt
Height 2400mm
Diameter 2000mm
Jacketed 2650lt Stainless Steel Tank
Capacity 2,650lt
Height 1700mm
Diameter 1850mm
Made to order
NEW 1000lt Refrigerated Food Grade Tank
Capacity 1,000lt.
Height 1100mm
Diameter 1470mm
Jacketed 3600lt Stainless Steel Tank For Sale
Capacity 3,600lt
Height 1800mm
Diameter 2083mm
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Your Options

Three Ways to Buy

Whether you need equipment on site next month or a system engineered from scratch, we supply across the full range. Tell us the application and we will point you at the option that fits your budget and timeline.

Buy new

Current-model equipment supplied with full specification, warranty and support.

Buy refurbished

One of the largest inventories of quality second-hand stainless steel equipment, assessed and verified before supply.

Build custom

Designed, fabricated and modified in-house to suit your process, site access and compliance requirements.
Not sure what you need?
Send us your process and volumes and we will spec it around them.
INDUSTRIES

Built for the way you process

New, refurbished and custom-built stainless steel processing equipment supplied to food, beverage and industrial processors in Australia and overseas.

Dairy production

Milk tanks, silos, pasteurisers, cheese vats and cooling systems built for hygiene and temperature stability.

Beverage & brewing

Fermentation, storage, mixing, chilling and temperature-controlled production equipment.

Food manufacturing

Hygienic tanks, food processing equipment and CIP cleaning systems for ingredients and prepared foods.

Chemical processing

316 grade vessels, fittings and control systems for corrosive and demanding environments.

Wellness & specialty

Custom equipment for ice baths, recovery systems and specialist liquid handling.

Tell us the application. We will spec the equipment.

Quotes on new, refurbished and custom builds, with delivery and installation arranged.

Trusted by customers across Australia

Barry Brown & Sons has supported customers with stainless steel tanks, chillers, fittings, fabrication, and equipment solutions for over 50 years. Customer reviews can help show the quality of service, practical support, and reliable equipment the team provides.

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Ian Delmenico
August 4, 2026
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Brought the 1000 Lt Stainless Tank to be used as a cooling water source for a still operation. Excellent quality product and service in getting it freighted. 👌👍
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Aziz İsgoren
July 30, 2026
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👌 best quality
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Lorraine Abouchedid
November 11, 2024
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In all my years of being in the dairy industry I have never found anyone quite like Scott Brown. He is efficient honest and knows his stuff and my experience has wonderful and stress free. I recommend Scott to anyone needing vat, cooking and heating services.
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Phil Walker
June 21, 2022
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Scott and the guys are very knowledgeable and their quality of work is second to none. Delt with them for years and they have always been great.
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Rob Callin
April 7, 2022
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Always great service and product! We originally bought second hand 1000litre tanks to start our brewery at great prices. More recently we have Had custom 5000litre tanks made. Great quality and workmanship. Highly recommend.
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Josh McAllister
April 7, 2022
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Barry Brown and Sons have a comprehensive knowledge of all things stainless steel, as well as process heating and cooling. They have been a vital part in many of our projects.
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Christopher Gamble
July 23, 2018
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Great to talk to, happy to help

FAQs

Yes. Barry Brown provides Australia-wide delivery and installation, including specialist crane transport and commissioning support.
AISI 304: Suitable for most food and dairy applications.
AISI 316: Enhanced corrosion resistance for aggressive cleaning or chemical environments.
Yes. All tanks are engineered-to-order, with extensive customisation options including fittings, insulation, integrated pipework, agitators, valves, sensors, and heating or cooling jackets.
Chiller sizing depends on your total heat load, including tank volume, product temperature, ambient conditions, and process heat inputs. To ensure stable temperature control and energy efficiency, Barry Brown assesses your full process requirements rather than relying on generic rules of thumb.
Water chillers are suitable for cooling applications above 7ºC, while glycol chillers use a water-glycol mixture to prevent freezing in low-temperature systems and provide greater temperature stability.
Yes. Barry Brown manages full installation, setup, and commissioning, ensuring minimal disruption to existing operations.
Yes, including stainless steel tank fittings, weld-on fittings, and bulkhead fittings.
Yes, we integrate accessories into the tank design for seamless operation.

We stock a wide range of hygienic stainless steel fittings and accessories, including Tri-Clover fittings, BSP and BSM connectors, sprayballs, butterfly valves, sample taps, tube bends, and tees for industrial and food-grade applications.

Yes, you can order individual accessories, replacement parts, and fittings as needed to maintain or upgrade your systems. Just contact us with part details.

Visit Us or Contact Our Pakenham Team

You can contact Barry Brown & Sons by phone, email, online enquiry form, or by visiting our Pakenham facility.

 

For the fastest response, please include details about the equipment you need, your application, preferred size or specifications, site location, and whether you require delivery, installation, or custom fabrication support.

Address

12 Drovers Place, Pakenham VIC 3810

More About Pre Cooling Milk

The specific requirements of a processing site aren't always met by off-the-shelf equipment. Capacity, jacketing configuration, fittings layout and hygienic grade must all match what your operation requires. If there's a mismatch, you may have to compromise on performance or pay for modifications after delivery. Here's where Barry Brown & Sons can help. Since 1970, we have been supplying Australian businesses with stainless steel equipment, including stainless steel tanks, industrial water chillers, fittings and custom fabrication. Across more than 50 years supporting dairy, food, beverage, brewing, chemical and industrial operations, we've learned the importance of understanding your requirements before recommending the right equipment for your site and application. Our team uses high-grade materials and skilled fabricators across every order to support consistent quality control, giving you more peace of mind. What's more, each item is tested against internal quality standards before it leaves our facility. Being based in Pakenham and family-owned, we focus on providing ongoing support when you need it. So, whether you're searching for 'pre cooling milk' or 'bsm union', you can trust that you'll be working with a team that continues to support you beyond the initial purchase.

Your equipment requirements can vary significantly depending on the process, available space and production capacity, so the range needs to accommodate more than standard specifications. We supply new, refurbished and custom-built stainless steel tanks from 10 litres through to 100,000 litres, supporting everything from pilot-scale development to large industrial processing and milk silo applications. The range includes specialised farm milk tanks designed to meet the demands of dairy operations, alongside industrial water tanks used across a variety of processing applications. Vertical or horizontal configurations are available across single skin, insulated, jacketed and dimple-jacketed designs, each manufactured from food-grade 304 or 316 stainless steel for hygienic applications. When off-the-shelf equipment is not the right fit, custom fabrication can provide pipe welding, orbital welding, TIG and MIG welding, CNC machining and assembly to support one-off as well as ongoing production requirements. For dairy processors, we also supply and install pasteurisers & cheese vats suitable for both large-scale industrial production and smaller artisanal operations. Supporting components, including Tri-Clover fittings, BSP and BSM connectors, sprayballs, butterfly valves, sample taps, tube bends and tees, are available as well, so you can turn to us, no matter if you're searching for 'pre cooling milk', '1500 litre stainless steel tank' or 'process cooling chiller'.

To get started, contact us by phone, email or our website enquiry form with your specifications to receive a tailored quote rather than a generic price list. Where your requirements are still taking shape, our team can help determine the right capacity, configuration, stainless grade and cooling specification. We provide Australia-wide delivery as well, including specialist crane transport for heavy or large equipment. To help manage every stage of the installation process, transport, crane lifts, positioning and on-site placement are coordinated around your site access requirements. Our milk tank installation even includes plumbing and electrical integration, helping ensure your tank is operational instead of only being positioned on site. When site access is restricted, we can work with trusted local contractors to support delivery and minimise downtime during installation. Every order comes with compatibility checks to make sure your equipment will integrate with your existing site infrastructure, so you can rest assured whether you're interested in 'cip and sip' or 'stainless steel fittings Melbourne'. Alongside this, we'll confirm the expected lead time during the quoting process based on the tank size, configuration and complexity of your custom order. So, if you've been researching 'industrial water cooling system' or 'cip cleaning' or you have questions about something else, call us now at (03) 5941 6111 to learn more.

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