● FAMILY OWNED & OPERATING SINCE 1970

Second Hand Milk Vat

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.

50+

Years trading

11

Product categories

Global

Delivery & install

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50+ Years Experience

WORLDWide Delivery

Custom Builds & Fittings

Refurbished Options Available

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Stainless Steel 4800lt Jacketed Tank For Sale
Capacity 4800lt
Height 2100mm
Diameter 2100mm
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Stainless Steel 4500lt Jacketed Tank For Sale
Capacity 4500lt
Height 2000mm
Diameter 2100mm
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Stainless Steel 4000lt Jacketed Tank For Sale
Capacity 4000lt
Height 1700mm
Diameter 2150mm
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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.
Barry Brown workshop and yard with stainless steel tanks awaiting despatch
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 Second Hand Milk Vat

Moving equipment from delivery to operation isn't straightforward when several trades need to work together. Installation risk lands on procurement and operations managers whenever a supplier's scope ends at delivery. Plus, ageing equipment that starts to underperform brings a further problem: downtime. A worn-out tank or a chiller that loses capacity may force your company to look for a qualified supplier even if you don't have the time or resources. As such, Barry Brown & Sons is here to work with sites facing exactly these issues. Australia-wide industrial equipment supply and fabrication has been our focus for more than 50 years, operating as a family-owned business from Pakenham. Since 1970, we have been supplying stainless steel equipment, from tanks and industrial water chillers to fittings and custom fabrication. Supporting sites across the beverage, food, brewing, dairy, industrial processing and chemical sectors, our team works as an engineering partner instead of simply supplying equipment. We assess your site requirements first before recommending equipment, then source, modify and install gear matched to your specific operation. If you've been searching for 'second hand milk vat' or 'milk vat for sale', our long-running presence lets you know that support will still be there after the equipment arrives.

We can supply you with new, refurbished and custom-built stainless steel tanks from 10 litres to 100,000 litres, with our range being able to support pilot systems, large-scale industrial processing and milk silo applications. Whether you require industrial water tanks or other types of steel tanks, we offer single skin, insulated, jacketed, dimple-jacketed, vertical and horizontal configurations that cover all stainless steel grades, including food-grade 304 and 316. Such equipment can be used as farm milk tanks, but they can also support fermentation and brewing, as well as food processing for sauces, ingredients and prepared foods. Your existing tanks may also be upgraded rather than replaced, subject to assessment. When existing equipment is suitable for modification, parts such as agitators, inlets, outlets and connections can be added. If you're comparing cost options, we also carry a collection of refurbished stainless steel tanks and chillers, which can be suitable for operations that deal with pasteurisers & cheese vats. Every refurbished item undergoes checks for structural integrity, operational suitability and compliance, so you get a reliable option at a lower cost compared to brand-new equipment. Whether you're looking up 'second hand milk vat', 'used milk vat for sale' or 'dairy machines', rest assured that we present you with various options, be it industrial tanks, chillers and cooling systems, or supporting products and systems.

If you prefer to get more than a price list, you can easily reach us by phone, email or the website enquiry form. Our team can prepare a tailored quote as soon as you share your specifications. We can walk you through capacity, configuration, stainless grade and cooling specifications if your site requirements aren't defined yet. You're also welcome to review our size and specification guides online before getting in touch if you'd prefer to prepare. With transparent information available, you can compare configurations and shortlist what suits your site. We run compatibility checks on every order before dispatch, confirming the equipment suits your site's current infrastructure. As for custom orders, lead times are based on the overall equipment size, configuration and complexity, and timelines are confirmed during the quoting process. Beyond equipment supply, the same team can manage the control panel setup, electrical work and wiring required on site. That means you can experience one point of accountability from supply to commissioning, whether you're looking up 'chiller for milk cooling' or 'bsp threaded fittings'. Contact us today to discuss your requirements and continue learning more about 'Tank manufacturers', 'Milk pasteuriser for sale Australia' and beyond.

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