Production Tanks and Drums

Durable and built for performance

Contain and store bioproduction fluids in these durable, all-purpose vessels. These production tanks are economical alternatives to stainless-steel tanks. Designed for use in closed and open systems, they are an excellent choice for reagent storage, aseptic mixing/re-hydration, and dispensing. These vessels are also good solutions for waste management.


Product highlights

Decorative image of closed dome tank

Store, mix and dispense reagents in Thermo Scientific Nalgene Closed-Dome Polypropylene Tanks, designed for use as closed containment systems. Offered in sizes ranging from 76 to 380 L, tanks feature a 150 mm neck opening fitted with a gasketed closure for secure sealing.

Key features:

  • Tanks may be fitted with spigots
  • Autoclavable tanks and closures feature polypropylene construction
Decorative image of rectangular tank

These Thermo Scientific Nalgene Rectangular tanks feature seamless construction for easing cleaning and are suitable for use with many organic chemicals.

Key features:

  • Versatility at lower cost than stainless-steel tanks
  • Impact and abrasion resistant
  • Polypropylene or heavy-duty LLDPE construction are available
  • Polypropylene tanks are available in sizes ranging from 8 – 114 L
  • LLDPE tanks are available in sizes ranging from 19 – 208 L

Tanks can be modified with a factory installed spigot

Decorative image of cylindrical tank

These Thermo Scientific Nalgene cylindrical tanks are durable, all-purpose vessels suitable for containing and storing bioproduction fluids, these tanks are an economical alternative to stainless-steel tanks.

Key features:

  • Linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE),  polypropylene (PP) and heavy duty LLDPE construction are available
  • Impact and abrasion resistant
  • Available in a range of sizes from 19 – 757 L
  • Sizes up to 378 L available with factory-installed spigots
Decorative image of cylindrical drums

Thermo Scientific cylindrical drums provide a qualified shipping system for BioProcess Containers (BPCs) as well as in-process liquid handling applications.

Key features:

  • Linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE),  construction are available
  • Available in 50, 100, 200, and 250 L sizes 
  • Top- or bottom drain options available
  • Support a range of BPCs and tank liner designs
  • Used for in-process applications such as harvesting and storage, and in-process liquid handling
  • Validated for transportation of sterile process liquids    
Decorative illustration of tank liners

Designed specifically to fit Nalgene and Thermo Scientific cylindrical tanks and drums, these tank liners feature an open-bag, flat-bottom design to enhance your mixing capabilities and to maximize the utility of your carboys and tanks.

Key features:

  • Removes the need for tank cleaning and reduces the cycle times
  • Film availability: Aegis5-14, CX3-9, ASI 26, and Nalgene Coex polyethylene film.
  • Sizes ranging from 19 – 787 L
  • Gamma-irradiated
Decorative image of closed dome tank

Store, mix and dispense reagents in Thermo Scientific Nalgene Closed-Dome Polypropylene Tanks, designed for use as closed containment systems. Offered in sizes ranging from 76 to 380 L, tanks feature a 150 mm neck opening fitted with a gasketed closure for secure sealing.

Key features:

  • Tanks may be fitted with spigots
  • Autoclavable tanks and closures feature polypropylene construction
Decorative image of rectangular tank

These Thermo Scientific Nalgene Rectangular tanks feature seamless construction for easing cleaning and are suitable for use with many organic chemicals.

Key features:

  • Versatility at lower cost than stainless-steel tanks
  • Impact and abrasion resistant
  • Polypropylene or heavy-duty LLDPE construction are available
  • Polypropylene tanks are available in sizes ranging from 8 – 114 L
  • LLDPE tanks are available in sizes ranging from 19 – 208 L

Tanks can be modified with a factory installed spigot

Decorative image of cylindrical tank

These Thermo Scientific Nalgene cylindrical tanks are durable, all-purpose vessels suitable for containing and storing bioproduction fluids, these tanks are an economical alternative to stainless-steel tanks.

Key features:

  • Linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE),  polypropylene (PP) and heavy duty LLDPE construction are available
  • Impact and abrasion resistant
  • Available in a range of sizes from 19 – 757 L
  • Sizes up to 378 L available with factory-installed spigots
Decorative image of cylindrical drums

Thermo Scientific cylindrical drums provide a qualified shipping system for BioProcess Containers (BPCs) as well as in-process liquid handling applications.

Key features:

  • Linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE),  construction are available
  • Available in 50, 100, 200, and 250 L sizes 
  • Top- or bottom drain options available
  • Support a range of BPCs and tank liner designs
  • Used for in-process applications such as harvesting and storage, and in-process liquid handling
  • Validated for transportation of sterile process liquids    
Decorative illustration of tank liners

Designed specifically to fit Nalgene and Thermo Scientific cylindrical tanks and drums, these tank liners feature an open-bag, flat-bottom design to enhance your mixing capabilities and to maximize the utility of your carboys and tanks.

Key features:

  • Removes the need for tank cleaning and reduces the cycle times
  • Film availability: Aegis5-14, CX3-9, ASI 26, and Nalgene Coex polyethylene film.
  • Sizes ranging from 19 – 787 L
  • Gamma-irradiated
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Closed-dome tanks
Rectangular tanks
Cylindrical drums
Cylindrical drums
Tank liners

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