Bioprocess Tank Liners for Large-Scale Storage
Single-use tank liners for stainless steel and plastic tanks. 50 liters to 5,000+ liters. Eliminate cleaning validation, reduce contamination risk. Made in Germany.
What Are Bioprocess Tank Liners?
Bioprocess tank liners are flexible, single-use containment systems designed to fit inside stainless steel or plastic tanks, creating a sterile barrier between the tank surface and your biopharmaceutical products. These disposable liners eliminate the need for tank cleaning and sterilization, dramatically reducing validation requirements, turnaround time, and contamination risk.
Our tank liners are manufactured from USP Class VI certified polyethylene film, gamma sterilized to ensure sterility, and available in volumes ranging from 50 liters to 5,000+ liters. Each liner is custom-configured to fit your specific tank dimensions and process requirements, with multiple port options for filling, draining, sampling, and venting.
Why Choose Tank Liners Over Traditional Tank Cleaning?
- Eliminate Cleaning Validation: No CIP/SIP required – save weeks of validation time
- Reduce Contamination Risk: Fresh sterile liner for each batch
- Faster Batch Turnaround: Switch between products in minutes
- Lower Operating Costs: Reduce water, chemical, steam consumption by 70-90%
- Enable Multi-Product Facilities: Use same tank for different products
- Smaller Footprint: Eliminate dedicated cleaning areas
Key Features & Benefits
Wide Volume Range
50L (R&D) to 5,000L+ (commercial). Custom sizes for your exact tank dimensions.
Universal Compatibility
Fits stainless steel, plastic containers, portable totes, IBCs. Fixed and portable configurations.
Custom Ports
Top fill, bottom drain, sampling, vent filters, temperature probes. MPC, tri-clamp, hose barbs.
Temperature Resistant
-20°C to +40°C range. Maintain product integrity across temperatures.
100% Tested
Every liner pressure tested. Burst strength >2 bar for safe filling and transport.
Transport Ready
Use in portable containers for safe transport. Reduce spillage and contamination risk.
Applications of Tank Liners
Bulk Storage Applications
- Media Storage: Store prepared cell culture media at 2-8°C for up to 4 weeks
- Buffer Storage: Hold buffers for chromatography, formulation, washing
- Intermediate Product: Store harvested culture, clarified lysate, purified intermediates
- Final Product: Hold bulk drug substance before fill/finish
Transport & Distribution
- Inter-Facility Transport: Move materials between manufacturing sites
- Contract Manufacturing: Ship to CMOs for fill/finish
- Regional Distribution: Distribute to regional packaging facilities
- Cold Chain: Maintain temperature during transport
Manufacturing Operations
- Multi-Product Facilities: Switch products without cleaning
- Campaign Manufacturing: Rapid changeover between campaigns
- Flexible Capacity: Adjust volume based on batch size
- Process Hold: Temporary storage during purification
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Material | Polyethylene (PE) or EVOH | USP Class VI |
| Film Thickness | 300-600 µm | ±10% tolerance |
| Burst Strength | >2 bar (typical >3 bar) | ASTM D751 |
| Sterilization | Gamma 25-50 kGy | ISO 11137 |
| SAL | 10⁻⁶ | ISO 11137 |
| Temperature | -20°C to +40°C | Validated |
| E&L Data | Available | USP <661>, <1664> |
Available Sizes
Small Scale
R&D, pilot
Medium Scale
Clinical mfg
Production
Commercial
Large Scale
High volume
Custom
Ultra-large
Frequently Asked Questions
50L to 5,000+ liters. Common: 200L, 500L, 1000L, 2000L, 3000L. Custom sizes with 50-100 unit minimum.
Custom-manufactured for cylindrical, rectangular, conical, dish bottom tanks. Provide dimensions for confirmation.
Insert folded liner, unfold, position ports, connect lines, fill slowly. Takes 15-30 minutes. Installation protocols provided.
>99% recovery with proper drainage. Much better than traditional tanks (1-3% retention).
Standard: 4-6 weeks. Custom: 8-12 weeks including design and validation.
Ready to Simplify Storage?
Our team will help you select the right configuration and provide complete support.