{"product_id":"cfm-honey-tank-50-kg-tank-with-4-lock-lid","title":"Carl Fritz 50kg Stainless Steel Honey Tank – Airtight Locking Lid \u0026 Honey Tap","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePremium German-made honey storage and settling tank with a secure, airtight locking lid.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarl Fritz 50kg Stainless Steel Honey Tank\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a beautifully engineered solution for beekeepers and honey producers who want to store, settle and dispense their honey in a clean, secure and hygienic environment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufactured in Germany by Carl Fritz (CFM), this professional-quality honey tank features \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efour locking catches and a food-safe silicone gasket\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, creating a tight, airtight seal when the lid is properly secured.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike the standard CFM 50kg honey tank with a loose-fitting lid, this model allows the lid to be firmly clamped into position, providing additional protection against dust, moisture and airborne contaminants during storage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstructed from durable stainless steel, the tank also features a gently sloping base and a low-positioned 1½-inch honey tap for convenient, controlled dispensing into jars or other containers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for hobbyist and commercial beekeepers alike, it's a practical investment for anyone who values quality, hygiene and reliable honey processing equipment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50kg Honey Capacity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Suitable for storing, settling and dispensing honey after extraction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFour-Catch Airtight Locking Lid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Secure lid with food-safe silicone gasket for a tight seal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePremium Stainless Steel Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Durable, hygienic and easy to clean.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSloping, Seam-Welded Base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Designed to encourage honey to flow towards the outlet and minimise trapped residue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGerman-Made Carl Fritz Quality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Precision-manufactured beekeeping equipment from an established German specialist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Makes the Locking-Lid Version Different?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarl Fritz offers two popular 50kg honey tanks, and the principal difference is the lid.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe standard version features a loose-fitting lid that rests on top of the tank.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis upgraded model has four locking catches and a food-safe silicone gasket\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, allowing the lid to be secured firmly against the rim of the tank.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis makes it particularly attractive to beekeepers who want additional protection for honey being stored between extraction, settling and bottling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe locking lid helps:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep the tank securely closed during storage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReduce exposure to dust and airborne contamination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvide a tighter seal than a conventional loose-fitting lid.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep the lid firmly in position when the tank is not in use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor beekeepers producing honey for sale, the secure locking arrangement is a valuable practical feature in a well-organised honey processing room.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant: This tank is not designed for pressurised or vacuum operation and must not be connected to a honey pump in a way that creates suction or pressure inside the sealed vessel. Doing so could deform or implode the stainless steel tank walls.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for Efficient Honey Handling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSloping Base and Low-Positioned Honey Tap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tank has a gently sloping base that directs honey towards the outlet, making it easier to dispense honey and reducing the amount left behind.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 1½-inch honey tap is welded at the bottom level of the tank, allowing convenient filling of jars and containers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHygienic Stainless Steel Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tank features a seam-welded, gap-free base, helping prevent honey and debris from collecting in difficult-to-clean joints.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStainless steel is a practical, durable choice for honey handling and is easy to clean and maintain between batches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConvenient Drop Handles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo drop handles make the tank easier to position and handle when empty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs with all honey tanks, suitable lifting equipment or assistance should be used when the tank contains significant quantities of honey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarl Fritz Imkertechnik (CFM)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer item code\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5000184\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCapacity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50kg honey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStainless steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemovable lid with four locking catches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLid seal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood-safe silicone gasket\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInternal diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBase\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeam-welded, gap-free construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTank floor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSloping towards the outlet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHoney outlet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1½-inch honey tap, welded at bottom level\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrop handles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e55.5cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmpty weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. 6.2kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry of manufacture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGermany\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Choose Carl Fritz?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGerman craftsmanship, proven engineering and equipment designed for serious beekeepers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarl Fritz has been manufacturing specialist beekeeping equipment in Germany since 1827.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnown for its attention to detail, durable materials and quality manufacturing, Carl Fritz produces honey processing equipment for beekeepers who want dependable performance and long-term value.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGwenyn Gruffydd\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, we work directly with Carl Fritz to bring genuine German-manufactured honey processing equipment to the UK.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs commercial beekeepers ourselves, we understand the importance of investing in well-made equipment that performs reliably season after season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you're upgrading your honey room or investing in your first professional stainless steel tank, we're here to help you choose the right equipment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant Usage \u0026amp; Safety Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a storage, settling and dispensing tank, not a pressure or vacuum vessel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe four locking catches create a secure lid 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If you're planning to incorporate a honey pump into your processing setup, contact us for advice on suitable tanks and connections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeed Advice?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot sure whether to choose the locking-lid or loose-lid version?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGet in touch with Gwenyn Gruffydd. 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