{"id":1094,"date":"2026-01-24T07:26:46","date_gmt":"2026-01-24T07:26:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/micetusedbrewingequipment.com\/?page_id=1094"},"modified":"2026-03-18T01:13:12","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T01:13:12","slug":"how-our-used-equipment-program-works","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/micetusedbrewingequipment.com\/ja\/how-our-used-equipment-program-works\/","title":{"rendered":"How Our Used Equipment Program Works"},"content":{"rendered":"
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How Our Used Brewery Equipment Program Works: 8 Steps from Inspection to Ready-to-Brew<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Factory-quality brewing systems at a smarter investment level<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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When you buy used brewery equipment, tanks or packaging lines, you\u2019re not just buying stainless steel \u2013 you\u2019re buying process stability, safety and future expansion capacity<\/strong>.<\/p>

Micet\u2019s used equipment program is built around one simple promise:<\/p>

Every tank or system we deliver has been inspected, refurbished, tested and verified before shipping \u2013 so you get factory-level quality at a significantly lower investment, without sacrificing safety, performance or reliability.<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>

This article walks you through, step by step, how our used equipment program works for:<\/p>

  • Used brewhouse systems<\/p><\/li>

  • Used fermentation and bright beer tanks<\/p><\/li>

  • Used kombucha, winery and distillery vessels<\/p><\/li>

  • Used beer packaging and support equipment<\/p>

    From \u201cRandom Second-Hand\u201d to an Engineered Used Solution<\/h2>

    Traditional second-hand equipment buying is risky:
    you see photos, maybe a short video, transfer money, and hope it works when it arrives.<\/p>

    Micet\u2019s used equipment program changes that model:<\/p>

    • We treat every used tank or system as an engineering project<\/strong>, not as loose scrap equipment.<\/p><\/li>

    • Each unit is checked against process requirements<\/strong>, not just visually looked at.<\/p><\/li>

    • We combine used vessels<\/strong> with new controls, valves, CIP and utilities<\/strong> where necessary to balance cost and risk.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>

      So instead of buying \u201cwhatever is available\u201d, you get a designed, documented and tested used equipment solution<\/strong> tailored to your brewery, kombucha plant, distillery or winery.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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      How We Refurbish and Certify Used Brewery Equipment<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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      Before any used brewery equipment<\/strong> is offered to you, it goes through a strict refurbishment and quality control process in our factory. This helps you avoid hidden risks, reduce installation issues and put the system back into production as quickly as possible<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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      Initial Inspection & Evaluation<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

      Overall check of tanks, brewhouse and auxiliaries (corrosion, welds, jackets, fittings) to decide repair scope and \u201cas-is \/ refurbished\u201d level.<\/p>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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      Disassembly & Deep Cleaning<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

      Key parts are opened, then internally and externally cleaned, descaled and rinsed to restore hygienic stainless-steel surfaces.<\/p>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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      Mechanical & Electrical Check<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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      Replacement of Worn Parts<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

      Critical wear parts (seals, gaskets, valves, sight glasses, selected pumps\/motors) are replaced; welds and damaged areas are reworked where needed.<\/p>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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      Pressure, Leak & CIP Testing<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

      Tanks and jackets are pressure- and leak-tested; pipelines and CIP cycles are checked to ensure tightness and cleanability for brewing use.<\/p>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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      Final Quality Report & Packaging<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

      We prepare a short quality summary and photo record, then securely pack the equipment for international transport and easy on-site installation.<\/p>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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      1. Step One \u2013 Project Brief & Application Analysis<\/h2>

      Everything starts from your process, not from our stock list.<\/p>

      We ask a few key questions:<\/p>

      • What are you producing? (beer, kombucha, spirits, wine, RTD, etc.)<\/p><\/li>

      • Current and target capacity? (HL per batch, per month, per year)<\/p><\/li>

      • Existing equipment on site? (brewhouse size, cellar volume, packaging)<\/p><\/li>

      • Space, utilities and local standards? (power, steam, water, drainage, safety rules)<\/p><\/li>

      • Investment range, timeline and expansion plan?<\/p><\/li><\/ul>

        Based on these answers, our engineering team identifies:<\/p>

        • Which process steps can be safely covered by used \/ refurbished equipment<\/strong><\/p><\/li>

        • Which steps should be new or upgraded<\/strong> (especially safety, hygiene, control and precision areas)<\/p><\/li>

        • Whether a hybrid new + used solution<\/strong> will give you the best balance of cost, reliability and future expansion<\/p><\/li><\/ul>

          Only after that, we start matching you with suitable used tanks, brewhouses or lines in our program.<\/p>

          2. Step Two \u2013 Initial Selection & Incoming Inspection<\/h2>

          Every tank or system entering Micet\u2019s used equipment program goes through a structured incoming inspection<\/strong>. We never ship \u201cas-found\u201d equipment directly to you.<\/p>

          For each unit we check:<\/p>

          • Basic identity<\/strong><\/p>

            • Manufacturer, model, year (when available)<\/p><\/li>

            • Previous application (beer, wine, dairy, soft drinks, etc.)<\/p><\/li>

            • Geometric details: volume, cone angle, height, jacket areas<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li>

            • Mechanical condition<\/strong><\/p>

              • Shell, cone and top head for dents, corrosion or damage<\/p><\/li>

              • Weld seams and nozzle connections<\/p><\/li>

              • Legs, frames, platforms and supports<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li>

              • Pressure & safety<\/strong> (where applicable)<\/p>

                • Design pressure and previous working pressure<\/p><\/li>

                • Jacket design and maximum test pressure<\/p><\/li>

                • Condition of safety valves, pressure gauges, vents, PRVs<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li>

                • Internal surfaces<\/strong><\/p>

                  • Sample of internal welds and surface finish<\/p><\/li>

                  • Signs of pitting, rust, product build-up or improper CIP<\/p><\/li>

                  • Existing internal accessories (CIP spray ball, temp wells, sample valves)<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li>

                  • Utilities & connections<\/strong><\/p>

                    • Type and size of inlets\/outlets, fittings (tri-clamp, DIN, SMS, etc.)<\/p><\/li>

                    • Existing jackets, cooling\/heating zones, sensor ports<\/p><\/li>

                    • Motors, agitators, pumps and control devices (if included)<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>

                      Each unit is then graded<\/strong> and assigned a suitable refurbishment scope. Tanks or equipment that do not pass our minimum standards are simply rejected from the program<\/strong>, not resold.<\/p>

                      3. Step Three \u2013 Defining the Refurbishment Scope<\/h2>

                      Not all projects need the same level of refurbishment.
                      We design 3\u20134 typical refurbishment levels<\/strong> depending on your risk profile and budget:<\/p>

                      3.1 \u201cClean & Verified\u201d Level<\/h3>

                      • For low-pressure, low-risk applications (e.g. cold liquor, simple buffer tanks)<\/p><\/li>

                      • Focus on deep cleaning, descaling and internal passivation<\/strong><\/p><\/li>

                      • Replace critical seals, gaskets and low-cost valves where needed<\/p><\/li>

                      • Perform leak tests and basic functional checks<\/p><\/li><\/ul>

                        This is the most economical way to reuse non-critical vessels safely.<\/p>

                        3.2 \u201cStandard Refurbished\u201d Level<\/h3>

                        Most of our used brewery equipment and used fermentation tanks<\/strong> fall into this scope:<\/p>

                        • Full internal and external cleaning, mechanical polishing where needed<\/strong><\/p><\/li>

                        • Acid pickling and passivation<\/strong> of the internal stainless surfaces<\/p><\/li>

                        • Replacement of worn or obsolete valves, fittings and gaskets<\/p><\/li>

                        • Removal or replacement of corroded nozzles and small components<\/p><\/li>

                        • Pressure and leak tests<\/strong> on tanks and jackets according to design<\/p><\/li>

                        • Testing of cooling jackets, agitators and key instrumentation<\/p><\/li>

                        • Repainting or touch-up of carbon steel support structures (where applicable)<\/p><\/li><\/ul>

                          This gives you a tank or system that is ready for hygienic production<\/strong>, with a clear understanding of what is used and what is new.<\/p>

                          3.3 \u201cUpgraded \/ Hybrid Level\u201d<\/h3>

                          For critical process steps (e.g. brewhouse, main fermentation, CIP, packaging), we often propose an upgraded hybrid refurbishment<\/strong>:<\/p>

                          • Tank body or frame is reused and refurbished<\/p><\/li>

                          • New valves, pumps, safety devices and instrumentation<\/strong> are installed<\/p><\/li>

                          • New controls (PLC, HMI, PID or basic panels) are designed and wired<\/p><\/li>

                          • Piping is redesigned to suit your layout and process<\/p><\/li>

                          • CIP connections and cleaning patterns are optimized for your product<\/p><\/li><\/ul>

                            This level is typical for:<\/p>

                            • Used brewhouses<\/strong> configured with new control panels and pumps<\/strong><\/p><\/li>

                            • Used unitanks<\/strong> combined with new glycol piping and manifolds<\/strong><\/p><\/li>

                            • Used fillers or cappers<\/strong> paired with new conveyors, coders and inspection devices<\/strong><\/p><\/li><\/ul>

                              You still benefit from the price advantage of used stainless steel and frames, but critical parts operate like a new system.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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                              We can modify used fermentation tanks to fit your existing cellar layout and process design.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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                              4. Step Four \u2013 Mechanical Refurbishment & Surface Treatment<\/h2>

                              Once the scope is defined and approved, the actual mechanical work begins.<\/p>

                              4.1 Structural & Weld Repairs<\/h3>

                              • Straightening minor dents where necessary<\/p><\/li>

                              • Re-welding or reinforcing damaged connections<\/p><\/li>

                              • Installing new nozzles or reorienting existing ones to match your layout<\/p><\/li>

                              • Checking and tightening all leg and frame connections<\/p><\/li><\/ul>

                                We focus on restoring mechanical integrity<\/strong> without overspending on purely cosmetic changes\u2014unless you request them.<\/p>

                                4.2 Internal Cleaning, Polishing and Passivation<\/h3>

                                For all process-contact surfaces, especially in brewery, kombucha, winery and distillery applications<\/strong>, we ensure:<\/p>

                                • Removal of old product residues, beer stone, tartaric deposits or scale<\/p><\/li>

                                • Mechanical or chemical cleaning depending on condition<\/p><\/li>

                                • Acid pickling and passivation<\/strong> of internal stainless steel to restore corrosion resistance<\/p><\/li>

                                • Local polishing of welds and rough spots where necessary to improve cleanability<\/p><\/li><\/ul>

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                                  We perform pressure testing, weld inspection, polishing and internal acid cleaning<\/strong> on all key tanks and pipelines, then provide test records and photos<\/strong> so you clearly understand the real condition and hygiene level of each used brewery system before shipment.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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                                  5. Step Five \u2013 Functional Testing & Quality Verification<\/h2>

                                  Before any used tank or system leaves our factory, it undergoes functional testing<\/strong> according to its application and pressure design.<\/p>

                                  5.1 Tanks & Vessels<\/h3>

                                  For fermentation tanks, bright beer tanks, kombucha tanks, wine tanks and support vessels we perform:<\/p>