Sanitary Manways & Manhole Covers

Yuanzhou manufactures sanitary manways and manhole covers for pressure vessels, storage tanks and reactors in food, dairy, pharmaceutical and biotech processing. Our manways provide safe tank access while maintaining vessel integrity and hygienic sealing.

316L Stainless Steel
12" - 24" Opening Sizes
Pressure Rated ASME VIII

Sanitary Manway Types

Complete range of manways for tank and vessel access in hygienic processing applications.

Round Pressure Manways

Circular pressure-rated manways for storage tanks and pressure vessels. Bolted or hinged cover with EPDM or silicone gasket for reliable sealing.

Sizes: 12", 16", 20", 24" Pressure rated to ASME VIII Hinged or bolted cover

Rectangular Manways

Rectangular access covers for larger openings in fermentation tanks and mixing vessels. Provides ergonomic entry for inspection and cleaning.

Sizes: 16"x20", 18"x24" Bolted construction Large access opening

Non-Pressure Manways

Lightweight manway covers for atmospheric storage tanks and vessels. Quick-opening designs for frequent access and inspection.

Sizes: 12", 16", 20" Atmospheric pressure Quick-opening clamp

Sanitary Manway Features

Engineered for safe access, reliable sealing and easy maintenance in hygienic processing systems.

Pressure Rated Design

Manways designed and pressure rated to ASME Section VIII standards for safe operation in pressurized vessels and tanks.

Hygienic Sealing

Smooth internal surface with compression gasket provides leak-free, sanitary seal. No crevices for bacterial growth or product contamination.

Easy Access

Hinged or quick-opening covers allow fast access for inspection, cleaning and maintenance without complete disassembly.

Corrosion Resistance

316L stainless steel construction provides superior corrosion resistance for long service life in demanding processing environments.

Technical Specifications

Standard specifications for Yuanzhou sanitary manways and manhole covers.

Materials & Construction

Body Material 304, 316L Stainless Steel
Gasket Material EPDM, Silicone VMQ, Viton
Surface Finish Ra ≤ 0.8μm (Mechanical Polished)
Cover Type Hinged, Bolted, Quick-opening
Pressure Rating Full vacuum to 3 bar (pressure models)

Sizes & Standards

Round Manway Sizes 12", 16", 20", 24"
Rectangular Sizes 16"x20", 18"x24"
Design Standards ASME Section VIII, DIN 28120
Flange Connection Welded to vessel per ASME standards
Certifications ISO 9001, 3.1 Material Certificates

Applications in Multiple Industries

Sanitary manways for tank access across food, pharmaceutical and chemical processing sectors.

Need Custom Manway Design?

Our engineering team can design and manufacture custom manways for unique vessel configurations and specifications. Contact us to discuss your tank access requirements.

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