Stainless Steel Funnels, Kettles, & Custom Fabrication for Food & Beverage Equipment
Food and beverage processing demands components that can handle daily sanitation cycles and strict sanitary environments with zero tolerance for crevices where bacteria can hide. TMS has manufactured seamless, stainless steel funnels, kettles, cups, and cones designed for durability, efficient product flow, and easy clean-out in hygienic processing environments. Common materials used for food and beverage processing equipment are Stainless Steel 304, 309, and 316, Copper Alloys, and Steel Alloys.Â
Our in-stock hoppers and pans are fabricated from 304 and 316 stainless steel, and we specialize in custom modifications to meet exact dimensional and volume requirements. With expertise in sanitary welding, smooth and sanitary finishes, and low-porosity seam welds, we ensure reliable performance and rapid clean-out.Â
From prototype development to high-volume production, TMS delivers proven expertise in food-grade metal spinning and custom stainless steel fabrication. For applications involving temperature-sensitive products, TMS manufactures double walled jacketed funnels designed to maintain precise temperature control during filling and transfer operations. Used widely in chocolate and confectionery processing, dairy production, and sauce and condiment manufacturing, these assemblies circulate hot water, steam, or chilled fluid through a fully enclosed jacket cavity, keeping viscous or temperature-sensitive products flowing consistently without buildup, clogs, or manual intervention between batches. Available in 304 and 316 stainless steel with a 32 Ra sanitary interior finish, in sizes from 4″ to 32″.
Sanitary Finishing
Sanitary polishes are commonly used on stainless steel food and beverage processing equipment, and can be done in-house at TMS. While adding a sanitary polish, a highly skilled polisher takes great care is taken in removing the surface defects in the metal, such as pits, where bacteria could grow. Sanitary finishes are produced by polishing with a 180 – 240 grit belt or wheel finish softened with 120 – 240 grit greaseless compound or a fine non woven abrasive belt or pad.Â
Sanitary polishes enhance protection against bacteria and increase hygiene, while simultaneously creating a smooth surface, improving cleanability. It also helps prevent residue or buildup from accumulating on the metal. Another added benefit is the longevity of the equipment due to the removal of surface impurities.
Food Processing
Stainless steel funnels, cones, and kettles are utilized throughout dry and wet food processing lines, from ingredient transfer and portioning, to filling and discharge. TMS components are specified for grain milling, spice processing, snack food production, and packaged goods lines where consistent flow and sanitary weld seams are non-negotiable.
Applications are available in 304 and 316 stainless steel with 32 Ra finishes. Have something else in mind? Contact us or submit prints using the Request for quote page.
Dairy Processing
Dairy environments demand components that can withstand daily high-temperature wash cycles, aggressive use, and strict sanitary requirements. TMS manufactures seamless stainless steel funnels, and double-walled, jacketed funnels used in milk transfer, cream separation, cheese processing, and yogurt filling lines. Crevice-free welds and smooth interior surfaces prevent bacterial harborage between cycles, critical to these applications.
Beverage and Brewing
From craft brewing to large-scale beverage production, TMS supplies custom stainless steel kettles, cones, and seamless, stainless steel transfer funnels built for high-volume liquid handling. Components are used in wort transfer, hop addition, fermentation vessel fittings, and bottling line feed systems. Custom dimensions, tri-clamp fittings, and sanitary polished interiors available to spec.
For custom specs, contact us or submit a drawing through our Request For Quote form to get started.Â
Chocolate and Confectionery
Temperature control is critical in chocolate and confectionery processing. TMS double-walled jacketed funnels circulate hot water or steam through a fully enclosed cavity to keep chocolate, caramel, and other temperature-sensitive products flowing consistently through filling and depositing operations. Jacketed funnels are available in 304 and 316 SS with 32 Ra sanitary interior finish, in diameters from 4″ to 32″.Â
Sauce, Condiment, and Liquid Filling
High-acid and high-viscosity products like hot sauce, ketchup, dressings, and pastes require components that resist corrosion and prevent product buildup during long production runs. TMSÂ stainless steel funnels and cones are specified for sauce filling lines, condiment portioning systems, and transfer operations where product purity and quick changeover between batches are critical.
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 For food and beverage applications, surface finish and weld integrity are critical to prevent bacterial growth and ensure cleanability. TMS uses advanced finishing and polishing processes to achieve smooth, sanitary surfaces — essential for FDA and USDA compliant environments.
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Whether you are in need of prototype or production quantities, we want to work with you. The collaboration between our customers, sales representatives, and engineers ensure that our customers receive the highest quality parts in a timely manner. Contact us today and we will begin immediately to work towards manufacturing your parts.
Why TMS is a Trusted Partner for For Food Processing Fabrication
Nearly a century of experience in metal spinning & custom fabrication
Expertise in sanitary welding and smooth‑finish polishing
Seamless hopper design (improved clean out and flow performance)
Prototype to full production capabilities
Regularly Formed Materials and Applications
Materials
- Stainless Steels 304, 309, 316
- Copper Alloys
- Steel Alloys
Applications
- Stainless Steel sanitary hoppers & funnels
- Custom cones
- Custom kettles
- Cups and pans
- Custom Cylinders
- Lids
- Welded and polished food contact components