Note: The following is an excerpt from anhistorical account by Carl Nielsen whowas co-founder and President of DCI, Inc.from 1955 until his retirement in 1987.

“DCI began on a cold winter day in 1955when Carl Nielsen, who was thenequipment sales manager for OwatonnaCreamery Supplies Co., was visiting withFred and Richard Konsor, who ownedKonsor Brothers’ Welding and MachineShop in Holdingford, MN. The threediscussed orders which Carl had placedwith the Konsors for producing stainlesssteel storage tanks. During theconversation, Carl suggested that it mightbe worthwhile to investigate thepossibilities of forming a new corporationfor the manufacture of stainless steelequipment for the dairy industry. Fred andRichard were receptive to the idea, soCarl resigned his position at OwatonnaCreamery Supplies Co.; borrowed moneyfrom friends to invest in the newcompany and brought in investors alongwith Fred and Richard who agreed toinvest their equipment and talent in thecompany.

Dairy Craft, Inc., started operations onMay 1, 1955, in a vacant farm implementbuilding in Holdingford purchased on acontract-for-deed basis. In the ensuingyears, two major additions were attachedto the building.

In 1969, having outgrown theHoldingford plant, DCI moved to itspresent location in St. Cloud througharrangements made with St. CloudOpportunities, Inc., and local banks. Anaddition was built onto the plant in 1974.

The quality of stainless steel equipmentbeing made by DCI, Inc., was beingpurchased by a wide range of industries.In 1978, it became apparent that theDairy Craft corporate name was notsymbolic of the products and industriesbeing served by the company and thename was changed to DCI, Inc.”

An EmployeeOwned Company

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History Fifty Years of QualityCraftsmanshipIn 2001, DCI formed anaffiliation which once againexpanded the servicesoffered—field fabrication oftanks, known as DCI Site-Fab.The facility in Ozark, Missouri,is the base for Site-Fab, aswell as shop-fabricated tanks.

Today, DCI provides stainlesssteel/high alloy equipment tomany industries worldwide—companies whose processesrequire the metal’s long-lasting, corrosion-resistantadvantages.

We thank all of our manycustomers as we celebrate 50years and look to a successfulfuture!

Carl Nielsen1918–1998

1914–1995 1914–1990Richard & Fred Konsor

Why DCI?DCI, Inc. is a world leader in themanufacturing and servicing of both shopand field-fabricated storage and processingtanks and vessels. Proudly serving thepharmaceutical, bioscience, chemical,cosmetic, food, dairy, beverage and brewingindustries, DCI has remained true to ourcommitment to quality since 1955 throughour design and fabrication services.

We strive toward continuous improvementthrough involvement. We are members ofISPE, IAFIS, FPMA, FISA, IDFA, SADFM, QCS(SECO/Quality Check’d), ASME, AWS, NACE,ASTM, ASM, ASME-BPE, as well as manyregional organizations.

As an employee-owned company, we’recommitted to complete customer satisfactionthrough quality, value and service. We knowour success is related to your satisfaction!

C O M M I T T E D T O

B E I N G T H E

P R E M I E R E

S U P P L I E R O F

I N N O V A T I V E

S O L U T I O N S F O R

O U R C U S T O M E R S

T H R O U G H T H E

D E S I G N A N D

F A B R I C A T I O N O F

S T A I N L E S S S T E E L

E Q U I P M E N T.

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Why DCI?

Why DCI?…experience, commitmentand quality—we’ve beenhere for over 50 years andwe’re looking forward to asuccessful future!

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D C I G O E S T H E E X T R A M I L E

T O C O M P L E T E Y O U R P R O J E C T

T O T H E F U L L E S T. N O D E T A I L

I S O V E R L O O K E D .

DCI, Inc.Corporate OfficesSt. Cloud, Minnesota

Plant Area: 87,640 sq. ft.Office Area: 12,960 sq.ft.

DCI, Inc.Springfield DivisionOzark, Missouri

Plant Area: 10,000 sq. ft.Office Area: 800 sq.ft.

Customer FAT (Factory AcceptanceTesting)/Inspection Room

DCI’s new, climate-controlled, semi-privateinspection room includes an office area andall utilities to serve our customers’requirements during inspection. Approximatedimensions are 23' W x 60' L x 21' H.

Code Compliance Capabilities

Other Capabilities

ASME Section VIII, Div. 1ASME Pressure Vessel Code—“U” Stamp

ASME BPE Standard

3A (Authorization Holder for 01-, 22-, 24-,25-, 32-)

National Board—“R” Stamp

CE Marking (PED)

API 620 & 650

NBIC

CRN

OSHA

UBC

IBC

USDA

UL 58, 80, 142 (Underwriters Lab)

TEMA (Tubular Exchange Mfg. Assoc.)

cGMP’s

NSF

ANSI

AISC

ASTM

AWS

BOCA

NFPA-30

WRC (Welding Research Council)

AutoCAD 2D & 3D

3D Modeling (Autodesk Inventor)

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D C I A L W AY S D E L I V E R S

G R E A T S E R V I C E B Y E V E N

G R E A T E R E M P L O Y E E S .

K N O W L E D G E A B L E A N D

D E P E N D A B L E — Y O U C A N

C O U N T O N D C I .

The DCI Team

All of us at DCI are proud to be a custommanufacturer of equipment for ourcustomers. Our engineered-to-orderapproach allows us to design to ourcustomers’ standards of excellence, andour over 2,500 years of combined years-of-service experience ensures we fabricatequality equipment!

DCI’s process is a team approach. Manyof our internal resources are concentratedby industry, enabling people experiencedin your applications to provideknowledgeable service. From the salesproposal/estimate, engineering/drafting,and materials/inventory associates to thecraftspeople on our shop floor whoperform the forming, welding,machining/polishing and shipment of yourorder, DCI works together as a team unit.

As we commemorate our 50thanniversary, we celebrate our legacy ofexperience: single-source capability,innovation, product quality, dependability,follow-on service.

W I T H S U C H A

V A R I E D P R O D U C T

L I N E , D C I I S

S U R E T O H A V E

S O M E T H I N G T O

B E N E F I T Y O U R

B U S I N E S S .

Fabrication

Finishing

Welding

Forming

Machine Tools

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FactoryCapabilities

Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)

Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)

Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)

Submerged Arc Welding (SAW)

Plasma Arc Welding (PAW)

Orbital Welding: 3/8" to 4" tube

Flux-Core Arc Welding (FCAW)

Tube to Tube Sheet (GTAW): 5/8" to 5"

Manipulator: 14' x 14' on tracks

Weld Positioners: 25,000 lb. capacitymaximum

Seam Welding Fixtures: up to 24'maximum

10 Liter to 70,000 Gallon (500,000Gallon Site-Fab)

Passivation Equipment

PLC-CIP Skid/Station (2)

Tank Turning Rollers: up to 120,000 lb.capacity

Heat Transfer Surface: coil, half pipe,dimple jacket, laser weld

Plasma-Arc Cutting: 1" SS maximum;portable

Plasma-CNC Burn Table: 2 1/2" SSmaximum; 100" x 144"

Air Compressors 200 HP maximum;1,000 CFM total

Bay Sizes: 60' W x 384' L

Door Sizes: up to and including 22' H x 20' W

Forklifts: up to 11,000 lb. capacity

Overhead Cranes: 23' underhookheight capacity-35 ton capacity

Travel Lift: 25 ton (straddle carrier)

Glass Bead: 22' W x 60' L x 20' H

Paint Booth: 23' W x 80' L x 21' H

Pipe Polishing: external 8" x 20'maximum

Head Polishing: 24" diameterminimum; up to 14' diameter; up to3/4" thick

Cylinder Polishing (internal): 13' ID x 24' L; 24" diameter minimum

Electropolishing: up to 13' diameter,up to 25,000 gallon

Cylinder Rolls: 3/8" x 12' L

Bar/Angle Rolls: 5" x 5" x 1/2" angle · 2 1/2" maximum square bar

Flatbar: 1 1/4" x 9" easy · 3/4" x 5"hard

Tube & Pipe Rolling: 1" diameter x 16gauge wall minimum.; tubing through4" sch. 40 pipe maximum

Shear: 3/8" x 14' L

Circle Shear: 3/16" x 13' diameter

Head Forming

Hydro-Form Presses: 12"-108"-5/16"thick · 12"-132"-1/4" thick (1,500 &3,000 ton presses)

Bumping: 3/8" x 84" diameter

Punch Press: 50 ton 48" throat

Flangers: 14' dia. max. x 3/8" SS · 1/4"through 12" knuckle radius

Press Brake: 300 ton x 14' L

Half Pipe Forming: 2", 3", 4" diameter

Vert. Milling Machine: 2 HP x 11" x58" table

Horiz. Milling Machine: 2 HP x 10" x50" table

Drill Presses: 2" maximum

Threading: through 4" NPT

Drill Press-Radial Arm: 4' arm x 16"column

Band Saws: 36" throat

Abrasive Cut-off Saws: 8" maximum

Lathes

Engine: 32" swing/24"/x120"

Turret: 21" swing

T-Lathe: chuck to 65" diameter

DCI ProductsFood · Dairy · Beverage

Whether you need to store, cool, heat,blend, mix or process, DCI’s outstandingcraftsmanship and proven productperformance are evident. The quality of our products ensures the integrity of yours.

D C I P R O V I D E S

I T S C U S T O M E R S

W I T H T H E M O S T

E F F I C I E N T A N D

H I G H E S T

Q U A L I T Y

S E R V I C E S A N D

E Q U I P M E N T.

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DCI Products

ASME Pressure Vessels

Aseptic Tanks

Batch-Mix Tanks

Blend Tanks

Brew Kettles

Bright Beer Tanks

Dual-Agitated MixTanks

Dynamixers andDynamixer Processors

Evaporators

Fermenters

Honey Melters

Hot/Cold Liquor Tanks

Lagering Tanks

Mash and Lauter Tuns

Mix/Blend Tanks

Portable Vessels

Pressure Vessels

Processors

Reactor Tanks

Round HorizontalStorage Tanks

Sanitary Tanks

Separators

Silo Tanks

Silo Type StorageTanks

Single-Shell Tanks

Starter Tanks

Storage Tanks

Vacuum Chambers

Vats

Whey CrystallizingTanks

Whirlpools

Wine Tanks

Wort Boilers

DCI Site-Fab—fabrication atcustomer’s location

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Positive Material Identification

To assure material traceability ofcomponents built into our products, DCI uses Positive Material Identification(PMI). Using the latest technology, NITON®

X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) hand-heldanalyzers, DCI can validate raw materialsbefore we begin manufacturing ourproducts.

This testing is non-destructive and cangive qualitative and quantitative analysis.The data and NDT software comply withFDA 21 CFR Part 11, which is arequirement for many DCI customers. Ourprocedure follows ASTM E1476 andincludes calibrations to Certified MaterialsReferences (CRMs) to verify that thematerial and documentation is correctbefore production begins. Theperformance and capabilities of the unitand DCI’s procedures guarantee reliable,accurate results.

N E W A N D

I N N O V A T I V E

D E S I G N S A N D

E N G I N E E R I N G

M A K E D C I A C U T

A B O V E T H E R E S T.

Extras

Material Selection

Austenitic Stainless SteelMaterial Selection of Type304/304L, 316/316L, HighPurity 316/316L ESR(Electro-Slag Remelted)

Super Austenitic, Duplex,and Nickel Alloys such asAL6XN®, Inconel®,Hastelloy®

Surface Finishes

Finishes Offered Range from#2B Mill Finish Through 10 RaFinish and Electropolishing

Documentation

Complete Turn-OverDocumentation PackagesDelivered with Vessels

Testing & Inspection

CIP/Riboflavin

Postive Material (PMI)

Surface Finish

Liquid Dye Penetrant

Borescope

Pressure Leak Testing

Welding Oxygen Analyzer

Ferrite Testing

Metallurgical Analysis/OtherTests Such as Radiography,Eddy Current, HeliumTesting Available(Outsourced)

C O U N T O N D C I

T O H A V E W H A T

Y O U N E E D W H E N

Y O U N E E D I T.

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Pharmaceutical · BioscienceChemical · Cosmetic

Expert manufacturing and consistentquality control result in productperfection, the foundation of DCI’ssuperior reputation. Our industryknowledge, technological aptitude andproduct excellence offers solutions to themost demanding and critical processrequirements of our customers.

ASME PressureVessels

Acorn Tanks

Batch-Mix Tanks

Bioreactors

Blend Tanks

ChromatographyVessels

Buffer Tanks

Dual-Agitated MixTanks

Dynamixers andDynamixerProcessors

Fermenters

Jacketed Tanks

Media Vessels

Mix/Blend Tanks

Portable Vessels

Pressure Vessels

Processors

Product HoldVessels

R & D Tanks

Reactor Tanks

Round HorizontalStorage Tanks

Sanitary Tanks

Silo Tanks

Single-Shell Tanks

Storage Tanks

Tulip Tanks

Vacuum Chambers

Vial StopperWashers

WFI Tanks

DCI Site-Fab—fabrication atcustomer’s location

Spray Fixtures (CIP Devices/Sprayballs)

DCI specially designs and fabricatessprayballs and fixtures for your application.

CIP Pre-Validation

Our custom designed and built CIP(Clean-In-Place) system includes a PLC forautomatic control of flow, pressure andtemperature. Timed bursts and othercustomer test requirements can beprogrammed. A process recorderprovides a printout of the parametersfor each test.

Upward Spray Cleaning System

DCI’s optional Upward Spray CleaningSystem, with primary and secondaryinternal vent lines, performs all CIP(Clean-In-Place) operations withoutrequiring access to the top of the tank.Our customers realize cost savings byeliminating the purchase of externalladders, walkways and cages. Because thelines are internal, the cost for insulationand heat tape is also eliminated. Thesystem remains in the tank—there is noneed for removal between CIP cycles.Our design is currently available in sizesranging up to 40,000 gallon silo tanks;additional sizes are available upon reviewof customer specifications. The UpwardSpray Cleaning System is USDA acceptedfor use in 3-A silo tanks.

DCI PharmAssist© Lift Assist Solutions

For manway lifting in a safe and controlled manner, look toDCI PharmAssist© Lift Assist. This new piston style assist isdramatically better than the spring style lift. DCI can field-modify existing tanks from spring to piston without requiringan ASME hydro or R stamp. A conversion kit is also available.Horizontal and vertical designs fit any size manway cover.

Compact, Sealed and Cleanable Design

All Stainless Steel Design Including Belleville Springs

Bushings and Gaskets of FDA Approved Materials

Standard Finish is 32Ra, Other Finishes Available

Adjustable Design

Optional Belleville Springs Loaded in Both Directions for Easeof Opening and Damping any Overhung Load are Availablefor Horizontal or Vertical Lift Assist Design

Vertical Mount includes the same features as on the standardhorizontal mount, along with:

Linear Assist is Specifically Designed for Vessels with FlangedTop Head

Compact Right-Angle Design Allows the Assist to RemainClose to the Vessel Side, Eliminating Interference and SafetyConcerns

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Photo courtesy of CRB Builders and Bernard Andre Photography

Components, Parts & OEM

DCI produces components for a numberof other original equipmentmanufacturers (OEM) using the samequality standards found in all DCIproducts. We also offer a full line ofreplacement parts for manways,agitators, etc.

BearingsCylinders/ShellsGasketsHeat Transfer SurfacesLarge Custom/OEM ProjectsLift AssistsManway Assemblies & PartsMetal StampingMixing/Agitation SystemsSpray Fixtures (CIP Devices/Sprayballs)Tank Heads

Custom-Designed Agitators/Mixers

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DCI Pharmix©

Axial

Bottom-EnteringMagnetic

Coaxial

Counter-Rotating

Disperser

Dual or Triple

Dynamixer

Guarded CageTurbine

High Shear

Low Shear

Off-Set

Propeller Type

Radial Turbine

Rushton Turbine

Scraper

Side-Entering

Squirrel Cage

Sweep: Bottom,Bottom & Side

Top-Entering

Turbine

DCI Site-Fab

DCI can bring the highest skill levels andup-to-date technology directly to anycustomer’s site. DCI Site-Fab is aspecialty, on-site fabricator and erector ofstainless steel tanks, pressure vessels,evaporators, columns and equipment foruse in the pharmaceutical, dairy, food,grain, ethanol, chemical, beverage, wineand brewing industries.

Our field fabrication and service group isa team of experienced field specialists instainless steel and other alloy materialswho supply prompt service for field or in-plant fabrication of any size tank—up to500,000 gallons.

DCI Field Services Group

Repair, modification & maintenancesolutions…at your site, for any size tank:

D C I I S

D E V O T E D T O

S E R V I N G I T S

C U S T O M E R S T O

T H E F U L L E S T

E X T E N T.

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Repair:Agitator Alignment

Vacuum-Collapsed TankRestoration

Demolition

Weld Cracks or Failures

Heat Transfer Services

Valve Replacement

Fittings

Corrosion Removal

Spot Electropolish (EP)

Modification/Addition:Electropolish

Fittings, Valves, CIPFixtures

Heat Transfer Surfaces

Agitator

Tank Capacity Increase

Manway Lift Assists

Tank Rigging

Flashing

Alcove

Testing:CIP/Riboflavin

Positive MaterialIdentification (PMI)

Non-Destructive Testing:

- Ultrasonic Thickness

- Eddy Current

- Liquid Dye Penetrant

- Surface Finish

- Radiograph (X-ray)

Inspections:Gaskets, Sight Glasses,Fittings, ManwaysTanksAgitators

Components, Parts & OEM

DCI produces components for a numberof other original equipmentmanufacturers (OEM) using the samequality standards found in all DCIproducts. We also offer a full line ofreplacement parts for manways,agitators, etc.

BearingsCylinders/ShellsGasketsHeat Transfer SurfacesLarge Custom/OEM ProjectsLift AssistsManway Assemblies & PartsMetal StampingMixing/Agitation SystemsSpray Fixtures (CIP Devices/Sprayballs)Tank Heads

Custom-Designed Agitators/Mixers

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DCI Pharmix©

Axial

Bottom-EnteringMagnetic

Coaxial

Counter-Rotating

Disperser

Dual or Triple

Dynamixer

Guarded CageTurbine

High Shear

Low Shear

Off-Set

Propeller Type

Radial Turbine

Rushton Turbine

Scraper

Side-Entering

Squirrel Cage

Sweep: Bottom,Bottom & Side

Top-Entering

Turbine

DCI Site-Fab

DCI can bring the highest skill levels andup-to-date technology directly to anycustomer’s site. DCI Site-Fab is aspecialty, on-site fabricator and erector ofstainless steel tanks, pressure vessels,evaporators, columns and equipment foruse in the pharmaceutical, dairy, food,grain, ethanol, chemical, beverage, wineand brewing industries.

Our field fabrication and service group isa team of experienced field specialists instainless steel and other alloy materialswho supply prompt service for field or in-plant fabrication of any size tank—up to500,000 gallons.

DCI Field Services Group

Repair, modification & maintenancesolutions…at your site, for any size tank:

D C I I S

D E V O T E D T O

S E R V I N G I T S

C U S T O M E R S T O

T H E F U L L E S T

E X T E N T.

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Repair:Agitator Alignment

Vacuum-Collapsed TankRestoration

Demolition

Weld Cracks or Failures

Heat Transfer Services

Valve Replacement

Fittings

Corrosion Removal

Spot Electropolish (EP)

Modification/Addition:Electropolish

Fittings, Valves, CIPFixtures

Heat Transfer Surfaces

Agitator

Tank Capacity Increase

Manway Lift Assists

Tank Rigging

Flashing

Alcove

Testing:CIP/Riboflavin

Positive MaterialIdentification (PMI)

Non-Destructive Testing:

- Ultrasonic Thickness

- Eddy Current

- Liquid Dye Penetrant

- Surface Finish

- Radiograph (X-ray)

Inspections:Gaskets, Sight Glasses,Fittings, ManwaysTanksAgitators

C O U N T O N D C I

T O H A V E W H A T

Y O U N E E D W H E N

Y O U N E E D I T.

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Pharmaceutical · BioscienceChemical · Cosmetic

Expert manufacturing and consistentquality control result in productperfection, the foundation of DCI’ssuperior reputation. Our industryknowledge, technological aptitude andproduct excellence offers solutions to themost demanding and critical processrequirements of our customers.

ASME PressureVessels

Acorn Tanks

Batch-Mix Tanks

Bioreactors

Blend Tanks

ChromatographyVessels

Buffer Tanks

Dual-Agitated MixTanks

Dynamixers andDynamixerProcessors

Fermenters

Jacketed Tanks

Media Vessels

Mix/Blend Tanks

Portable Vessels

Pressure Vessels

Processors

Product HoldVessels

R & D Tanks

Reactor Tanks

Round HorizontalStorage Tanks

Sanitary Tanks

Silo Tanks

Single-Shell Tanks

Storage Tanks

Tulip Tanks

Vacuum Chambers

Vial StopperWashers

WFI Tanks

DCI Site-Fab—fabrication atcustomer’s location

Spray Fixtures (CIP Devices/Sprayballs)

DCI specially designs and fabricatessprayballs and fixtures for your application.

CIP Pre-Validation

Our custom designed and built CIP(Clean-In-Place) system includes a PLC forautomatic control of flow, pressure andtemperature. Timed bursts and othercustomer test requirements can beprogrammed. A process recorderprovides a printout of the parametersfor each test.

Upward Spray Cleaning System

DCI’s optional Upward Spray CleaningSystem, with primary and secondaryinternal vent lines, performs all CIP(Clean-In-Place) operations withoutrequiring access to the top of the tank.Our customers realize cost savings byeliminating the purchase of externalladders, walkways and cages. Because thelines are internal, the cost for insulationand heat tape is also eliminated. Thesystem remains in the tank—there is noneed for removal between CIP cycles.Our design is currently available in sizesranging up to 40,000 gallon silo tanks;additional sizes are available upon reviewof customer specifications. The UpwardSpray Cleaning System is USDA acceptedfor use in 3-A silo tanks.

DCI PharmAssist© Lift Assist Solutions

For manway lifting in a safe and controlled manner, look toDCI PharmAssist© Lift Assist. This new piston style assist isdramatically better than the spring style lift. DCI can field-modify existing tanks from spring to piston without requiringan ASME hydro or R stamp. A conversion kit is also available.Horizontal and vertical designs fit any size manway cover.

Compact, Sealed and Cleanable Design

All Stainless Steel Design Including Belleville Springs

Bushings and Gaskets of FDA Approved Materials

Standard Finish is 32Ra, Other Finishes Available

Adjustable Design

Optional Belleville Springs Loaded in Both Directions for Easeof Opening and Damping any Overhung Load are Availablefor Horizontal or Vertical Lift Assist Design

Vertical Mount includes the same features as on the standardhorizontal mount, along with:

Linear Assist is Specifically Designed for Vessels with FlangedTop Head

Compact Right-Angle Design Allows the Assist to RemainClose to the Vessel Side, Eliminating Interference and SafetyConcerns

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Photo courtesy of CRB Builders and Bernard Andre Photography

DCI ProductsFood · Dairy · Beverage

Whether you need to store, cool, heat,blend, mix or process, DCI’s outstandingcraftsmanship and proven productperformance are evident. The quality of our products ensures the integrity of yours.

D C I P R O V I D E S

I T S C U S T O M E R S

W I T H T H E M O S T

E F F I C I E N T A N D

H I G H E S T

Q U A L I T Y

S E R V I C E S A N D

E Q U I P M E N T.

4

DCI Products

ASME Pressure Vessels

Aseptic Tanks

Batch-Mix Tanks

Blend Tanks

Brew Kettles

Bright Beer Tanks

Dual-Agitated MixTanks

Dynamixers andDynamixer Processors

Evaporators

Fermenters

Honey Melters

Hot/Cold Liquor Tanks

Lagering Tanks

Mash and Lauter Tuns

Mix/Blend Tanks

Portable Vessels

Pressure Vessels

Processors

Reactor Tanks

Round HorizontalStorage Tanks

Sanitary Tanks

Separators

Silo Tanks

Silo Type StorageTanks

Single-Shell Tanks

Starter Tanks

Storage Tanks

Vacuum Chambers

Vats

Whey CrystallizingTanks

Whirlpools

Wine Tanks

Wort Boilers

DCI Site-Fab—fabrication atcustomer’s location

9

Positive Material Identification

To assure material traceability ofcomponents built into our products, DCI uses Positive Material Identification(PMI). Using the latest technology, NITON®

X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) hand-heldanalyzers, DCI can validate raw materialsbefore we begin manufacturing ourproducts.

This testing is non-destructive and cangive qualitative and quantitative analysis.The data and NDT software comply withFDA 21 CFR Part 11, which is arequirement for many DCI customers. Ourprocedure follows ASTM E1476 andincludes calibrations to Certified MaterialsReferences (CRMs) to verify that thematerial and documentation is correctbefore production begins. Theperformance and capabilities of the unitand DCI’s procedures guarantee reliable,accurate results.

N E W A N D

I N N O V A T I V E

D E S I G N S A N D

E N G I N E E R I N G

M A K E D C I A C U T

A B O V E T H E R E S T.

Extras

Material Selection

Austenitic Stainless SteelMaterial Selection of Type304/304L, 316/316L, HighPurity 316/316L ESR(Electro-Slag Remelted)

Super Austenitic, Duplex,and Nickel Alloys such asAL6XN®, Inconel®,Hastelloy®

Surface Finishes

Finishes Offered Range from#2B Mill Finish Through 10 RaFinish and Electropolishing

Documentation

Complete Turn-OverDocumentation PackagesDelivered with Vessels

Testing & Inspection

CIP/Riboflavin

Postive Material (PMI)

Surface Finish

Liquid Dye Penetrant

Borescope

Pressure Leak Testing

Welding Oxygen Analyzer

Ferrite Testing

Metallurgical Analysis/OtherTests Such as Radiography,Eddy Current, HeliumTesting Available(Outsourced)

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D C I A L W AY S D E L I V E R S

G R E A T S E R V I C E B Y E V E N

G R E A T E R E M P L O Y E E S .

K N O W L E D G E A B L E A N D

D E P E N D A B L E — Y O U C A N

C O U N T O N D C I .

The DCI Team

All of us at DCI are proud to be a custommanufacturer of equipment for ourcustomers. Our engineered-to-orderapproach allows us to design to ourcustomers’ standards of excellence, andour over 2,500 years of combined years-of-service experience ensures we fabricatequality equipment!

DCI’s process is a team approach. Manyof our internal resources are concentratedby industry, enabling people experiencedin your applications to provideknowledgeable service. From the salesproposal/estimate, engineering/drafting,and materials/inventory associates to thecraftspeople on our shop floor whoperform the forming, welding,machining/polishing and shipment of yourorder, DCI works together as a team unit.

As we commemorate our 50thanniversary, we celebrate our legacy ofexperience: single-source capability,innovation, product quality, dependability,follow-on service.

W I T H S U C H A

V A R I E D P R O D U C T

L I N E , D C I I S

S U R E T O H A V E

S O M E T H I N G T O

B E N E F I T Y O U R

B U S I N E S S .

Fabrication

Finishing

Welding

Forming

Machine Tools

10

FactoryCapabilities

Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)

Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)

Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)

Submerged Arc Welding (SAW)

Plasma Arc Welding (PAW)

Orbital Welding: 3/8" to 4" tube

Flux-Core Arc Welding (FCAW)

Tube to Tube Sheet (GTAW): 5/8" to 5"

Manipulator: 14' x 14' on tracks

Weld Positioners: 25,000 lb. capacitymaximum

Seam Welding Fixtures: up to 24'maximum

10 Liter to 70,000 Gallon (500,000Gallon Site-Fab)

Passivation Equipment

PLC-CIP Skid/Station (2)

Tank Turning Rollers: up to 120,000 lb.capacity

Heat Transfer Surface: coil, half pipe,dimple jacket, laser weld

Plasma-Arc Cutting: 1" SS maximum;portable

Plasma-CNC Burn Table: 2 1/2" SSmaximum; 100" x 144"

Air Compressors 200 HP maximum;1,000 CFM total

Bay Sizes: 60' W x 384' L

Door Sizes: up to and including 22' H x 20' W

Forklifts: up to 11,000 lb. capacity

Overhead Cranes: 23' underhookheight capacity-35 ton capacity

Travel Lift: 25 ton (straddle carrier)

Glass Bead: 22' W x 60' L x 20' H

Paint Booth: 23' W x 80' L x 21' H

Pipe Polishing: external 8" x 20'maximum

Head Polishing: 24" diameterminimum; up to 14' diameter; up to3/4" thick

Cylinder Polishing (internal): 13' ID x 24' L; 24" diameter minimum

Electropolishing: up to 13' diameter,up to 25,000 gallon

Cylinder Rolls: 3/8" x 12' L

Bar/Angle Rolls: 5" x 5" x 1/2" angle · 2 1/2" maximum square bar

Flatbar: 1 1/4" x 9" easy · 3/4" x 5"hard

Tube & Pipe Rolling: 1" diameter x 16gauge wall minimum.; tubing through4" sch. 40 pipe maximum

Shear: 3/8" x 14' L

Circle Shear: 3/16" x 13' diameter

Head Forming

Hydro-Form Presses: 12"-108"-5/16"thick · 12"-132"-1/4" thick (1,500 &3,000 ton presses)

Bumping: 3/8" x 84" diameter

Punch Press: 50 ton 48" throat

Flangers: 14' dia. max. x 3/8" SS · 1/4"through 12" knuckle radius

Press Brake: 300 ton x 14' L

Half Pipe Forming: 2", 3", 4" diameter

Vert. Milling Machine: 2 HP x 11" x58" table

Horiz. Milling Machine: 2 HP x 10" x50" table

Drill Presses: 2" maximum

Threading: through 4" NPT

Drill Press-Radial Arm: 4' arm x 16"column

Band Saws: 36" throat

Abrasive Cut-off Saws: 8" maximum

Lathes

Engine: 32" swing/24"/x120"

Turret: 21" swing

T-Lathe: chuck to 65" diameter

Why DCI?DCI, Inc. is a world leader in themanufacturing and servicing of both shopand field-fabricated storage and processingtanks and vessels. Proudly serving thepharmaceutical, bioscience, chemical,cosmetic, food, dairy, beverage and brewingindustries, DCI has remained true to ourcommitment to quality since 1955 throughour design and fabrication services.

We strive toward continuous improvementthrough involvement. We are members ofISPE, IAFIS, FPMA, FISA, IDFA, SADFM, QCS(SECO/Quality Check’d), ASME, AWS, NACE,ASTM, ASM, ASME-BPE, as well as manyregional organizations.

As an employee-owned company, we’recommitted to complete customer satisfactionthrough quality, value and service. We knowour success is related to your satisfaction!

C O M M I T T E D T O

B E I N G T H E

P R E M I E R E

S U P P L I E R O F

I N N O V A T I V E

S O L U T I O N S F O R

O U R C U S T O M E R S

T H R O U G H T H E

D E S I G N A N D

F A B R I C A T I O N O F

S T A I N L E S S S T E E L

E Q U I P M E N T.

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Why DCI?

Why DCI?…experience, commitmentand quality—we’ve beenhere for over 50 years andwe’re looking forward to asuccessful future!

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D C I G O E S T H E E X T R A M I L E

T O C O M P L E T E Y O U R P R O J E C T

T O T H E F U L L E S T. N O D E T A I L

I S O V E R L O O K E D .

DCI, Inc.Corporate HeadquartersSt. Cloud, Minnesota

Plant Area: 87,640 sq. ft.Office Area: 12,960 sq. ft.

DCI, Inc.Springfield DivisionOzark, Missouri

Plant Area: 10,000 sq. ft.Office Area: 800 sq. ft.

Customer FAT (Factory AcceptanceTesting)/Inspection Room

DCI’s new, climate-controlled, semi-privateinspection room includes an office area andall utilities to serve our customers’requirements during inspection.

Code Compliance Capabilities

Other Capabilities

ASME Section VIII, Div. 1ASME Pressure Vessel Code—“U” Stamp

ASME BPE Standard

3A (Authorization Holder for 01-, 22-, 24-,25-, 32-)

National Board—“R” Stamp

CE Marking (PED)

API 620 & 650

NBIC

CRN

OSHA

UBC

IBC

USDA

UL 58, 80, 142 (Underwriters Lab)

TEMA (Tubular Exchange Mfg. Assoc.)

cGMP’s

NSF

ANSI

AISC

ASTM

AWS

BOCA

NFPA-30

WRC (Welding Research Council)

AutoCAD 2D & 3D

3D Modeling (Autodesk Inventor)

Note: The following is an excerpt from anhistorical account by Carl Nielsen whowas co-founder and President of DCI, Inc.from 1955 until his retirement in 1987.

“DCI began on a cold winter day in 1955when Carl Nielsen, who was thenequipment sales manager for OwatonnaCreamery Supplies Co., was visiting withFred and Richard Konsor, who ownedKonsor Brothers’ Welding and MachineShop in Holdingford, MN. The threediscussed orders which Carl had placedwith the Konsors for producing stainlesssteel storage tanks. During theconversation, Carl suggested that it mightbe worthwhile to investigate thepossibilities of forming a new corporationfor the manufacture of stainless steelequipment for the dairy industry. Fred andRichard were receptive to the idea, soCarl resigned his position at OwatonnaCreamery Supplies Co.; borrowed moneyfrom friends to invest in the newcompany and brought in investors alongwith Fred and Richard who agreed toinvest their equipment and talent in thecompany.

Dairy Craft, Inc., started operations onMay 1, 1955, in a vacant farm implementbuilding in Holdingford purchased on acontract-for-deed basis. In the ensuingyears, two major additions were attachedto the building.

In 1969, having outgrown theHoldingford plant, DCI moved to itspresent location in St. Cloud througharrangements made with St. CloudOpportunities, Inc., and local banks. Anaddition was built onto the plant in 1974.

The quality of stainless steel equipmentbeing made by DCI, Inc., was beingpurchased by a wide range of industries.In 1978, it became apparent that theDairy Craft corporate name was notsymbolic of the products and industriesbeing served by the company and thename was changed to DCI, Inc.”

An EmployeeOwned Company

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History Fifty Years of QualityCraftsmanshipIn 2001, DCI formed anaffiliation which once againexpanded the servicesoffered—field fabrication oftanks, known as DCI Site-Fab.The facility in Ozark, Missouri,is the base for Site-Fab, aswell as shop-fabricated tanks.

Today, DCI provides stainlesssteel/high alloy equipment tomany industries worldwide—companies whose processesrequire the metal’s long-lasting, corrosion-resistantadvantages.

We thank all of our manycustomers as we celebrate 50years and look to a successfulfuture!

Carl Nielsen1918–1998

1914–1995 1914–1990Richard & Fred Konsor