THERMAL PROCESSING

THERMAL PROCESSING

THERMAL PROCESSING

Product catalog summary
Overview
The document provides detailed information about the ThermaBlend® cookers, which are advanced thermal processing solutions designed for various cooking processes such as cooking, cooling, chilling, sautéing, and blending. These cookers offer up to 50% more heat transfer area compared to conventional systems, minimizing shear and burn-on.

Specifications and Features
The ThermaBlend® cookers come in various models with capacities ranging from 75 gallons to 1000 gallons. Key features include:
  • Reversing agitators with variable frequency drive (VFD) speed control from 6 to 30 RPM.
  • Wrap-around steam jacket with pressure ranging from 90 to 130 PSI, equipped with stainless steel heat shields.
  • RTD probe with a digital steam controller for precise temperature management.
  • Hinged, air-operated, domed gasketed cover for easy access.
  • Single or dual air-operated discharge doors controlled by solenoid air valves.

Agitator Options
The cookers offer various agitator configurations, including single and dual ribbons, paddles, split ribbons, and thermal screws, allowing customization based on specific processing needs.

Control and Customization
The control systems are NEMA 4x rated, supporting recipe and batch management with multistep control packages. Additional customization options include:
  • Heavy-duty drive upgrades.
  • Cooling water control packages.
  • Dual zone steam jackets.
  • Load-cell weighing systems.
  • Storage and data acquisition capabilities.
  • Human Machine Interface (HMI) for user-friendly operation.
  • Direct or indirect steam injection and vacuum cooling packages.
  • Electropolished interior finish for enhanced hygiene.
  • Cryogenic cooling and kettle valve options.
  • Serpentine liquid jackets and CIP seal assemblies with spray balls for cleaning.

Dimensions
The document provides detailed dimensions for each model, including overall width, length, discharge height, load height, and overall height, ensuring that users can select the appropriate model for their space and capacity requirements.

Conclusion
The ThermaBlend® cookers are versatile and customizable thermal processing solutions suitable for a wide range of applications, offering advanced features and specifications to meet diverse production goals.
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Catalog excerpts

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THERMAL PROCESSING THERMABLEND® COOKERS The ThermaBlend® provides up to 50% more heat transfer area than conventional hemispherical kettle or other conventional jacketed cookers. The agitator design minimizes shear and the bidirectional scraper system minimizes burn-on, making these cookers a superior thermal processing solution. Single Agitator Unit ThermaBlend® cookers are engineered for multiple processes:  Cooking  Cooling  Chilling  Sautéing  Blending Dual Agitator Unit Cooking - Cooling - Blending Single Ribbon Agitator Options  Single and dual ribbon  Paddles  Split ribbons  Thermal screws MIXER-COOKERS Mixer-Cookers are also a versatile thermal processing solution used in applications absent of burnon challenges. Mepaco®’s thermal processing solutions are modified to meet production goals. Thermal Screw Patented, metal detectable scraper system show

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THERMAL PROCESSING APPLICATION CUSTOMIZATION • Reversing agitators with VFD speed control from 6 - 30 RPM • Wrap around steam jacket, 90 - 130 PSI with SS heat shields • RTD probe with digital steam controller • Hinged, air operated, domed gasketed cover • Single or dual air-operated discharge doors • Direct or indirect steam injection • Vacuum cooling package • Electropolished interior finish • Cryogenic cooling • Direct steam injection • Kettle valve options • Serpentine liquid jacket • CIP seal assemblies, spray balls • NEMA 4x controls: recipe and batch • Multistep control packages • Heavy-duty...

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