Batch mix preparation system for ice cream

Optimize your ice cream production with an efficient system designed for precise mixing, cooking, homogenizing, and cooling, ensuring consistent quality and enhanced texture in every batch.

Mixes, Cooks, Homogenizes, and Cools Ice Cream Mixes

The Mixplant Batch System from Catta 27 offers a comprehensive solution for ice cream manufacturers and dairy product producers aiming to enhance their production processes. This system integrates seamlessly into pre-processing and processing stages, utilizing a combination of mixing, cooking, homogenizing, and cooling to produce consistent and high-quality frozen desserts. Operating with capacities ranging from 300 to 1200 liters per hour, the system is ideal for both semi-industrial and pilot plant settings. It features powerful cooking vats equipped with robust agitators, customizable homogenizers available in single or double stage, and efficient cooling plates. The system ensures optimal energy usage with a total installed power matching the production needs. Constructed for practicality, it maintains smooth, continuous operations with standardized compressed air and water consumption, suitable for rigorous dairy and confectionery environments. Moreover, optional upgrades allow for enhanced pressure tolerances to meet specific processing requirements. Designed for food safety and ease of maintenance, the Mixplant Batch System supports clean-in-place (CIP) protocols, reinforcing its role as a reliable choice for modern food processing facilities.

Benefits

  • Increases production efficiency with advanced homogenization, optimizing texture and consistency in ice cream products.
  • Reduces operational costs by minimizing energy and water consumption, with efficient cooling systems.
  • Enhances product quality through precise temperature control during cooking and cooling stages.
  • Supports flexible production with customizable pressure settings and configurations for varied batch sizes.
  • Facilitates easy integration into existing production lines, streamlining operations from mixing to final product.

General


Applications
Frozen desserts,Water-ice lolly,Stick ice-cream,Candy bars,Desserts,Ice cream,Cakes,Extruded confectionery products
End products
Extruded ice cream sticks,Tartufo desserts,Ice cream cups,Ice cream bon bons,Ice cream tubs,Water-ice push-up,Ice cream cones,Water-ice lollies,Ice cream candy bars,Ice cream sandwiches,Ice cream cakes
Steps before
Ingredient Mixing,Initial Heating,Pre-emulsification
Steps after
Cooling,Homogenization,Batch Storage
Input ingredients
Output ingredients
Market info
Catta 27 is known for manufacturing high-quality engineered-to-order (ETO) industrial equipment, specializing in customized solutions for various industries. Renowned for innovation and reliability, Catta 27 delivers precise, tailored machinery to meet complex client specifications efficiently.

Technical Specifications


Hourly Production
300–1200 l/h
Boiler Power
35,000–140,000 Kcal/h
Total Installed Power
6.00–11.00 kW
Town Water Consumption
30–720 l/h
Tower Water Consumption
2,700–3,600 l/h
Chilled Water Consumption
1,200–5,000 l/h
Compressed Air Consumption
60 Nl/h at 6 bar
Dimensions
3,100x1,200x1,850 mm to 5,000x1,950x2,300 mm
Homogenizer Max Pressure
180 bar
Homogenizer Pistons
2 or 3
Homogenizer Total Power
1.2–11 kW
Lubrication Water Consumption
120–250 l
Heating,Cooling
Boiler and Cooling plates
Agitator
Powerful agitators
Platform Type
Single
Homogenizer Type
Single or Double stage

Operating Characteristics


Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch
Automation level
Manual / PLC
CIP/SIP
CIP 121°C
Cleaning method
CIP

Material Compatibility


Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
3,100x1,200x1,850 mm (for 300 l/h model)
Machine footprint
4,000x1,450x2,100 mm (for 600 l/h model)
Machine footprint
5,000x1,950x2,300 mm (for 1200 l/h model)
Vats configuration
Two vats with cooking space
Agitator type
Powerful agitators
Homogenizer type
Single or double stage
Cooling method
Cooling plates

Custom Options


Homogenizer Options
Single or Double Stage
Pressure Range
Pmax 200bar,Pmax 250 bar
Platform Configuration
Equipped on a Single Platform with Vats and Homogenizer
Agitator Type
Powerful Agitators
Input/Output Product Compensator
Optional
Boiler Power
35,000 - 140,000 Kcal/h
Total Installed Power
6.00 – 11.00 kW
Dimensions
3,100x1,200x1,850 mm to 5,000x1,950x2,300 mm