Batch retorts for food sterilization and pasteurization

Achieve optimal sterilization and pasteurization of packaged foods while maintaining product integrity and quality, with a focus on efficient thermal treatment for a variety of containers and contents.

Sterilizes and Pasteurizes Packaged Foods Efficiently

The Prima Static and Rotary Retorts from CFT Group are designed for superior food and beverage sterilization and pasteurization. These retorts offer flexible processing with options for static or rotary operations, catering to both solid and liquid products in diverse packaging such as bottles, cans, pouches, and trays. They utilize steam, water rain, or steam-air technologies, ensuring thorough thermal treatment while preserving product quality. The Prima Retorts feature an energy-saving locking system that omits the need for hydraulic or oil pressure, enhancing safety and reducing maintenance. Constructed with stainless steel components, these retorts boast long-lasting gaskets and non-return valves for air-steam-water inlets, minimizing wear and tear. Suitable for beverage manufacturers, canned food producers, and food processing companies, they are ideal for producing fruit juices, marinara sauce, and ready-to-eat meals. With an emphasis on efficient integration into production lines, the Prima Retorts offer significant reductions in sterilization time and energy consumption.

Benefits

  • Enhances product quality through uniform thermal heat distribution, preserving organoleptic properties.
  • Lowers operational costs with an energy-saving locking system, eliminating hydraulic and oil pressure needs.
  • Increases flexibility with versatile container handling, accommodating various sizes and types.
  • Improves safety standards, ensuring high operator safety and reduced wear on main door seals.
  • Extends equipment lifespan through durable stainless steel construction and long-lasting gaskets.

General


Applications
Beverages,Ketchup,Sauces,Jams,Tomato products,Vegetables,Packaged foods
End products
Strawberry jam,Chili sauce,Packaged ready-to-eat meals,Canned peas,Marinara sauce,Tomato paste,Carbonated soft drinks,Fruit juices
Steps before
Receiving,Washing,Sorting,Peeling,Chopping,Extracting,Enzymatic inactivation,Evaporating,Industrial cooking,Beverage preparation,Vegetable processing
Steps after
Aseptic filling,Packaging,Robotic handling,Case packing,Depalletizing,Palletizing
Input ingredients
Beverages,Ketchup,Sauces,Jams,Tomatoes,Vegetables
Output ingredients
Sterilized packaged foods,Sterilized beverages,Preserved ketchup,Preserved sauces,Preserved jams,Sterilized tomato products,Preserved vegetable products
Market info
CFT Group specializes in manufacturing engineered-to-order equipment for the food and beverage industry, renowned for its innovative processing and packaging solutions, focusing on sustainability and advanced technology.

Technical Specifications


Sterilization Method
Saturated steam,water rain,steam air technologies
Container Compatibility
Bottles,cans,pouches,trays
Piping Material
Stainless steel
Energy Efficiency
Energy saving locking system
Pressure Distribution
Constant pressure distribution system
Thermal Heat Distribution
Uniform

Operating Characteristics


Sterilization method
Saturated steam,Water rain,Steam-air
Operation type
Batch
Automation level
PLC
Container compatibility
Bottles,Cans,Pouches,Trays
Energy efficiency
No hydraulic supply needed

Material Compatibility


Stainless steel construction
Yes

Product type Characteristics


Container type
Bottles / Cans / Pouches / Trays
Heat sensitivity
High
Size and shape of containers
Various
Product quality preservation
Gentle process
Versatile container handling
Accommodates various sizes/types

Custom Options


Integration possibilities
PLC / SCADA
Container flexibility
Bottles / Cans / Pouches
Process customization
Steam,water rain,steam air technologies
Locking system type
Energy saving locking system