Efficient agitation system for retort packages
In food processing, especially when dealing with retortable rigid or flexible packages, maintaining product quality during heating and cooling can be challenging. Issues like clumping and burn-on can affect the final product, necessitating advanced technology to enhance agitation and thermal processing.
Optimizes heating and cooling with precise agitation
The JBT Efficient Agitation System is a robust solution for enhancing the thermal processing of retortable packages. Using a hydraulic platform, it provides recipe-driven linear motion within the retort, facilitating faster product heating and cooling. This system is particularly effective for products prone to clumping or burn-on. The flexible motion profiles can be tailored to meet specific thermal requirements, utilizing higher acceleration for viscous products and lower acceleration for delicate items. Additionally, motion profiles can be adjusted at various time steps to cater to the needs of different product and packaging types. Relevant for industries such as baby food, dairy alternatives, fruits, nuts, oils, soups, sauces, and pet food, the system ensures up to a 40% reduction in process time, depending on the product.
Benefits
- Up to 40% reduction in process time
- Customizable motion profiles for different products
- Reduced clumping and burn-on potential
- Applicable to a wide range of food products
- Recipe-driven linear motion for consistent results