Food processing scraped surface heat exchanger

Enhance your production line with precise temperature control and continuous processing, designed to efficiently handle high-viscosity products and ensure consistent quality in food, personal care, and industrial applications.

Processes and Transfers Heat in Viscous Products

The Votator® II Horizontal from Gerstenberg Schröder is a specialized scraped surface heat exchanger designed for continuous operation in demanding production environments. It ingeniously combines heat transfer and mechanical agitation to facilitate efficient mixing, heating, and cooling of viscous products. This equipment replaces inefficient batch processes with a streamlined continuous approach, enhancing uniformity and control. Ideal for applications such as cheese sauce, pudding, caramel, and even personal care products like hair gel and stick deodorant, it handles diverse consistency challenges effectively. With capacities up to 11 sq ft of heat transfer area and options for single and double mechanical seals, it’s versatile for various species needs. Automation is achieved via an integral gear motor drive, eliminating the need for additional drive shafts and reducing overall footprint. Stainless steel construction ensures durability, while compliance with 3-A, ASME, and PED standards guarantees operational integrity. Available with PEEK™ blades and multiple blade options, it meets specific processing and material compatibility requirements. Easy maintenance is ensured through features like a removable heat transfer tube and reliable double o-ring seal, minimizing downtime in critical production lines.

Benefits

  • Enhances processing efficiency and consistency by replacing batch operations with continuous production.
  • Reduces operational footprint with integrated gear motor drive, eliminating extra components.
  • Offers material flexibility with multiple seal and blade options for tailored applications.
  • Simplifies maintenance and minimizes downtime with a removable heat transfer tube and self-aligning components.
  • Ensures compliance and operational safety with 3-A, ASME, and PED certifications.

General


Applications
Sauces,Personal care products,Gelatin,Nut butters,Pet food,Deodorants,Shampoos,Paraffin,Greases,Industrial products,Dressings,Caulk,Food products,Margarine,Conditioners
End products
Hair gel,Pudding,Barbecue sauce,Silicone sealant,Cheese sauce,Stick deodorant,Petroleum jelly,Automotive grease,Balsamic vinaigrette,Peanut butter,Deboned meat,Hair cream,Almond butter,Dog food,Cat food,Caramel,Fruit jam
Steps before
Emulsification,Mixing,Blending,Grinding
Steps after
Cooling,Viscosity Adjustment,Filling,Packaging
Input ingredients
cheese sauce,pudding,caramel,deboned meat,pet food,fruit products,soups,sauces,dressings,syrups,nut butters,gelatin,margarine,shampoos,conditioners,deodorants,paraffin,caulk,greases
Output ingredients
heated cheese sauce,cooled pudding,heated caramel,cooled deboned meat,processed pet food,cooled fruit products,heated soups,heated sauces,cooled dressings,heated syrups,heated nut butters,cooled gelatin,cooled margarine,processed shampoos,processed conditioners,processed deodorants,processed paraffin,processed caulk,processed greases
Market info
SPX Flow is renowned for its expertise in manufacturing industrial ETO equipment, specializing in fluid handling and processing solutions. They are recognized for innovation, reliability, and providing efficient solutions across diverse industries, including food, beverage, and industrial markets.

Technical Specifications


Compliance,Certifications
3-A,ASME,PED-Certified
Material Choices
Ceramic,carbon,silicon carbide,tungsten carbide
Heat Transfer Area
Up to 11 sq ft
Horsepower
Up to 30
Blade Material
PEEK™,stainless steel,brass,Celcon
Blade Temperature Limitations
160°F – 320°F (71°C – 177°C)
Drive System
Integral Gear Motor
Seal Type
Single and Double Mechanical Seals
Heat Transfer Tube Removal
Removable Flange Bolted
Shaft Design
5.25" (133mm)
Ease of Maintenance
Self-aligning,easy to maintain
Overall Length Reduction
Reduced by 20-25%
Material Detectable
Metal detectable PEEK™ available
Operation Type
Continuous Processing

Operating Characteristics


Batch vs. continuous operation
Continuous
Automation level
Manual / PLC
Changeover time
Quick removal of components
CIP/SIP
CIP
Cleaning method
CIP
Energy efficiency
Efficient gear motor drive

Material Compatibility


Abrasion resistance
Ceramic,tungsten carbide
Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
Carbon,silicon carbide
Cleanability
PEEK™,stainless steel
Biological compatibility
FDA compliant plastic materials
Density/particle size
Suitable for high viscosity products

Product type Characteristics


Product types
Food products,personal care,industrial products

Physical Characteristics


Machine Footprint
Reduced by 20-25%
Heat Transfer Area
Up to 11 sq ft
Orientation
Horizontal / Vertical
Blade Material
PEEK™,Stainless Steel,Brass,Celcon
Drive System
Integral Gear Motor Drive
Material Choice
Ceramic,Carbon,Silicon Carbide,Tungsten Carbide

Custom Options


Blade Versions
100% PEEK™,Metal Detectable
Heat Exchanger Orientation
Horizontal and Vertical
Gear Motor Drive Configuration
Integral,Directly Coupled
Heat Transfer Tube Options
Removable,6 X 84 Configurations
Blade Design
Standard,Cutaway,Locking Holes