Heating and cooling system for food and dairy products

Achieve precise temperature control and efficient processing with a versatile system designed for heating, cooling, and mixing diverse food and beverage formulations, ensuring product consistency and quality across batch and continuous operations.

Heats, Cools, Mixes, and Agitates Products

The Penquin Hot & Cold Processing System from Limitech A/S is engineered to provide exceptional temperature regulation, making it ideal for a wide array of applications, from sauces and dairy products to personal care items. This system features dual counter-rotating agitators that enhance heat transfer efficiency, allowing it to accommodate particulates like vegetables and meats seamlessly. Supporting both batch and continuous operations, it offers versatile solution configurations with capacities ranging from 500 to 2,000 liters. Its multi-functional capabilities include heating, cooling, mixing, and agitation, supported by indirect heating methods using steam, electricity, or pressure exchanger systems. To ensure seamless integration into existing production lines, it is equipped with a CIP (Clean-In-Place) system for efficient maintenance. The system is designed with energy efficiency in mind, optimizing processes to reduce operational costs. Constructed with durable materials suitable for various industrial environments, it complies with relevant industry standards, offering both reliability and performance.

Benefits

  • Enhances production efficiency with rapid heating and cooling cycles.
  • Flexible integration into various production lines, handling both liquid and solid forms.
  • Minimizes manual intervention with advanced CIP system for easy cleaning.
  • Increases energy efficiency through optimized indirect heating methods.
  • Accommodates diverse product types, from purees to complex mixtures.

General


Applications
Beverages,Convenience foods,Sauces,Personal care products,Soups,Pet food,Creams,Confectionery,Vegan/plant-based foods,Condiments,Desserts,Pharmaceutical products,Baby food,Dairy products
End products
Fish meatballs,Ketchup,Chantilly cream,Pureed baby carrots,Hollandaise sauce,Tomato soup,Vitamin supplements,Cream cheese,Chocolate mousse,Cat food,Plant-based milk,Soft drinks,Lip balm,Ice cream mix
Steps before
Preparation,Emulsification,Mixing,Ingredient Weighing
Steps after
Cooling,Reduction,Vacuum Processing,Packaging,CIP Cleaning
Input ingredients
vegetables,meat,milk,cheese,sauces,dips,fish,fruit,condiments
Output ingredients
baby food dairy,bechamel sauce,bearnaise sauce,bolognese sauce,cheese sauce,cranberry sauce,dips,dressing,fish cakes,fish mousse,fish paté,fish soup,flavoured milk,hollandaise sauce,hummus,jam,marmalade,mayo based salads,milk rice,salsa sauce,soup,table sauces,tartar sauce,vegetable cream,vegetable soup
Market info
Limitech is known for manufacturing customized food processing equipment, specializing in jacketed kettles and mixers for the food industry, focusing on flexibility and quality to meet client-specific requirements.

Technical Specifications


Capacity
500,1000,2000 liters
Cooling time
60–75 minutes
Functions/Options
Cooling,Cooking-indirect heating,Reduction,Vacuum,Deaeration,CIP-Cleaning in place,Agitation,Frying
Design Feature
Large surface area with two counterrotating agitators

Operating Characteristics


Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch / Inline Continuous
Cooling time
60–75 minutes
Volume options
500 liters,1000 liters,2000 liters
Automation level
Manual / PLC
CIP/SIP
CIP - Cleaning in Place
Agitation
Counterrotating agitators
Integrated steps
Heating and Cooling
Working mechanism
Indirect heating (steam/electricity/water/pressure)

Material Compatibility


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

Physical Characteristics


Machine Size
500 liters,1000 liters,2000 liters
Surface Area
Large surface area for optimal heat transfer
Agitators
Counter-rotating agitators
Cooling Time
60–75 minutes

Custom Options


Volume Options
500 liters,1000 liters,2000 liters
Agitation
Two counter-rotating agitators
Cooling Time
60-75 minutes
Heating Methods
Indirect heating with steam,electricity,water,pressure (exchanger system)
Cleaning System
CIP - Cleaning in Place
Functionality
Cooling,cooking,reduction,vacuum,deaeration,frying