Industrial cooker for sauces and stews

When producing diverse culinary delights such as sauces and stews, achieving even heating with precise temperature control is crucial to maintaining flavor and consistency across large batches.

Processes and Heat Treats Liquid and Slurry Products

The COOK-IT® from ProXES GmbH offers manufacturers a comprehensive solution for processing liquid and slurry products efficiently. Featuring a unique tiltable vessel design with direct steam injection and double jacket heating systems, this cooker system ensures uniform heating and minimizes scorching. With capabilities of up to 3,600 liters per hour, it expertly handles a variety of applications including soups, sauces, and purees. This equipment seamlessly integrates into production lines with PLC control and offers significant energy savings via indirect heating processes. Built with durable materials suitable for food and personal care industries, the COOK-IT® meets stringent hygiene standards and offers optional configurations for specific production needs. Maintenance is streamlined with its integrated Clean-in-Place (CIP) system, ensuring minimal downtime and easy operation.

Benefits

  • Enhances product quality with consistent temperature control and minimal scorching.
  • Increases processing efficiency with rapid heat transfer technologies.
  • Lowers operational costs through significant energy savings in heating processes.
  • Reduces maintenance time with an integrated CIP system for easy cleaning.
  • Versatile applications, accommodating diverse product needs from food to personal care.

General


Applications
Sauces,Gels,Pesticide,Bakery,Table sauces,Ointment,Vegan,Chocolate,Hummus,Soups,Soft gels,Mascara,Toothpaste,Chemical suspensions,Cream cheese,Sweet spreads,Lotions,Savory spreads,Nail polish,Shower gel,Ceramics,Api suspensions,Pet food,Grease,Fertilizer,Drinks,Mustard,Baby food,Paints,Lacquers,Fillings,Creams,Ketchup,Make-up cream,Stews,Mayonnaise,Dressings,Eye drops,Shampoo,Processed,Lubricants,Lipstick
End products
Biscuits,Infant formula,Barbecue sauce,Vitamin soft gels,Hydrocortisone ointment,Dog food kibble,Porcelain ceramics,House paint,Fruit juice,Automotive paint,Bee pollen suspensions,Dijon mustard,Mediterranean hummus,Nitrogen fertilizer,Dark chocolate bars,Soy mayonnaise,Hair styling gel,Cream cheese spread,Lip balm,Hazelnut spread,Herbal shampoo,Alfredo sauce,Tomato soup,Aloe vera cream,Strawberry jam,Guacamole,Herbicide solution,Bath wash,Polymer suspensions,Herbal toothpaste,Artificial tears,Waterproof mascara,Vegan butter,Italian vinaigrette,Engine grease,Nail gloss,Chicken stew,Liquid foundation,Tomato ketchup
Steps before
Emulsification,Grinding,Mixing,Homogenizing,Particle size reduction,Deaeration
Steps after
Cooling,Pasteurization,Sterilization,Packing
Input ingredients
low viscous products,pureed food,fruit puree,sauces with particles,desserts,milk desserts,dairy,fruit,vegetables,potato mash,convenience food,confectionary
Output ingredients
stews,soups,sauces,processed cheese,mayonnaise,ketchup,dressings,dips,baby food,desserts,milk desserts,creams,lotions
Market info
Proxes is known for manufacturing advanced processing systems for the food, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries, offering expertise in mixing, homogenizing, and size reduction technologies with a strong reputation for engineering tailored equipment solutions.

Technical Specifications


Capacity
Up to 3,600 l/hour
Capacity
Up to 1,600 l/hour
Capacity
Up to 4,800 l/hour
Capacity
Up to 10,000 kg/hour
Capacity
Up to 6,000 kg/hour
Heating Temperature
Up to 95 °C
Heating Temperature
Up to 125 °C
Heating Temperature
Up to 145 °C
Cooling Temperature
Down to 80–85 °C
Processing Type
Batch
Processing Type
Continuous
Automation
CIP/SIP
Heat Processing
Direct / Indirect
Emulsifying
Yes
Vacuum Processing
Yes
Mixing
Yes
Dispersing
Yes
Homogenizing
Yes

Operating Characteristics


Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch / Continuous
Automation level
PLC / SCADA
CIP/SIP
CIP 121°C / SIP 135°C
Changeover time
Short changeover time
Energy efficiency
Optimized for low consumption
Cleaning method
CIP / Manual

Material Compatibility


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

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
Compact
Tank capacity
Up to 10,000 kg/hour
Feed/discharge method
Tiltable vessel / Direct steam injection
Control panel type
Advanced/PLC-controlled
Heating method
Direct steam injection / Double jacket heating
Cooling method
Indirect cooling / Double jacket
Container geometry
Individually adapted

Custom Options


Control panel type
Touchscreen / PLC
Integration possibilities
SCADA / MES systems
Adjustable heating methods
Direct steam / Double jacket heating
Agitator types
Scrapers / Propellers
Modular design
Expandable / Customizable
Vacuum processing capability
Available
Direct/indirect cooling methods
Condensing / Double jacket