Industrial vacuum kettle for sauce production

Achieve optimal flavor retention and nutrient preservation with an industrial vacuum kettle that minimizes cooking time by lowering boiling temperatures, perfect for processing delicate sauces, jams, and condiments.

Concentrates and Cooks Sauces, Jams, Condiments

The Industrial Vacuum Kettle from Inox-Fer offers a sophisticated solution for food processing manufacturers seeking to enhance the quality and efficiency of their production lines. This equipment excels in concentrating, cooking, and dehydrating various food products at reduced temperatures, preserving essential nutritional and sensory attributes. Utilizing a vertical cylindrical design with a steam-heated double bottom, it ensures precise temperature control and optimal energy usage by integrating a vacuum unit with a shell and tube condenser. The kettle’s design includes stirring with scraping paddles, preventing product burning and ensuring uniform consistency.

Applications span from tomato ketchup and strawberry jam to balsamic vinegar glaze, with an operational capacity tailored to batch or automated processing methods. Featuring full PLC control, the kettle minimizes the need for constant oversight, facilitating seamless integration into existing production systems. Built with AISI 304 stainless steel, it ensures robust corrosion resistance and longevity in rigorous processing environments. For convenience, the system incorporates automated cleaning capabilities, enhancing downtime efficiency. Customizable specifications are available to meet diverse operational requirements, ensuring a versatile and reliable addition to food processing facilities.

Benefits

  • Enhances product quality by preserving natural flavors and nutrients through low-temperature processing.
  • Improves operational efficiency with PLC-controlled automation, reducing the need for manual supervision.
  • Minimizes energy consumption by utilizing a vacuum-assisted steam heating system.
  • Offers versatile application for a wide range of liquid and slurry food products.
  • Ensures easy maintenance and sanitation with integrated cleaning features.

General


Applications
Sauces,Jams,Condiments,Food processing,Marmalades
End products
Balsamic vinegar glaze,Orange marmalade,Strawberry jam,Caramelized onion relish,Tomato ketchup
Steps before
Ingredient Dosing,Mixing
Steps after
Product Concentration,Product Cooling,Transfer to Packaging
Input ingredients
sauces,jams,marmalades,condiments,ingredients
Output ingredients
concentrated sauces,concentrated jams,concentrated marmalades,concentrated condiments,products with preserved organoleptic characteristics
Market info
Inox-Fer is known for manufacturing customized stainless steel tanks and processing equipment, primarily for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries, with a reputation for high-quality engineering and tailored solutions in industrial applications.

Technical Specifications


Stirrer type
Scraping plates
Material
AISI 304 stainless steel
Agitator speed adjustment
Yes
Diameter
600–1300 millimeters
Heated Volume
60–600 Litres
Workable Volume
100–1000 Litres
Evaporated rate
100–350 kg/h
Steam Usage
80–600 kg/h
Product suction and discharge valve
Yes
Washing pump for machine sanitisation
Yes
Automation
PLC-controlled
Condensate drain
Automatic

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
Vacuum processing with steam heating
Integrated steps
Mixing,cooking,concentrating
CIP/SIP
CIP with washing pump
Automation level
PLC-controlled
Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch operation
Product discharge control
Automatic suction and discharge valve
Temperature Control
Low temperature processing to preserve nutrients
Boiling mechanism
Indirect steam heating with double bottom
Agitator control
Speed adjustment available

Material Compatibility


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

Physical Characteristics


Boiling kettle shape
Vertical cylindrical structure
Diameter
600 mm,800 mm,1100 mm,1300 mm
Heated Volume
60 L,140 L,300 L,600 L
Workable Volume
100-150 L,200-250 L,500 L,1000 L
Discharge method
Product suction and discharge valve

Custom Options


Control panel type
PLC-controlled
Discharge method
Automatic condensate drain
Agitator speed adjustment
Variable