Lab can retort for precise temperature and pressure control

Achieve precision in recipe validation and packaging testing with a laboratory retort that ensures exact control over temperature, pressure, and agitation, essential for developing shelf-stable, low-acid canned foods and beverages.

Controls Temperature, Pressure, and Agitation for Testing

The HT207 Lab Can Retort from OMVE is a precision laboratory system designed for food and beverage developers needing reliable control over heat treatment processes. This equipment stands out by offering precise temperature, pressure, and agitation controls essential for testing and validating new recipes and packaging materials. Equipped with advanced data loggers and intelligent controls, it ensures accurate heat penetration and temperature distribution tests, critical for shelf-stable low-acid canned foods and beverages. Suitable for applications across plant-based, dairy, and nutraceutical industries, the HT207 supports a wide range of end products such as almond milk, craft soda, and canned cocktails. Its compact design and user-friendly interface make it ideal for research and development departments focused on fine-tuning product formulations. The system is built with automation for streamlined operations and can integrate seamlessly into lab environments for efficient product testing. Moreover, it facilitates sustainability efforts by enabling precise energy usage monitoring during testing phases.

Benefits

  • Enhances product safety and quality through precise control of heat treatment parameters.
  • Accelerates product development cycles with efficient testing and validation of new formulations.
  • Reduces material waste by optimizing packaging material assessments.
  • Facilitates compliance with industry standards for shelf-stable products.
  • Streamlines research processes with integrated data logging for detailed analysis.

General


Applications
Soups,Alcoholic drinks,Sauces,Nutraceuticals,Fats,Still drinks,Oils,Plant-based products,Ice creams,Carbonated drinks,Dairy products
End products
Canned cocktails,Béchamel sauce,Protein shakes,Fruit juice,Craft beer,Almond milk,Sparkling water,Minestrone,Pesto sauce,Tomato soup,Craft soda,Oat yogurt,Butter,Coconut oil,Gelato,Vitamin water,Herbal tea,Tofu,Sorbet
Steps before
Recipe Validation,Consumer Testing
Steps after
Heat Penetration Testing,Temperature Distribution Testing,Packing,Shelf-Stability Assessment
Input ingredients
shelf-stable low-acid canned foods,beverages,new packaging materials,food containers
Output ingredients
tested recipes,validated consumer products,processed food containers,optimized packaging materials
Market info
OMVE is known for manufacturing pilot and small-scale processing equipment for the food and beverage industry, specializing in pasteurization, carbonation, fermentation, and homogenization systems, with a strong reputation for innovation and quality in engineered-to-order solutions.

Technical Specifications


Temperature Control
Precision control
Pressure Control
Precision control
Agitation Control
Precision control
Data Logging
Advanced data loggers
Automation
Automated
Heat Penetration Test Capability
Yes
Temperature Distribution Test Capability
Yes

Operating Characteristics


Automation level
Automated / Manual
Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch
Temperature control
Precision control
Pressure control
Precision control
Agitation control
Efficient control
Cleaning method
CIP / Manual
Changeover time
Minimal

Material Compatibility


Abrasion resistance
Yes
Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
Yes
Cleanability
High
Biological compatibility
Yes

Product type Characteristics


Container size and shape
Variable
Foaming tendency
Low to moderate

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
Compact design
Control panel type
Advanced controls with data loggers

Custom Options


Control panel type
Advanced data logger and intelligent controls
Integration possibilities
Testing capabilities for new packaging materials
User interface
User-friendly and automated
Customization level
Designed for product development and testing