Stainless steel cooking kettle for food, pharma, and cosmetics

Efficiently streamline your production with versatile stainless steel cooking kettles designed for precise heating, mixing, and pasteurization of diverse liquid and semi-solid products.

Cooks, Heats, and Mixes Diverse Product Mixtures

The Stainless Steel Cooking Kettle by Gpi De Gouwe is engineered to streamline heating, cooking, and mixing operations across food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries. Utilizing a robust heating mechanism, it supports processes such as pasteurization and homogenization. This versatile equipment accommodates batch and continuous operations, ideal for producing soups, sauces, creams, and fillings. Available in sizes from 50L to 12.5m³, the kettle is customizable with options like agitators and control panels, ensuring seamless integration into your production line. Its construction in stainless steel (304, 316L, or Duplex) offers superior corrosion resistance, maintaining product integrity. Designed for efficiency, it reduces energy consumption with precise temperature control and boasts quick, effective cleaning via integrated CIP connections. Additionally, it complies with hygiene standards, suitable for diverse manufacturing environments.

Benefits

  • Enhances product consistency and quality with precise temperature and process control.
  • Offers flexible batch or continuous operations to accommodate various production needs.
  • Reduces energy costs with efficient heating systems and advanced insulation options.
  • Simplifies cleaning processes and minimizes contamination risks with integrated CIP features.
  • Customizable designs allow for seamless integration into existing production lines.

General


Applications
Food,Meat products,Soups,Sauces,Spreads,Ready-to-eat fillings,Fruit fillings,Confectionery,Toothpaste,Cosmetics,Lotions,Cheese sauce,Fat creams,Wax,Chocolate,Caramel,Dairy,Pharmaceuticals
End products
Apple pie filling,Whitening toothpaste,Alfredo sauce,Cherry jelly,Milk chocolate,Tomato soup,Beeswax candles,Greek yogurt,Macaroni and cheese,Salted caramel,Face cream,Cheddar cheese sauce,Chocolate ganache,Hazelnut spread,Chicken stock
Steps before
Ingredient Preparation,Pre-mixing,Weighing,Pre-heating
Steps after
Cooling,Homogenization,Filling,Packaging
Input ingredients
soups,sauces,fruit,creams,lotions,potato flakes,batter,confectionery,chocolate,mashed potato,mechanically deboned meat,fruit puree,ready-to-eat fillings,salsa,jam,egg,hummus,marmalade,jelly,fruitsauce,peanut butter,starch slurry,apple pulp,spreads,dairy,milk concentrate,creams,cheese sauce,wax,yoghurt,toothpaste,caramel
Output ingredients
cooked soups,cooked sauces,pasteurized soups,pasteurized sauces,prepared fruit fillings,blended creams,blended lotions,processed batter,homogenized mixtures,cooled or heated sauces,chocolate products,confectionery coatings
Market info
GPI De Gouwe is known for manufacturing bespoke stainless steel tanks and processing equipment, specializing in the food, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries, with a reputation for delivering high-quality, custom-engineered solutions.

Technical Specifications


Capacity
50L to 12.5m³
Material
Stainless Steel 304,316L,Duplex
Heating Capacity
Variable depending on requirement
Steam Pressure
4 barg maximum
Cooking Time
Average 25-60 minutes at 3 barg
Power Drive
1.1 to 4 kW
Heat Transfer Surface
1.4 to 7.3 m²
Batch vs. Continuous Operation
Batch
Agitator Types
Anchor,Gate,Scraping,Propeller
CIP/SIP
Manual,CIP cleaning possible
Control Panel
Integrated
Options
Tiltable,Skid Mounted,Loadcells
Finishing Levels
Ra 0.8 or smoother
Steam Consumption
90-450 kg/hr

Operating Characteristics


Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch / Inline Continuous
Automation level
Manual / PLC / SCADA
CIP/SIP
CIP 121°C / SIP 135°C
Cleaning method
CIP / Manual
Changeover time
Fast / Efficient
Fast heating capability
Yes
Heat transfer options
Dimple / Halfpipe

Material Compatibility


Abrasion resistance
High
Biological compatibility
Food grade
Cleanability
CIP/SIP compatible
Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
Stainless steel 304,316L

Product type Characteristics


Product Viscosity
High (e.g.,creams,lotions)
Heat Sensitivity
Yes (e.g.,chocolate)
Container Shape
Cylindrical
Batch Size
50L to 12.5m³

Physical Characteristics


Tank Capacity
50L up to 12.5m³
Cylindrical Height
600mm to 1500mm
Diameter
750mm to 1600mm
Working Height
1450mm to 2350mm
Total Height (incl. drive)
2100mm to 3100mm
Outlet Height
500mm
Heat Transfer Surface
1.4 to 7.3m²

Custom Options


Control panel type
Integrated control panel
Agitator options
Anchor,Gate,Scraping,Propeller,Bottom driven,Dispersing disk,Rotor/stator,Screw,High shear,Turbo,Side entry,Static,External homogenizer
Heating options
Dimple,Halfpipe,Double wall
Finishing levels
Several,including 304,316L,Duplex
Loadcells
Available
Level Switches
Available
Cleaning options
Manual or CIP
Installation type
Skid mounted
Tilting option
Tiltable