Versatile size reduction processor for food applications

Enhance your food production line with a processor that excels in achieving precise size reduction, perfect for creating smooth purees, fine emulsions, and uniform particle sizes while maintaining continuous operation for high-speed processing efficiency.

Processes and Reduces Diverse Food Ingredients

The Comitrol Processor Model 1700 from Urschel Laboratories offers unparalleled versatility in food processing, accommodating a range of reduction heads for varying applications. This processor is particularly suited for creating uniform emulsions, purees, and nut butters, using precisely engineered slicing, cutting, and microcutting techniques. It operates in high-speed, continuous processing environments, ensuring efficient throughput while maintaining product quality. Equipped with a HMI option, it allows for enhanced operational control, identifying sensor misalignments and monitoring machine runtime. Constructed from stainless steel, it provides durability and sanitation, ideal for the stringent demands of food processing. This model is capable of processing diverse food forms—from solid to slurry—to meet the needs of food processors and other industrial food manufacturers.

Benefits

  • Enhances production efficiency with continuous, high-speed operation.
  • Reduces maintenance time through easy cleanup and design simplicity.
  • Optimizes particle size consistency for diverse food applications.
  • Improves operational control and diagnostics with HMI integration.
  • Ensures long-term durability and hygiene with stainless steel construction.

General


Applications
Nut butters,Dried meats,Condiments,Food processing,Plant-based foods,Emulsions,Beverage ingredients,Purees,Seaweed processing,Snack ingredients
End products
Hummus,Beef jerky,Coconut milk beverage,Raspberry puree,Seaweed snacks,Kale smoothie base,Ginger puree,Almond butter,Chicken skin emulsion
Steps before
Purification,Grinding,Drying,Emulsification
Steps after
Packing,Sterilization,Coating
Input ingredients
Chicken Skin,Almond Butter,Beef Jerky,Hemp Cake,Hummus,Kale,Raspberry Puree,Seaweed,Ginger,Coconut Milk
Output ingredients
Chicken Skin Emulsion,Almond Butter,Beef Jerky,Hemp Cake,Hummus,Kale,Raspberry Puree,Seaweed,Ginger,Coconut Milk
Market info
Urschel is known for its expertise in precision cutting technology and manufacturing industrial food processing equipment, especially cutting machines. It has a strong reputation for quality and innovation in delivering engineered-to-order solutions for the food processing industry.

Technical Specifications


Motor Power
15,30,or 40 HP (11.2,22.4,or 30 kW)
Maximum Input Size
2.5" (63.5 mm) for cutting heads
3/8" (9.5 mm) for microcut heads
1/4 to 1/2" (6.4 to 12.7 mm) for slicing heads
Particle Size Range
.010 to 1.5" (.254 to 38.1 mm) for cutting head
Microcut Size Range
.0012 to .0237" (.03 to .6 mm)
Slicing Thickness
.020 to .060" (.5 to 1.5 mm)
Machine Dimensions
Length
Width
34.62" (879 mm)
Height
70.12" (1781 mm)
Net Weight
1100 lb (499 kg)
Operation
Continuous
Material Construction
Stainless Steel
Enclosure Type
Sealed to deter dust,vapor,and liquid
Automation Features
HMI Option Available

Operating Characteristics


Operating mode
Continuous
Motor horsepower options
15,30,or 40 HP
Input product size for cutting heads
Up to 2.5" (63.5 mm)
Input product size for microcut heads
3/8" (9.5 mm) to slurry
Input product size for slicing heads
1/4 to 1/2" (6.4 to 12.7 mm)
Reduction head diameter
6" (152.4 mm)
Enclosure
Sealed to deter escape of dust,vapor,and liquid
Cleaning and maintenance
Designed for easy cleanup and maintenance
HMI features
Misaligned sensors,soft start faults,machine runtime,motor loads
Remote start/stop
Available with HMI when connected to control center
Size reduction versatility
Recommended for free-flowing dry and semi-dry applications

Material Compatibility


Cleanability
Easy cleanup
Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
Stainless steel construction
Density/particle size
0.0012 to 2.5” input size

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
Length
Net weight
1100 lb (499 kg)
Motor options
15,30,or 40 HP (11.2,22.4,or 30 kW)
Material
Stainless steel construction
Reduction heads
6" (152.4 mm) diameter
Sealed enclosure
Prevents escape of dust,vapor,and liquid
Input Size Limit
2.5" (63.5 mm) for cutting heads,3/8" (9.5 mm) for microcut,slicing heads

Custom Options


HMI option availability
Yes
Control panel integration
Remote start/stop
Reduction head types
Cutting,Microcut,Slicing