From the outset, the Model 170 ThermaBlend™ was developed to be a superior thermal processing solution with excellent cooking, cooling and blending characteristics. Our equipment is constructed by ASME Certified Welders, delivering long lasting reliability even after years of stress from large-scale cooking and cooling applications. Available in single or double agitator configurations, the ThermaBlend™ is perfectly suited for cooking, searing, caramelizing, chilling, sauteing and blending.

Productivity

• Our wrap-around steam jacket provides up to 50% more heat transfer area than hemispherical kettles or other conventional jacketed cookers.
• Unique agitator designs provide quick homogeneous blending while minimizing shear.
• A durable, bidirectional scraper system keeps the heat exchange surface clean, minimizing burn-on while optimizing heat transfer.

Speed

• The massive heat transfer area, highly efficient agitators and patent pending scraper system dramatically reduce process time over conventional batch cookers or kettle technology.
• Optional vacuum cooking and cooling can reduce process time.
• Complete in-house manufacturing allows us to ensure quality with short lead times and on-time delivery.

Savings

• Improved efficiencies and durable design minimize operating and energy costs.

Standard Features

• Reversing agitators w/VFD Speed Control from 6-30 RPM
• Wrap-around jacket, 90 PSI (ASME code) steam jacket with SS heat shields
• RTD probe with digital steam controller, electric steam valve, steam trap and safety relief valve
• Ribbon agitation (single or double)
• Full length staybolt jacket
• Dual air-operated discharge doors
• Solenoid air valves control cover and discharge doors
• All 304 SS construction
• Glass-bead satin finish
• Controls located in a NEMA 4X enclosure (mounted to frame)
• Non-vacuum construction
• Internal safety grate
• Controls: manual, semi-automatic and automatic batch controls

Heat Jackets

• Our unique wrap-around heat jacket delivers consistent heat via steam, water or even oil. The increased heat surface area can reduce cooking times while cooking product thoroughly and evenly.

Patent Pending Scraper System

• Our low cost, reliable scraper system minimizes burn-on. The scrapers are built to last and are quickly and easily replaced.

Equipment Control Options

• Full featured cooker with batch control and data acquisition. System utilizes a desktop PC with touch screen which enables unlimited storage ability for batches and data acquisition.

Agitator Options

• Mepaco offers Many Agitation Options: Ribbon, Paddle, Split Ribbons and Thermo-Screws.

Custom Thermal Processing

• A variety of Thermal Processing Technologies Including Thermo-Screws, Direct Steam Injection, Vacuum Cooking and Cooling.

Equipment Options

• Vacuum construction
• Vacuum cooling package (110° F or 40° F)
• 130 PSI steam jacket
• #2, #4 or electropolished interior finish
• Multistep control packages with modulating steam valve
• Cryogenic cooling
• Direct steam injection - poppet valves
• CIP spray balls & header
• Heavy duty drive upgrade
• Kettle valves in place of discharge doors
• Kettle valves through discharge doors
(in addition to discharge doors)
• Kettle valves through jacket
(in addition to discharge doors)

• 316 stainless steel on product contact surfaces
• Self sealing steam vent
• Cooling water control package
• Serpentine liquid jacket
• Double cover system
• Dual zone steam jackets with controls
• Emulsifier mounting with kettle valve
• Optional agitator designs and configurations
  • Paddle
  • Split ribbon
  • Thermal screws
    (available in double or single screw configurations)
• Steam jacket pressure sensor with modulating steam valve