Versatile steam blancher/pasteuriser processes products up to 60% faster

Key Technology has introduced the Turbo-Flo, a steam blancher/pasteuriser offering greater assurance of food safety and food quality for blanching and pasteurising applications.

To maximise production flexibility, the Turbo-Flo can be supplied with an optional control system that can be integrated with plant networks, and an optional belt-speed controller, which can be adjusted to change cook time.

Ideal for high-changeover environments, Turbo-Flo reduces the downtime associated with changeovers, offers a more accurate set-up to improve product quality and eases operation.

Belt speed, cooking temperature, and other critical machine parameters are controlled. An on-board programmable logic controller translates that data into digital signals that can be easily integrated with plant networks. Processors can also gain remote access to machine controls and real-time production information.

Critical machine parameters such as retention time (a function of belt speed) and cooking temperature can now be pre-programmed in a recipe database and downloaded for each product.

Compared with conventional water blanching systems, Turbo-Flo is claimed to reduce energy consumption and waste. It requires less floor space, processes products up to 60% faster, and improves product quality.

Contact: Key Technology, Tel: 00 1 509 529 2161