Groen D-60 60 Gallon Steam Jacketed Kettle - 2/3 Jacket, Manual Tilt, Pedestal Base, Direct Steam

Trunnion mounting is what makes the pour possible on the D-60, a direct steam kettle of 60 gallons. Because the steam is piped in rather than generated, there is nothing on the machine to fire, vent or service. It earns its place on work that would otherwise tie up a range.

The jacket covers the lower two thirds of the body, which puts heated metal alongside the batch as well as beneath it. Operating pressure is 5 to 25 PSI and maximum working pressure is 25 PSI. A worm-and-gear crank does the tilting, and because the gear is self-locking the vessel stays exactly where the operator stops it.

Groen puts 316 stainless where the food is and 304 outside it, welded rather than bolted together, so there is no lap joint inside to hold a residue. Type 316 stainless lines the vessel, which is the grade to specify where brine and acid are in the vessel daily. The only control is the tilt crank, and beyond it the steam valve sets the pace. Groen lists the D-60 to NSF and ASME.

Features

• Self-locking worm-gear crank tilt — holds its angle hands-free.
• Working pressure to 25 PSI — quick come-up, full load.
• 60 Gallons capacity — stock and chili at plant volume.
• Type 316 stainless — the grade for stocks, brines and tomato.
• Stainless pedestal base — one sealed floor contact.
• Two-thirds jacketed — heat spread over the sides.
• ASME shop inspected and stamped — a certified pressure vessel.
• Direct steam — a vessel added without a heat source.

Specifications