Groen TDH-20A 5 Gallon Steam Jacketed Kettle - Manual Tilt, Countertop

Groen lists the TDH-20A at 5 gallons, the bench-top end of the kettle range. It fastens to whatever it sits on, and that surface has to carry the kettle full. Because it fires its own steam, a kitchen without a boiler can still run a jacketed vessel of this size.

Steam condensing on the outside of the vessel does the heating, which is why a thick product can be held rather than stirred constantly. Groen rates the burner at 31,000 BTU/hr, against a jacket rated to 50 PSI maximum. The vessel is tipped by hand, which at this batch size is quicker than cranking and leaves less to service. The interlock is a tilt cut-off at 12 degrees, and it takes the heat off before the jacket is off level.

Every exposed surface is 304 stainless in one welded piece. As built, the liner is type 304 stainless, with 316 available as an alternative on order. Groen builds it with Classic, Advanced or Cook2Temp controls, which is a decision about how much of the cook is automated. CSA, NSF and ASME appear on the sheet.

The TDH-20A measures 23-3/4 Inch by 18 Inch and stands 30-3/8 Inch high. Installation means running gas to the machine and taking the products of combustion away from it. The pour side has to stay clear, because a pan sits under the rim.

Features

• 5 Gallons capacity — small batches for a deli or cafe.
• One-piece welded body — no interior seam to trap product.
• NSF listing — the cleanability code jurisdictions adopt.
• Heat cuts off past 12 degrees tilt — no firing while emptying.
• Gas fired — quick recovery between batches.
• Liner grade can be specified up — matched to acidic product.
• Countertop installation — sits in the prep bench run.
• Rated at 31,000 BTU/hr — input enough to hold a boil.
• 50 PSI maximum working pressure — a ceiling on the sheet.
• Stands 30-3/8 Inch high — clears a standard bench run.

Specifications