The kettle/mixer has a direct, sweep/fold agitator and a 100-gallon capacity. It features a 2/3 steam jacket design and a tilt-type mechanism. The variable speed control allows for precise mixing. It also includes a hot and cold water faucet, a 3" butterfly draw-off valve, and an open leg base. The kettle is made of stainless steel construction.
Standard features of the kettle/mixer include a large pouring lip, a condensate valve with an insulated handle, and a safety device that prevents high-speed starts. It has gallon markings stamped into the scraper shaft and level adjustable solid feet for floor bolting. The kettle operates on standard 208-240 volts, 60 Hz, 3 phase, 4 wire. It is NSF and ASME approved.
The kettle/mixer has a 50 psi steam jacket rating on 40-100 gallon models and a 35 psi steam jacket rating on 125 & 150 gallon models. The scraper speed control is infinitely variable from 0 to 40 rpm. The agitator and scraper are bayonet mounted for easy removal. The hydraulic powered agitator, scraper, and bridge lift have a 3 horsepower motor.
All plumbing, electrical, and hydraulics are enclosed in stainless steel consoles. The mixer bridge is enclosed and made of 10 gauge stainless steel. The nylon blades are removable without tools and scrape the entire jacketed surface. The tilt mechanism is made of roller bearings and case hardened self-locking worm and segment gear. The ratio between the scraper and agitator is infinitely variable, with the agitator rotating from 0 to 8 times the speed of the scraper.
Optional accessories for the kettle/mixer include covers, a pan carrier, a flow diverter, a food strainer, leg extensions, alternate draw-off valves, swing funnels, a pressure reducing valve, automatic water cooling, alternate mounting systems, power tilt (if not standard), accessories for connection to food pumps, a water meter built into the system, and product time/temperature controls and indicators. There is also an option for a type 316 stainless steel commercial kettle interior for high acid food products. The kettle accessory kit includes a ladle, draw-off brush, clean-up brush, kettle whip, kettle brush, and kettle paddle.
