2014 LEE 400 GALLON DUAL MOTION 316L SS JACKETED KETTLE PROCESS MIX TANK

A jacketed kettle is a specialized piece of equipment designed for heating, cooling, and mixing processes. It features a jacket (a space between two layers of the vessel) that allows for indirect heating or cooling of the contents inside the kettle. This type of kettle is commonly used in various industrial applications, including food processing, pharmaceuticals, and chemical manufacturing.
Here’s a more detailed explanation: Key Features of a Lee Industries Jacketed Kettle: Jacket: The jacket is a space surrounding the main vessel that can be filled with a heating or cooling medium, such as steam, hot oil, or water. This allows for indirect heating or cooling of the product inside the kettle. Material: Lee Industries jacketed kettles are typically made from stainless steel, often 316 stainless steel, which provides excellent corrosion resistance and is suitable for sanitary applications. Hemispherical Bottom: The unique hemispherical bottom design enhances mixing efficiency, ensuring even distribution of heat and ingredients. ASME Standards: Many Lee Industries kettles are manufactured to ASME standards, ensuring they meet specific safety and performance requirements. Various Capacities: Jacketed kettles come in a range of sizes, from small laboratory units to large industrial-scale vessels. Sanitary Design: Lee Industries often focuses on sanitary design, with high-polished finishes and all-stainless steel product contact parts, minimizing the risk of contamination. Optional Features: These kettles can be customized with various features, including different types of agitators, discharge options (e.g., tri-clamp, ball valve), and support structures (e.g., leg frames, casters). How it works: 1. Heating: Steam or another heating medium is circulated through the jacket, transferring heat to the kettle’s contents. 2. Cooling: A cooling medium (e.g., chilled water) is circulated through the jacket to remove heat from the contents. 3. Mixing: The hemispherical bottom and optional agitators facilitate thorough mixing of the product during heating or cooling. Applications: Food Processing: Jacketed kettles are used for cooking, heating, and mixing various food products, such as soups, sauces, stews, and dairy products. Pharmaceuticals: They are used in the production of pharmaceuticals, where precise temperature control and sanitary conditions are essential. Chemical Manufacturing: Jacketed kettles are also used in chemical processes that require controlled heating and mixing. A stainless mixing pressure vessel is a container made from stainless steel that can hold substances at high pressure and is designed for mixing: Pressure Vessels: Stainless steel pressure vessels can withstand pressures above 15 pounds of force per square inch (psig). Mixing vessels can be used for a variety of tasks, including mixing powder, suspending solids, agitating, and gently stirring products. Stainless steel is a strong, durable, and nonreactive material that is resistant to corrosion and easy to clean. Stainless steel mixing pressure vessels are used in many industries, including: Food and beverage production, Pharmaceuticals, Chemicals, Cosmetics, Biotechnology, Dairy, and Brewery.