Firex - 150L Boiling Pan

Applications & Use Cases

• Large-scale catering and institutional kitchens for preparing soups, stews, and sauces.
• Food manufacturing facilities for batch cooking of various food products.
• Ready-meal production lines requiring efficient thermal processing.
• Central production units in hospital or school catering for high-volume meal preparation.

Typical Specifications

Typical capacity

This unit is specified at 150 litres; units in this class commonly range from 50L to 500L.

Construction material

Typically full stainless steel construction (grade 304 or 316) for hygiene and durability.

Heating method

Commonly steam-heated (direct or indirect), electric, or gas-fired. This unit is described as a 'Boiling Pan', often indicating steam or electric heating.

Temperature control

Units of this type typically feature adjustable temperature controls, often with digital displays for precision.

Discharge method

Commonly side or bottom discharge, often with a large diameter valve for viscous products.

Power supply

For electrically heated units, typically 3-phase industrial power (e.g., 400V, 50Hz). Steam-heated units require a steam supply.

Footprint

For this capacity, units typically require a floor space of approximately 1000mm x 1000mm, plus operational clearance.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What maintenance is typically required for a used boiling pan?

  Regular cleaning is essential. Mechanical checks on agitators (if present), seals, and discharge valves, along with calibration of temperature controls, are also common maintenance tasks.

• Can this type of boiling pan be used for delicate products?

• What utilities are needed to operate a boiling pan of this size?

• Is an auto-refill feature common on boiling pans?

• What are the advantages of a side/bottom discharge?