- Typical capacity
- Cooking kettles of this class commonly range from 200 litres to over 1000 litres, with 500 litres being a significant batch size.
- Power supply
- Units of this type typically require a 3-phase electrical supply for motors and controls, with steam for jacket heating.
- Construction material
- For food contact, stainless steel (e.g., 304 or 316 grade) is standard for hygiene and corrosion resistance.
- Heating method
- Steam jacketed designs are prevalent, offering efficient and even heating for the product.
- Emulsifier type
- Bottom-mounted emulsifiers are common for achieving fine dispersions and preventing product build-up.
- Discharge mechanism
- Auto-tilt discharge is a common feature for efficient and safe emptying of cooked product.
- Control features
- Variable speed controls for the emulsifier and integrated load cells for precise batching are typically found on advanced units.