Lincat - Water Jacket 6 Pot

Applications & Use Cases

• Melting and holding chocolate, sauces, or gravies at a consistent temperature without burning.
• Gently heating delicate food items in a commercial kitchen or small-scale production environment.
• Maintaining the temperature of pre-cooked foods for serving in catering or buffet settings.
• Preparing custards, curds, or other temperature-sensitive confectionery items.

Typical Specifications

Typical capacity

For this class of equipment, units commonly feature 4 to 8 individual pots, often with capacities ranging from 1 to 5 litres per pot.

Power supply

Units of this type are typically electric, commonly requiring a three-phase supply for commercial applications, though single-phase versions exist.

Heating method

This equipment utilises a water jacket (bain-marie) system for indirect, gentle heating.

Temperature control

Typically features thermostatic control to maintain a precise and consistent water bath temperature.

Construction material

Commonly constructed from stainless steel for hygiene and durability in food processing environments.

Footprint

For a 6-pot unit, the footprint is generally compact, suitable for countertop placement in professional kitchens.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the advantages of a water jacket heating system?

  A water jacket system provides gentle, even heating, preventing scorching or burning of delicate ingredients like chocolate or sauces. It maintains a consistent temperature without direct heat contact.

• Is this unit suitable for continuous operation?

• What kind of maintenance is typically required?

• Can I use different sized pots with this unit?

• What safety features are commonly found on these units?