NNP Heated Conical Hopper

Applications & Use Cases

• Maintaining temperature for viscous liquids or semi-solids in confectionery and bakery processes.
• Pre-heating or post-heating ingredients in sauce and soup production lines.
• Ensuring consistent flow of temperature-sensitive materials in pharmaceutical or chemical manufacturing.
• Holding and dispensing products like chocolate, fats, or oils at a controlled temperature.

Typical Specifications

Typical capacity

For this class of equipment, capacities commonly range from 50 litres to several hundred litres, with this unit being 75 litres.

Heating method

Water jacketed, typically requiring an external hot water supply or an integrated heating element.

Material construction

Units of this type are almost exclusively constructed from food-grade stainless steel (e.g., 304 or 316) for hygiene and durability.

Outlet diameter

Commonly ranges from 50mm to 150mm, depending on the intended material viscosity and flow rate.

Power supply

If an integrated heating element is present, typically 230V single-phase or 400V three-phase, often with a dedicated control panel.

Temperature control

Units typically feature thermostatic control for precise temperature management within the jacket.

Base fitting

A securing base nut, commonly 50mm, indicates suitability for mounting onto processing equipment or support frames.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What kind of materials can be processed in a heated conical hopper?

  Heated conical hoppers are ideal for materials that require temperature maintenance to remain fluid or prevent solidification, such as chocolate, fats, oils, syrups, and certain chemical compounds.

• How is the heating jacket typically supplied with hot water?

• What are the common benefits of a conical design?

• Is this type of hopper suitable for pressure applications?

• What maintenance is typically required for a heated hopper?