- Typical capacity
- For this class of equipment, capacities commonly range from 50 litres to several thousand litres, with this specific unit being 150 litres.
- Construction material
- Units of this type are typically constructed from 304 or 316 grade stainless steel for hygiene and corrosion resistance.
- Jacket type
- Commonly features a dimpled, half-pipe, or full jacket for heating or cooling via steam, hot water, or chilled fluid.
- Agitation
- Many jacketed vessels include an agitator, which can be propeller, anchor, or paddle type, driven by an electric motor.
- Operating temperature
- Typically designed to operate across a broad temperature range, dependent on the heating/cooling medium and pressure rating.
- Pressure rating
- The jacket and internal vessel will have specific pressure ratings, which are crucial for safe operation with steam or pressurised fluids.
- Power supply
- If fitted with an agitator or control panel, power requirements are commonly 3-phase industrial supply (e.g., 400V, 50Hz in the UK).
- Connections
- Units typically feature various connections for product inlet/outlet, jacket media, temperature probes, and CIP (Clean-in-Place) systems.