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Vintage (Circa 1940’s) Barth Ball Roaster SOLD Capacity: Advised it could be upto 100Kgs. Set-up to run on Coal. It is not operational but is in reasonable condition for its age. It will require a full refurbishment.. Location: South Africa SOLD
Essex, United Kingdom5,774 km away
Model Number
probat-ball-roaster
Stock Number
07042ac7d03d
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Applications & Use Cases
- Roasting cocoa beans for chocolate production.
- Processing nuts for confectionery and snack industries.
- Specialty coffee bean roasting, particularly for traditional profiles.
- Drying and roasting various grains and seeds.
- Small-scale industrial processing requiring indirect heat transfer.
Typical Specifications
- Typical capacity
- For this class of vintage ball roaster, capacities commonly range from 50kg to 200kg per batch, depending on the specific model and product density.
- Power supply
- Units of this vintage were typically designed for solid fuels such as coal or wood, with some later adaptations for gas. Electrical power would primarily be for ancillary motors, if fitted.
- Heating method
- Ball roasters operate on an indirect heating principle, where the product is contained within a rotating sphere heated externally.
- Footprint
- A unit of this type typically requires a significant floor area for the roaster itself, plus space for fuel storage, exhaust systems, and product handling.
- Material of construction
- The roasting drum is commonly constructed from cast iron or steel, designed for high temperature resistance and durability.
- Maintenance requirements
- Vintage equipment often requires regular mechanical inspection, lubrication, and potential refurbishment of moving parts and heat exchange surfaces.
- Control system
- Original units typically featured manual controls for temperature and rotation speed, with modern refurbishments often incorporating more advanced automation.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Ball roasters offer very even heat distribution due to the constant tumbling of the product, leading to consistent roasting. They are also known for their robust construction and longevity.
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