- Typical capacity
- For this class of equipment, capacities commonly range from 500 litres up to 5,000 litres, with this unit being at the lower end of the larger industrial scale.
- Power supply
- Units of this type typically require a 3-phase industrial power supply, commonly 400V, 50Hz.
- Construction material
- Vacuum tumblers for food processing are invariably constructed from food-grade stainless steel for hygiene and durability.
- Vacuum system
- Includes an integrated vacuum pump system to draw a consistent vacuum within the drum, crucial for product absorption and tenderisation.
- Loading mechanism
- This unit includes a tote bin loader, which is a common feature for efficient and ergonomic loading of bulk ingredients into the tumbler.
- Control system
- Typically features a programmable logic controller (PLC) for setting rotation speed, vacuum levels, and cycle times.
- Footprint
- For a 1250-litre unit with a loader, a significant floor area is required, typically several square metres, to accommodate the tumbler, loader, and operational space.