- Typical capacity
- For this class of equipment, units commonly range from 500 to 2000 litres, with this specific unit stated at 500 litres.
- Power supply
- Typically requires a three-phase industrial electrical supply, commonly 400V, 50Hz in the UK, for the mixer motor and jacket heating.
- Material construction
- Units of this type are almost exclusively constructed from food-grade stainless steel (e.g., 304 or 316) for hygiene and corrosion resistance.
- Jacket type
- Commonly features a dimpled or half-pipe jacket for efficient heating or cooling via steam, hot water, or chilled water/glycol.
- Agitation type
- Equipped with a top-mounted mixer/stirrer, typically an anchor, propeller, or gate agitator, suitable for various viscosities.
- Weighing system
- Units with load cells provide accurate in-tank weighing, essential for precise batch formulation and inventory control.
- Footprint
- Dimensions vary, but a 500-litre jacketed tank with ancillary equipment typically requires a floor area of approximately 1.5m x 1.5m, plus operational clearance.