1. Water Immersion Autoclave Process
- Most widely accepted method for sterilizing products using overpressure.
2. Similarity to Saturated Steam Process
- Product is isolated from cooling air.
- Product is fully submerged in water.
3. Difference from Saturated Steam Process
- Air (or steam) can be introduced into the vessel during sterilization.
- Overpressure is created by adding air (or steam) on top of the water.
4. Heated Air Function
- Air is heated by steam and agitates the water as it rises to the surface.
- Helps pressurize the processing load.
5. Sterilization Temperature
- Maximum temperature: 130°C.
- Temperature is adjustable.
Applicable scope:
1.Large flexible/soft package
2. Color/shape-sensitive products, such as sweet corn and sausage.
3. Flexible pouch serial： flexible retort pouches, laminated film bages, high-temperature cooking bages, vacuum bags
Advantages of Water Immersion Retorts:
1. Efficient Heating
- Hot water stored in the upper tank quickly fills the lower tank during sterilization, ensuring rapid product heating.
2. Water and Energy Savings
- Sterilized water is recycled to the upper tank, saving water and steam heat energy.
3. Complete Product Immersion
- Products are fully submerged in sterilizing water, avoiding contact with air.
- No air cold mass in the chamber, ensuring efficient temperature penetration from all directions.
4. Uniform Heat Distribution
- Hot water circulation achieves optimal heat distribution and uniform sterilization.
5. Durable Equipment
- Made with selected materials and high-quality spare parts for long-lasting performance.
6. Optimized Sealing Structure
- Durable and easy to maintain.
7. User-Friendly Design
- Easy to operate and install.
- Ergonomic design enhances safety and comfort.
8. Aesthetic and Space-Saving
- Minimal openings on the pot body.
- Pipes are concentrated at the rear, saving floor space and simplifying factory planning.
Working Principle of Water Immersion Retorts:
1. Preheat
- Water is injected into the upper tank and preheated to the desired temperature.
2.Water Transfer to Lower Tank
- Preheated water is transferred to the lower tank.
3. Sterilization
- The circulation pump circulates process water in the vessel, fully submerging the products.
- Process water temperature rises with steam entering the pipeline and is controlled at the desired temperature.
- Pressure is adjusted to the ideal range using the boost valve and vent valve.
4. Recycle
- Process water is pumped back to the upper tank for reuse.
5. Cooling
- Cooling water enters the autoclave to reduce the product temperature to the desired level.
6. Pressure Release
- Cooling water is pumped out, and pressure is released through the vent valve.
7. Separate Manual Panel
- The manual panel is separate from the PLC screen to ensure operation even if the PLC is damaged.
- The upgraded manual panel also functions as a process flow chart, combining elegance and practicality.
With separate manual panel
The manual panel is separated and not placed on the PLC screen to prevent manual operation after PLC is damaged. The upgraded manual panel also serves as a process flow chart, which is beautiful and elegant.
Why Sumpot Retort Machines?
Manufacturing process: excellent manufacturing process, keep improving, high processing precision requirements for each component to ensure the quality of the retort machine(industrial autoclave).
Heat distribution effect: GB39948 heat distribution national standard drafting unit, good heat distribution effto ensure the normal operation of the retort autoclaves.
Raw material procurement: select international first-class brand accessories, such as Siemens, Festo, etc., the equipment has high stability.
