ShearTherm

WORLD-LEADING EFFICIENCY IN EMULSIFYING & COOKING

EMULSIFIER & BATCH COOKER WITH DIRECT STEAM INJECTION

  • Amazing for powder content, patented M4E tech stops lumps
  • Far less energy use than shear pumps & old emulsifiers – fast ROI
  • Fast CIP (fast changeovers, max uptime)
  • Steam – freshest taste & colours
  • 4 sizes: 30L up to 4x 600L batches/h
Emulsifier & steam batch cooker: ShearTherm

ShearTherm

Natec Network’s ShearTherm is an integrated mixing, cooking, shearing and emulsifying system. Many processes are combined and controlled in the small ShearTherm footprint, delivering maximum process, recipe and application flexibility and efficiency. With full control of all process functions it delivers excellent finished product characteristics and quality – even with particles!

The ShearTherm is the perfect choice for high powder concentrated and plant-based products. With our innovative and unique Magnet for Emulsion (M4E) technology, and a special multi directional pre-mixer and agitator, it delivers short and efficient ingredient mixing. The integrated vacuum system and different shearing units, each with controlled variable speed, guarantees a very high repeatability, short batch cycles, 100% homogeneous and lump free product. Product heating utilises unique Natec Network direct steam injection while temperature is accurately monitored by Natec Network self-cleaning temperature probes.

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Food applications processed cheese, cream cheese, spreadable cheese, puree, sauces

Benefits

  • Amazing for high powder content recipes – patented M4E tech stops lumps
  • M4E removes need for old-fashioned mechanical shear unit or shear pumps
  • M4E does less product damage than mechanical shear units
  • Highest control over processing conditions delivers excellent product characteristic and quality
  • Optimum functionality generates stable emulsifications with repeatability quality
  • Reduced energy costs and space requirements
  • Far less energy use than shear pumps & old emulsifiers – fast ROI
  • Easy production and CIP through automatic programs and a touch screen
  • Fast CIP allows fast changeovers, and maximum uptime
  • Combined discharge and CIP pump
  • Fully enclosed, CIP-able, hygienic design ensures product safety
  • Uses direct steam injection cooking which retains the freshest taste & colours

Options

  • Bin lifter for ingredients addition
  • Level measurement for exact dosage and traceability
  • Steam conditioning unit
  • Liquid addition system
  • Integration with existing CIP system
  • Indirect heating and cooling jacket
  • Duplex filters (for processed cheese)
  • Seamless integration with a UHT RotaTherm cooker
  • Buffer tanks available
  • Flexible powder addition systems
  • Shear pump version also available
  • Further options on request

Technical data

Machine data

  • 400V, 50Hz, 3 phase
    Other voltages available

Capacity data

  • Up to 4 batches/h
    Depending on product and temperature

Heating temperature

  • Up to 98 °C (208 °F) by direct steam injection

Utilities

  • Steam, air, water and power as required

Cleaning

  • Stand alone, or integrated into CIP system

Execution

  • All product contact surfaces are AISI 316 L (1.4044) stainless steel

Human Resources

  • 1 operator required

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