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Keep It Clean: Maintaining Your Blentech Steam (and Cooling) Injectors
Blentech’s interchangeable injectors are designed for both direct steam heating and liquid or gas-based cooling, making them a versatile part of your thermal processing system. Whether you’re cooking sauces or chilling meats for forming, regular injector cleaning is critical for consistent performance and system safety. Here’s how to clean them the right way: Pro Tips…
Sanitary Finish: Your First Line of Defense Against Contamination
In food manufacturing, appearances deceive. A machine may look spotless, but shiny isn’t smooth—and only smooth is sanitary. Rough welds and surface crevices trap residue and microbes, putting food safety, compliance, and uptime at risk. That’s why sanitary finish isn’t a spec—it’s a strategy. What Makes a Surface Truly “Sanitary”? Food safety authorities like the…
Configure-to-Order: Custom Without the Wait
In food manufacturing, speed and flexibility matter. Starting every project from scratch adds risk and delay, but “off-the-shelf” systems rarely fit. That’s why Blentech uses a Configure-to-Order (CTO) process—a smarter way to get equipment tailored to your needs, without reinventing the wheel. How It Works We start with a library of proven, engineered modules—cookers, conveyors,…
Door Seal Replacement – A Simple Step for Long-Term Performance
At Blentech, we design equipment that’s built to last—but like any high-performance system, a few wear parts need periodic replacement to keep things running smoothly. One of the most common? Door gaskets. Found on equipment covers and discharge door assemblies, these FDA-approved seals play a critical role in maintaining sanitation, ensuring leak-free operation, and protecting…
Scraper Tips and Tricks: Get the Most Out of Your Blentech System
Here’s how to optimize your scrapers for the best performance. Scrapers do more than sweep the bowl—they prevent burn-on, improve mixing, and help maintain consistent texture and flavor, especially in thick or delicate blends. By keeping heated surfaces clean, they reduce waste, support even heating, and protect product quality. Regular inspection and timely replacement are…
Inside Dafgårds: A Lasting Partnership with Blentech
Since 1996, Swedish food manufacturer Dafgårds has relied on Blentech systems to support a wide range of products—from traditional stews and sauces to modern plant-based meals. In this video, we go behind the scenes to show how thoughtful engineering, long-term support, and durable equipment continue to deliver value. Long-Term Tools for Long-Term Growth Dafgårds’ operations…
Dielectric Grease & Sensor Reliability in Washdown Environments
A simple maintenance step to protect sensors, reduce downtime, and improve reliability in washdown food production environments. At Blentech, we engineer our systems to perform in the most demanding food production environments, including areas with high-pressure washdowns. Even though our sensor cabling is wash-down rated, one simple practice can go a long way in protecting…
Welcoming JOFERSA – Blentech’s New Partner in Spain
Blentech Welcomes Jofersa to Our Global Partner Network At Blentech, we believe strong partnerships help build great food. That’s why we’re excited to welcome Jason Tolve and the JOFERSA team as our representative for food processing equipment in Spain. With 50 years of experience, JOFERSA is a trusted partner to Spanish food manufacturers. Their strengths…
Blentech Named One of the North Bay’s Best Places to Work — For the 4th Time!
We’re proud to share that Blentech Corporation has been named one of the North Bay Business Journal’s Best Places to Work for 2025 — our fourth time earning this honor! Our People Drive Innovation Our employees are the driving force behind Blentech’s success in designing advanced food processing systems, from cutting-edge equipment to smart software….
Upgrade Your Spring Roll Line: Solve Mixing, Cooling & Yield Challenges with VersaTherm
If you’re already producing spring rolls, you know the challenges: holding texture through cooking, maintaining consistent yields, and hitting food safety targets without slowing down production. Our customers came to us with these exact issues — and we designed the VersaTherm Blending Cooker to solve them. Watch our spring roll video to see how it…
Let’s Build Your Ideal Kettle System
Ready to design a kettle that delivers the performance and flexibility your process demands? Schedule a free consultation to discuss your application with a Blentech process expert.