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Blentech’s Crystal Dinh Named a 2025 PMMI On the Rise Award Winner
Blentech is excited to share that Crystal Dinh, Applications Engineering Manager, has been recognized with PMMI’s 2025 On the Rise Award, honoring emerging leaders making a measurable impact across the packaging and processing industry. Driving Better Outcomes for Blentech Customers Crystal’s work has strengthened Blentech in ways that directly improve our customers’ experience. She led…
Bearing sleeves — what they are, quick checks, and how to replace them
What a bearing sleeve is & why it mattersA bearing sleeve is a stainless-steel tube fixed to the stub shaft between the shaft and the bearing insert. It protects the shaft, maintains alignment, and should be inspected and replaced regularly to prevent larger repairs and downtime. Quick Preventive Maintenance Checks Replace the sleeve if any…
Pick the Right Agitator — Get the Right Food
Choosing the right agitator is one of the most important decisions in food processing. In our latest video, Blentech showcases three key agitator types — ribbon, paddle, and solid flight — and demonstrates how each performs inside the Blentech Dual Mixer. Ribbon agitators deliver gentle, uniform blending ideal for delicate foods like sauerkraut and dry mixes. Paddle agitators provide the folding and smearing action critical for protein extraction and achieving the perfect texture. Solid flight agitators, on the other hand, deliver high-shear mixing for viscous, heavy, or high-fat emulsions that require intense mechanical action.
Premium Pet Food Production: Nutrition Without Compromise
Today’s pet parents expect the same care and quality in their pets’ food as they do in their own. Premium pet food producers are stepping up with fresh, nutritious, and innovative formulations — and Blentech is proud to help them scale with confidence. Whether you’re refining your first recipe or automating a full production line,…
All sizzle, no steak? Not with theVersaWok.
The Blentech VersaWok delivers high-temperature performance for authentic stir-fry, sauté, and browning applications. With its thermal oil jacket for precise temperature control, it’s engineered for consistency, speed, and chef-quality results at scale. Our new video highlights what makes the VersaWok a plant favorite — automation, repeatable performance, and perfect caramelization every time. Engineered for Extreme…
Blentech Joins UC Davis AIFS Symposium to Advance Responsible AI in Food Processing
Blentech participated in the UC Davis AI Institute for Food Systems (AIFS) Symposium to help shape the future of AI in food manufacturing.
Perfect Dumpling Fillings, Every Batch: How Blentech Solves Production Challenges
For food manufacturers, the secret to a great dumpling lies in its filling. Customers expect the same bite and flavor every time—but scaling that quality introduces real challenges. Over-mixing can turn vegetables and meat into paste, while inconsistent cooking or cooling risks both safety and yield. Blentech equipment is engineered to solve these problems directly….
Cheaper Today, Costly Tomorrow: Why R-Stamp Repairs Protect Your Cooker’s Lifespan
Even the most durable thermal processing cookers eventually face wear. Constant heating and cooling cycles create thermal stress that can crack a steel jacket. When that happens, downtime costs start to add up quickly. When your line is down, the clock is ticking. Calling in a local welder feels like the fastest fix—but the wrong…
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…
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.