Equipment Components & Accessories
At Blentech, we believe that the performance of a system is defined by the integrity of its parts. Our components are engineered to solve specific food processing challenges—viscosity, hygiene, particulate integrity, and rapid thermal transfer.
Sanitary Valves & CIP Solutions
Our valve technology is built on the "Clean Assist" philosophy, designed to reduce manual intervention and ensure 100% hygienic operation.
- Flush-Plug Kettle Valves: Designed to eliminate the "dead zones" common in vertical kettles, ensuring every ounce of product is processed and discharged.
- CIP-able Valves: Standard on all modern Blentech systems. These valves allow for automated cleaning cycles without the need for manual breakdown.
- DiscSealâ„¢ Technology: Our mechanical face seals replace traditional packing glands, eliminating deep crevices where bacteria can hide and significantly reducing shaft wear.
Vacuum Infrastructure & Moisture Control
Blentech vacuum systems are designed to protect your infrastructure while maximizing cooling speed.
- Vacuum Separators (Solids Canisters): Centrifugal separators that prevent product carryover and foaming from entering the vacuum pump, protecting your utility investment.
- High-Placement Vacuum Ducting: We strategically place vacuum pumps above the product carryover line to ensure longevity and hygiene. All ducting is designed for rapid breakdown, inspection, and cleaning.
- Precision Vacuum Control: Two-step processes managed by AutoChef to reduce initial vacuum shock and prevent foaming in moisture-sensitive products.
Emulsification & High-Shear Systems
For products requiring smooth textures and stable emulsions, our high-shear components integrate directly into your cooking loops.
- High-Shear Pumps & Loops: Shared or individual high-shear units capable of pureeing, smoothing, and emulsifying viscous foods like cheese sauces, hummus, and refried beans.
- Interchangeable Shear Screens: Screens can be swapped for flexible manufacturing, allowing you to move from coarse purees to ultra-fine emulsions.
- 100% Passthrough Configuration: Engineered to ensure every particulate passes through the shear zone for maximum stability.
Heat Exchangers
Blentech incorporates both direct and indirect heat transfer components depending on your product's sensitivity to particulates and shear.
- Tubular Heat Exchangers: Ideal for continuous lines and clear liquids where high-velocity flow ensures rapid thermal transfer.
- Coil & Jacket Heat Exchangers: Used for products with high particulate counts where maintaining the structural integrity of ingredients (like mushrooms or diced tomatoes) is critical.
- Direct Steam Injection (DSI) Manifolds: High-shear or low-shear injectors that heat products up to 10x faster than traditional jackets by injecting culinary-grade steam directly into the product mass.
Material Handling & Accessories
We build components that bridge the gap between processing and packaging.
- Standard & Custom Carts: We offer heavy-duty 200L/400lb Euro-bin standard carts, as well as custom-sized solutions for unique facility footprints.
- Pump Feeders: Specialized auger-integrated feeders designed to move non-free-flowing materials like ground meat or thick nut butters without clogging.
- Surge Hoppers: Equipped with slow-speed agitation to maintain product homogeneity and prevent "fines" or particulate damage between batch cooking and filling.
The Blentech Parts Advantage
- In-Stock Availability: We maintain a library of common wear parts (scrapers, gaskets, seals) for immediate shipping to minimize your downtime.
- Engineering Consultation: Not sure which valve or heat exchanger fits your recipe? Our Innovation Center can emulate your process to validate component selection before you buy.
- Retrofit Ready: Many of our components—including our UL 508A certified panels and DSI manifolds—can be retrofitted onto legacy Blentech or third-party systems.
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.