Armfield – Miniature-Scale Research & Development Technology – FT40 Multi-purpose Processing Vessel
A vital stage in the preparation of a food product is the accurate addition and correct mixing of the various ingredients that make up the recipe. It is usual that heat will be required, subsequent cooling and chilling are often needed for preservation. The Armfield Multi-purpose Processing Vessel is able to carry out these actions with very small quantities of ingredients. The facilities to mix, emulsify, heat, pasteurise, incubate, cool, chill and cure are all built into this purpose-designed unit. As well as preparation of food products for further processing, the facilities allow production of finished products in batch sizes from five to 20 litres.
The Armfield FT40 consists of a jacketed vat, mounted within a mobile cabinet containing all the servicing utilities and necessary instrumentation.
The unit is fully self-contained with electrical heating, cooling water and chilled water circulating systems and an efficient emulsifier/mixer, which is easily raised or lowered into the vat.
A comprehensive control console, also housed in the cabinet, incorporates a chart recorder which continuously records the temperature of the vat contents. Also included on the console is a digital readout for salient temperatures and heating controls.
The vat is constructed from high-quality stainless steel, the interior having a mirror finish.
Key Features and Benefits
FT40 Multi-Purpose Processing Vessel
Key Features
- Batch size only 10-20l
- Integral control console incorporating comprehensive instrumentation
- Fully self-contained system in mobile cabinet
- On-board utilities
- Dual-purpose heating and cooling jacket
- Stainless steel vessel
- Heating to 85°C
- Cooling to 1°C
- Fitted with Silversen™ Mixer
- Data logging facility
Benefits
- Versatile batch processing
- Used for a variety of powder incorporations
- Used to make oil/water emulsions
- Can make as little as five litres
Key Industries
- Biopharmaceutical and Biotechnology
- Chemical
- Cosmetics & Personal Care
- Education & Academics
- Food & Beverage
- Oil & Gas
- Pharmaceutical
- Powders & Pigments / Coating
Brand
The Armfield Industrial Division designs and manufactures research & development systems, primarily for the food, beverage, dairy, edible oil and pharmaceutical industries. Used by many of the world’s leading corporations, Armfield systems enable researchers and product developers to replicate full-scale industrial manufacturing processes on a miniature-scale in the laboratory.