R&D Pilot Continuous Retort

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The HYDROLOCK pilot retort can be configured for static operation or continuous agitation, providing flexible, continuous operation with minimal labor requirements for a wide variety of container types. This pilot retort supports process simulation, sensory evaluation, and container integrity validation. All data from the pilot R&D retort is directly transferable to the full-size HYDROLOCK production unit.

Continuous retorts, such as the HYDROLOCK, are designed for high-volume production across various containers and products. The system offers energy-efficient continuous sterilization solutions, utilizing:

  • Recipe development or consumer pilot testing
  • Process modes including steam air retort, saturated steam retort, steam water spray, and water immersion
  • A flexible control system for recipe creation
  • Continuous or discontinuous modes
  • Holders and tubes available for flexible pouches, bowls, trays, glass, HDPE bottles, and metal cans

Recipe validation or consumer testing capabilities:

Up to 60 products processed at a time

Processes

  • Steam Air retort
  • Saturated Steam retort
  • Water Spray
  • Water Immersion
  • Continuous or Discontinuous Modes
  • Hot water spray pre-heating

Continuous or Discontinuous Modes

  • Hot water spray pre-heating
  • Pasteurization for temperatures from 80ºF to 212ºF
  • Sterilization with saturated steam, steam-air mixture, superheated water spraying or superheated water immersion for temperatures from 212ºF to 289ºF
  • Pressure cooling
  • Atmospheric pressure cooling

Flexible control system for recipe creation

  • Automated Mode
  • “Step by Step” Mode
  • Industrial Mode

Holders and tubes suitable for a variety of packaging includes

  • Flexible Pouches
  • Bowls
  • Trays
  • Glass
  • HDPE Bottles
  • Metal Cans
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R&D Pilot Retort

The STOCK Pilot Retort offers multiple modes of operation in one machine to provide processors the ability to model the most efficient retort process for any given container and product category. Both rotary and rocking agitation features combined with three process modes provides significant flexibility in one machine.