Contherm Heat Exchanger Boosts Highviscosity Food Processing

In food production lines, high-viscosity materials prone to clumping are no longer obstacles but opportunities for culinary innovation. The Contherm® scraped surface heat exchanger has been specifically engineered to help food manufacturers overcome technical challenges and unlock new product possibilities.

The food industry frequently encounters processing difficulties with viscous materials such as caramel, jams, peanut butter, and similar products. Traditional heat exchangers often struggle with low heat transfer efficiency, scaling issues, and cleaning difficulties when handling these substances, significantly impacting production efficiency and product quality. The Contherm® system presents a transformative solution to these persistent challenges.

The Contherm® scraped surface heat exchanger features a unique vertical design where product enters from the bottom and flows upward through the cylindrical processing chamber. Rotating scrapers continuously agitate the product while removing material from the cylinder walls, ensuring uniform heating or cooling while preventing fouling and optimizing heat transfer efficiency. Heating and cooling media circulate through the annular space between the processing cylinder and insulated jacket, enabling precise temperature control.

• Space-efficient vertical installation: The compact vertical footprint minimizes floor space requirements, particularly valuable for production facilities with limited space.
• Top-mounted drive for easy maintenance: The upper-positioned drive unit facilitates maintenance operations and scraper blade replacement, significantly reducing downtime.
• Modular configuration flexibility: Multiple units can be connected in series to achieve continuous heating and cooling processes tailored to specific production requirements.
• Four standardized sizes: Available with heating surfaces ranging from 0.28 to 0.98 square meters, allowing selection of the optimal unit for each production scale.

The Contherm® system has established itself as the preferred solution for processing sticky, clumping food products. By addressing the limitations of conventional heat exchangers, it enhances production efficiency while maintaining consistent product quality.

• Enhanced heat transfer: Continuous scraping action prevents fouling and improves thermal efficiency, reducing processing time.
• Uniform product treatment: Eliminates localized hot or cold spots, ensuring consistent product quality.
• Simplified cleaning: The scraping mechanism minimizes product residue, facilitating cleaning procedures and maintaining hygienic standards.
• Broad application range: Suitable for various viscous food products including confectionery items, spreads, chocolate compounds, and meat preparations.