Heaters used in food processing are one of the most cost-intensive pieces of equipment in a line, and so their running and maintenance costs are vital considerations for plant managers.
Accurate temperature control is also critical in plants as some processes require exact conditions for the food to be manufactured according to a specific recipe.
Mokon claims its HF-2 Series heat transfer fluid control system uses a 12kw heater canister mounted on the traditional 'horizontal forced liquid flow' design to keep machinery operating at maximum capacity.
Jeff Mallon, sales manager at Mokon, said the system offered quality, safety and reliability.
"The new HF-2 series was redesigned to minimise the space requirements while improving performance through continuous accurate temperature control," he said.
The heater has welded construction to minimise threaded connections, which limit potential leak points, the company claims.
The system's 'continuous flow' cool oil reservoir design assists accurate and safe process temperature control and cooling, claims the manufacturer, which manufactures circulating liquid temperature control systems as well as cooling apparatus.
The internal piping is welded in a streamline design, which results in a reduced cabinet size compared to previous models, requiring less floor space, it added.
The system is available in single or dual-zone configurations, with pumping capacities ranging from 40 to 80 gallons per minute.
A variety of heating capacities up to a maximum of 96kw are offered to match specific process requirements.
The safety features include a guard to protect operators while the system is in use
