1000L Jacketed Melting Tank for Chocolate, Fat, Wax, and Yogurt

1000L Jacketed Melting Tank for Controlled Heating

This 1000L double-jacketed tank is intended for processors that need to soften, melt, or maintain temperature-sensitive materials under controlled conditions. Typical duties include chocolate, edible fats, waxes, yogurt bases, and selected chemical formulations. The tank geometry, working volume, outlet arrangement, and agitator are normally finalized around viscosity, batch size, heating time, and cleaning requirements rather than capacity alone.

Construction and Fabrication

Product-contact parts are commonly specified in 304 stainless steel, with 316 or 316L considered when chlorides, acids, salts, or pharmaceutical cleanliness requirements are present. We determine the suitable grade from the formulation and cleaning chemistry. Continuous sanitary welds, internal grinding, and a specified polish level reduce product retention. Mechanical seals, gaskets, manway design, and drain details also require attention; a tank that cannot drain or be inspected properly will create avoidable sanitation and maintenance work.

Heating and Mixing Design

The double jacket can be configured around hot water, thermal oil, or another approved heating medium. Required jacket area and heat-transfer performance depend on product viscosity, starting temperature, batch size, target temperature, and available utilities. Temperature control may use a sensor in the vessel, jacket control, or both. Chocolate and fat service often benefits from gentle, continuous agitation, while wax or chemical products may need a different impeller profile and motor torque. Drive selection depends on viscosity, solids content, speed range, and whether the agitator starts under a cold, heavy load.

Technical Specifications

Common Questions

Can one configuration handle chocolate and chemicals? Not automatically. Materials, seals, finish, heating limits, and cleaning procedures must match the formulation.

Is 1000 L the working volume? Confirm this before ordering. Headspace, foaming, expansion, and agitator clearance affect usable batch volume.

What should accompany a quotation request? Provide product viscosity, density, batch size, melting temperature, heating time, solids content, cleaning method, power supply, and required outlet or transfer connection. These details allow us to size the jacket, motor, reducer, impeller, controls, and seals with fewer assumptions.