KETTLE COOKING – PUMPABLES
Pumpable foods are cooked in CapKold steam-jacketed
kettles, with an inclined agitator/mixer and a bottom-mounted
product discharge valve. The patented inclined agitator lifts, folds
and mixes kettle ingredients, eliminating product burning/scorching
and maintaining batch consistency. The discharge valve allows
efficient transfer of kettle product to a pump-fill station without
damaging delicate foods.
The Kettle Control Panel sequences the cooking
cycle, controlling the agitator, temperature and metered
water. A chart recorder provides a time/temperature record
for HACCP and quality assurance.
PROVEN AGITATOR DESIGNS
Groen has manufactured steam jacketed kettles for
over 90 years. We were the first to introduce steam-jacketed
kettles to commercial and institutional foodservice after World
War II. CapKold offers a wide range of large kettles, agitators,
jacket configurations and control packages. We are the leader
in Kettle technology.
• CapKold INA-Series inclined agitators are available in fixed-
agitator, tilt-out agitator (TO), retractable pinned tilt-out
agitator (RTO) and fixed agitator/tilt (TW) with variations.
• The new retractable pinned tilt-out agitator is anchored at the
bottom for heavy , viscous products. The agitator retracts off
an anchor then tilts out of the kettle eliminating the cleaning
and maintenance issues associated with horizontal agitators.
• CapKold N-Series Pasta Kettles feature rim-mounted drains.
• Capkold DH/INA/2-100 Kettle is a self-contained
gas-heated model.
• All direct-steam kettles available in 50-300 gallon working
capacities. Larger sizes are available on request.
TRANSFER & PACKAGING
At the completion of a cooking cycle, the Pump-fill Station
draws product from the kettle, measures a pre-set volume, and fills a
flexible plastic casing. The operator uses a station-mounted clipper
to seal, attach a label, and trim the casing in one fluid motion. One
employee can typically empty and package the entire contents of a
200-gallon (750-liter) kettle in 15-20 minutes. A Pump-fill Station
can be shared by two or more kettles.
BETTER FOOD TRANSFER
& PACKAGING SOLUTIONS
CapKold was first to introduce transfer pumps and air-
operated, product valves to Cook-Chill.
• The Pump-fill Station handles a broad range of product types,
viscosities and particulate sizes.
• The Pump-fill Station features digital input and display,
making adjustment of pump speed and fill volume quick,
precise and very easy.
• Air operated casing clippers and air driven vacuum pump
available for muscle meats and cut vegetables.
KETTLE COOKING
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HOT FILLING CASING
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Proven kettle agitator design
Transferring kettle foods to flexible plastic casings
Station-mounted clipper for sealing, attaching
label and trimming casing
Heated, plated and ready to eat
COOK-CHILL PRODUCTION SYSTEMS AT A GLANCE
