Layer pad for agitating retorts in food processing
Efficiently secure and process irregularly shaped containers in retorts, ensuring product integrity and appearance from entry to exit, with advanced agitation and automated loading solutions.
The Hybrid Layer Pad from JBT is engineered to enhance the efficiency of agitating retort systems by securely holding irregularly shaped containers during the sterilization and agitation process. Its innovative design eliminates the need for separate silicone and metal layer pads, reducing potential damage to container finishes and ensuring product appearance remains unaffected. The specially formulated silicone rubber provides flexibility for containers with minor height disparities, while the durable aluminum backing plate affords long-lasting corrosion resistance. Ideal for applications ranging from baby food and dairy alternatives to sauces and canned tuna, it accommodates basket sizes for the 1400 and 1500 SuperAgi systems. The Hybrid Layer Pad integrates seamlessly into automated production lines with its 16 suction cup pick-up points, enhancing loading efficiency. This product offers a practical solution for food and pet food manufacturers seeking to maintain high-quality standards and streamline batch processing.
Benefits
- Protects container integrity by preventing scratches and damage during processing.
- Increases automation efficiency with 16 suction cup pick-up points for streamlined loading.
- Accommodates varying container heights with flexible silicone, ensuring consistent processing.
- Enhances durability with a corrosion-resistant aluminum backing plate for long-term use.
- Eliminates the need for multiple layer pads, simplifying maintenance and reducing material costs.
- Applications
- Soups,Sauces,Pet food,Dairy alternatives,Fruits,Oils,Tuna processing,Nuts,Dressings,Seasonings,Baby food,Dairy
- End products
- Canned tuna,Infant formula,Fruit purée,Canned peaches,Walnut oil,Almond milk,Soy milk,Purée baby food,Mayonnaise,Canned cat food,Chicken soup,Wet dog food,Almond oil,Salad dressing,Tomato sauce
- Steps before
- Container Filling,Temperature Conditioning
- Steps after
- In-Container Sterilization,Packing
- Input ingredients
- irregularly shaped bottles,containers,retortable bottle caps
- Output ingredients
- processed bottles,processed containers,sterilized products
- Layer pad size
- 37.6” x 37.6” x 0.23”
- Suction cup pick-up points
- 16
- Material
- Silicone and aluminum
- Automation level
- Automated / Manual Loading
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Batch
- CIP/SIP
- CIP Compatible
- Changeover time
- Quick for Different Container Heights
- Energy efficiency
- Rigid Aluminum Designed for Energy Efficiency
- Cleaning method
- Silicone Material for Easy Cleaning
- Rocking or agitating operation
- Rocking/Agitating Retorts
- Container stabilization during process
- Secure Hold for Irregularly Shaped Bottles
- Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
- Yes
- Cleanability
- Easy to clean
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- Layer pad size
- 37.6" x 37.6" x 0.23"
- Material
- Silicone rubber,aluminum
- Backing plate material
- Corrosion-resistant aluminum
- Load support feature
- 16 suction cup pick-up points
- Compatibility
- Fits basket sizes for the 1400 and 1500 SuperAgi
- Flexibility for bottles
- Small height variations
- Suction Cup Configuration
- 16 suction cup pick-up points
- Layer Pad Size
- 37.6” x 37.6” x 0.23”
- Backing Plate Material
- Rigid,corrosion-resistant aluminum
- Silicone Layer Compatibility
- Works with retortable bottle cap lacquers
- Height Variation Handling
- Provides flexibility for small height variations in bottles
- Automation Integration
- Automated loading
- Market info
- JBT is known for manufacturing innovative industrial machinery and solutions, particularly in the food processing and air transportation sectors, renowned for their advanced technology, reliability, and customer-focused engineered-to-order solutions tailored to specific industry needs.