Zhucheng Zhonggong Machinery Co., Ltd. is dedicated to the research, design, manufacturing, and provision of modern services in the food machinery sector. Our main products include high-temperature sterilization retort, jacketed kettle, automatic loading and unloading cage production lines, egg production lines, fresh corn production lines, pet canning lines, etc.....Our comprehensive product line caters to a wide range of sterilization needs for packaged foods, including high-temperature cooking bags/pouches, aluminum foil boxes/cans, tin cans, glass bottles, PP bottles, and other similar products.
Professional Team
Our team comprises experienced designers, six overseas engineers specializing in installation projects abroad, three quality control (QC) specialists, and five international sales teams.
One-stop Solution
We offer an integrated suite of services encompassing research and development (R&D), design, production, and turnkey project implementation, ensuring seamless support throughout the entire process.
Advanced Production Equipment
Our state-of-the-art facilities are equipped with laser cutting machines, plasma welding machines, pipe welding machines, flange welding machines, and bending machines to ensure precision and efficiency in manufacturing.
Sales Market
Our products are distributed across diverse markets, including Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia), North America (United States, Canada), Oceania (Australia), and Europe.
Specification of Retort
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Model |
900 |
1000 |
1200 |
1400 |
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Kettle Length(mm) |
1800 |
2200 |
2400 |
3000 |
3600 |
4000 |
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Full Volume(m³) |
1.36 |
1.96 |
2.12 |
3.79 |
4.58 |
6.77 |
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Kettle Thickness(mm) |
4 |
4 |
4 |
5 |
5 |
6 |
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Installed Power(kw) |
6.2 |
6.2 |
6.2 |
11.5 |
15 |
16.5 |
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Design Pressure(Mpa) |
0.35 |
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Design Temperature(℃) |
147 |
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Types of Retort
The retorts produced by our company mainly include the following types
Water Immersion Retort
Water immersion retort is a food sterilization autoclave used to sterilize packaging containers through hot water immersion method. The water is heated to the preset temperature in the top storage vessel and then transferred into the retort chamber, providing fast heat penetration and reducing processing time.
Water Spray Retort
Water spray retort is a food processing machine that sterilizes packaged food products by spraying hot water over them from multiple angles, utilizing air overpressure to ensure even heat distribution and efficient sterilization across the entire container load.
Steam Retort Machine
The steam-type sterilizing retort uses steam generated by the boiler at a certain pressure as the heat source, and uses high-temperature saturated steam to sterilize the product. It has the characteristics of fast heating speed, high thermal efficiency, uniform heating, and easy control of the heating temperature.
Steam Air Retort Machine
Steam-air retort is a batch type autoclave used for sterilizing food products packaged in nearly all types of cans. Two steam pipes are installed at the bottom of the batch retort to provide heat into the retort chamber, without exhausting process.
Multi Lab Retort Machine
The experimental autoclave retort is a special small multi-functional sterilization retort developed for canning processing enterprises to research and develop sterilization processes during testing. It can be suitable for sterilization operations of a variety of packaging materials. It is equipped with water bath, spray, steam mixing, rotation, shaking, vibration, etc. Sterilizing form.
Benefits of Using a Retort Machine
Improve food safety
One of the main advantages of the autoclave is to ensure food safety. The sealed food is placed in the autoclave and a certain temperature is set, usually around 121 degrees, for a period of time. This process can effectively kill bacteria and viruses in the food, extend the shelf life of the product, ensure the safety of the product, and increase consumers' confidence in buying ready-to-eat food.
Extend shelf life
The heat treatment of food in a sterilization retort can effectively kill bacteria and viruses in the product and significantly extend the shelf life of the food. This heat treatment method is very suitable for canned products, flexible packaging products and bottled products to extend the shelf life. The processed products do not need to be refrigerated and are convenient for transportation.
Preservation of nutritional value
Another advantage of the sterilization retort is that it can preserve the nutritional value of food. Compared with traditional preservation methods, the sterilization retort uses modern sterilization technology and precise control methods to ensure food safety standards, strive to maintain the nutritional value and original quality of food, and meet consumers' demand for healthy diet.
Consistent quality and taste
The application of retort machine not only improves food safety levels, but also maintains the natural taste, color and texture of food, and reduces dependence on additives, significantly improves product quality and taste, and meets the market's demand for high-quality ready-to-eat foods.
Versatility of processing
The autoclave can be applied to a wide range of food types, including beverages, dairy products, canned foods, meat products, egg products, condiments, fruit and vegetable products, etc., to meet the sterilization needs of different industries and products. At the same time, the autoclave can also accommodate different types of packaging materials, such as cans, glass bottles, soft bags and trays.
Improve efficiency and productivity
Modern retort machines use high temperature and high pressure conditions to complete the sterilization process in a shorter time. Compared with traditional methods, the processing time is significantly shortened and production efficiency is improved. Adopt efficient energy management and insulation technology to reduce energy consumption.
Applications of Retort
Canned Food Production
One of the primary applications of retort machines is in the production of canned foods. These machines ensure that canned goods are thoroughly sterilized, eliminating harmful bacteria, yeasts, and molds. The precise control of temperature and pressure during the retort process guarantees the safety and longevity of the canned products, providing consumers with shelf-stable and safe food options.
Ready-to-Eat Meals
Retort machines play a significant role in the production of ready-to-eat meals, which have gained popularity due to their convenience and long shelf life. These machines enable the preservation of cooked meals in sealed pouches or containers, maintaining their taste, texture, and nutritional value. By subjecting the meals to the retort process, any potential pathogens are eliminated, ensuring food safety while retaining the quality of the prepared dishes.
Baby Food
The production of safe and nutritious baby food is of utmost importance. Retort machines are widely used in the manufacturing of baby food products. These machines allow for precise control of temperature and pressure during the sterilization process, ensuring the elimination of harmful microorganisms while preserving essential nutrients.
Pet Food
Retort machines also find application in the production of pet food, both wet and semi-moist varieties. These machines enable the sterilization of pet food products, removing pathogens and increasing their shelf life. By using retort technology, pet food manufacturers can deliver safe and hygienic products to pet owners, ensuring the well-being of their animal companions.
Sauces, Soups, and Condiments
Many sauces, soups, and condiments require heat treatment to achieve the desired shelf life and food safety standards. Retort machines offer precise control over the sterilization process, ensuring the elimination of microorganisms while preserving the taste, flavor, and texture of these products. From tomato sauce to salsa, retort technology enables the production of shelf-stable condiments loved by consumers worldwide.
Precautions for Operation of Retort
Before and after the use of retort should carefully check the drainage, air supply piping accessories, safety valves, pressure gauges, thermometers, whether sensitive and good to use, to confirm the safety of the work before the work as well as the end of the work.
Operation should make the retort in operation to maintain stable pressure and temperature.
Strictly prohibit over-temperature, over-pressure operation.
Do a good job before, during and after the production of inspection work, timely detection of abnormal state of the equipment, and take appropriate measures to deal with.
Pay attention to the alarm prompts in the operation of the equipment, check the causes of equipment alarms in time and solve them.
Master the handling of emergencies. Emergency measures should be taken to stop the vessel operation when failure occurs and threatens the safety.
Packaging and Shipping
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Packaging |
Plywood case and film for package. |
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Shipping |
We will help you to choose the best shipping way according to your detail requirements. By sea, by air, or by express, etc. |
Our Service
Pre Sale
Professional sales staff provide patient guidance, 24h/7d service, production according to customer requirements, and meet customer customization needs.
On Sale
Visualize the production process and provide customers with timely feedback on production progress, so that customers can fully understand the progress of their equipment and arrange the project progress reasonably.
After Sale
Regularly consult customers on the use of their equipment, and provide timely feedback or solutions within 24 hours for any problems.
Our Factory
Our company was established in 2002. Our factory is located in Zhucheng City Shandong Province of China, covers an area of 11000 square meters. We introduced Japanese original modified atmosphere sterilization technology, combined with the actual needs of the domestic food companies, developed a modified atmosphere sterilization retorts, and set a precedent for the domestic food companies, which is limited to the high temperature and high pressure sterilization mode, completely replaced imported sterilization equipment.
Our Certificate
Our company has a national pressure vessel manufacturing license qualification(Certificate Number: TS2237350-2013), and successfully passed the food safety regulator's Shandong Province, the KYL type retorts Open the door security chain device identification(ID: SY-WT-2010-0019), and the products have passed the ISO9001 international management system certification.
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