Retort Cooker

Features & Functions

• F-value control
• Core temperature sensor
• Pressure control method
• A cooling device that can prevent damage to containers
• Electro-mechanical lid lock system II
• Dual interlock mechanism

 

F-value control
F-value that is important for the retort sterilization is calclulated and controlled. You can safely make the retort food of your choice with simple settings.

 

Core temperature sensor
The internal temperature of the food is measured with a core temperature sensor, and the F-value is calculated and displayed. In MODE 1, when the temperature of a core temperature sensor reaches the target F value, the sterilization (cooking) stage is finished and the stage proceeds to the cooling stage. It is possible to print and record the data by connecting an optional printer.

 

Pressure control method
High temperature and high pressure sterilization is performed by gradually raising the chamber temperature and pressure. This is effective for preventing damage to aluminum packs or film packs for retort foods.

 

A cooling device that can prevent damage to containers
Cooling water is sprayed while pressurizing the chamber with air in order to prevent rapid pressure change due to sudden condensation of vapor in the chamber during shower cooling. The seal portion of a bottle or container is prevented from being damaged.

 

Automatic operation
All stages from water supply, pressurization, sterilization (disinfection) to cooling are performed automatically. 

 

Compact body made of stainless steel
A stainless steel body that is clean and excellent in corrosion resistance is used. Sapce-saving compact autoclave.

 

Equipped with external output terminal as standard
As a printer output connector is equipped as standard, it is easy to output data.

 

Electro-mechanical lid lock system II
The electric clamp lid is employed. locking / unlocking of the lid can be performed simply by pressing a button. The chamber opening is widely opened for easy loading and unloading.

 

Dual interlock mechanism
The lid is locked by detecting chamber pressure and temperature during sterilization. Even if an operation is interrupted manually, the lock state is maintained.

 

Sufficient treatment capacity (Loading capacity)

Pouch volume	Maximum loading capacity
250 ml - 300 ml	30 P - 45 P
400 ml - 500 ml	15 P - 30 P
1000 ml	15 P

 

Programmable auto - start function
An operation starts at the set time.

 

Memory function
Set contents can be registered for each mode.

 

Recommended for food production in small lots

• Useful for new entry into a new business. 
• Manufactuering the original food products of local specialty.
• Food development and sample food production in a food manufacturer.
• Processing and cooking of surplus food materials.
• Manufacturing preservation foods.

 

Installation requirements are minimal and maintenance cost is low
It can be installed simply by providing power source and water supply / drainage. See the following installation requirements. Qualification for handling boilers or pressure vessels is unnecessary. (It is necessary for users to inspect it once per year.)

 

Cooking Examples and Users

Various original foods can be made. Examples of foods cooked and sold using this retort cooker are as shown below.
Indian curry in aluminum bag	Boiled pork in aluminum bag	Maitake mush-room rice basein transparent bag	Japanese Local cuisine called KOZUYU in transparent bag	Boiled seafood (Fish) in transparent bag
(The photo above is just an example of food cooked with this retort cooker.)
Various other foods are also made using this retort cooker.
Curry in aluminum bag	Stew in aluminum bag	Soup in aluminum bag	Boiled meat in aluminum bag	Boiled vegetables in aluminum bag
Steamed vegetables in transparent bag	Rice base in transparent bag	Soup in aluminum bag or transparent bag	Boiled seafood in transparent bag	Boiled seafood in soy source packed in transparent bag
Various seafood paste in can	Various curry paste in can

 

Retort cooker users
	Agriculture, Fishery		Manufacturing industry(Food)		Manufacturing industry(Others)		Accomodation business, Restaurant		Medical, Welfare, School
Business Category	Agriculture Livestock industry Fishery Government offices related to the above		Agriculture and livestock processing Fishery processing industry Side dish manufacturing industry Seasoning manufacturing industry Confectionery industry Central kitchen		Packaging material manufacturing industry		Hotel Restaurant		Hospital food manufacturing industry Welfare care food manufacturing industry Lunch center University Vocational school
Application	Store sales Mail order (online sales) Food loss countermeasure		Food development Sample test Small lot production Food loss countermeasure		Product development Endurance test		Store sales Mail order (online sales) Food loss countermeasure		Food development Preserved food production Food loss countermeasure Cooking practice
When selling the sterilized food, we recommend the model with F-value control (HLM-36EF).

 

Operation Cycle of Each Mode

MODE 1: Cooking     (F-value control)		Automatic water supply		Heating Pressurization		Sterilization (Pressure cooking)		Shower cooling		Drainage
MODE 2: Cooking     (Time control)		Automatic water supply		Heating Pressurization		Sterilization (Pressure cooking)		Shower cooling		Drainage
MODE 3: Cooking     (Time control)		Automatic water supply		Heating Pressurization		Sterilization (Pressure cooking)		Shower cooling		Drainage

 

Options for Upgrading a System

Printer
Data recorder (Thermal recording type)

 

 Options

Round wire basket, stainless steel	Sterilization bucket, stainless steel	Tray, stainless steel
φ330 x H195 mm φ330 x H270 mm	φ330 x H270 mm	[Tray38] φ320 x H38 mm / (15 sets) [Tray48] φ320 x H48 mm / (12 sets)

 

Specifications

Product name		Compact Retort Cooker with F-Value Control
Model		HLM-36EF
Effective capacity		63 L
Chamber size (φ x H mm)		360 x 620
Operation mode		3 modes (MODE 1: Sterilization with F-value control, MODE 2 and 3: Time controlled sterilization)
Sterilization temperature setting range		MODE 1: 100°C - 125°C, MODE 2 and 3: 70°C - 125°C, Variable
Lid lock temperature		97°C fixed
Time setting range	F-value control sterilization	MODE 1: 1 min - 99 min, Addition display system
	Sterilization	MODE 2 and 3: 1min - 250 min, Reamining time is displayed
	Cooling	10 min - 250 min, Reamining time is displayed
Z-value setting		10°C fixed (Z-vlaue setting with OP, 5°C - 20°C Variable)
Pressurizing force		30kPa - 100kPa
Maximum working pressure		0.235MPa
Thermometer		For chamber temperature: Digital display 5°C - 129°C For core temperature:Digital display 45°C - 129°C
Pressure gauge		Analog display, 0MPa - 0.4MPa
Safety devices		Pressure safety valve, Earth leakage and overcurent breaker, Low water cut off device
Alarms and error display		Low water heating, Temperature sensor wire disconnection, Over-temperature, Over-pressure, Lid lock abnomality
Outside dimensions (WxDxH mm)		602 x 679 x 1064
Weight (Approximate)		120 kg
Pressure vessel category		Small sized pressure vessel
Chamber material		Stainless steel (SUS304)
Power supply		AC200V, 50Hz / 60Hz (Single Phase)
Required power facility		5.0kW
Power connection		Ring terminal
Supplied accessories		Adapter for pack (5), Packing for pack (100), Gasket for adapter (5), Stainless steel wire basket (3), Bottom plate (1)