Enclosed Starter Processor
Available in flat bottom (Model PZ) or cone bottom (Model PZ-CB) An air-tight, insulated manway cover with stainless steel hinge and cam latch, an O-ring gasket snaps on the cover. A removable inoculating port with live steam ring and sealed cover for protective inoculating technique. Easily attached, high-efficiency filter for controlled entrance of air and protection from airborne contamination. Sealed agitator port with two-piece rotary agitator seal. Complete seal can be removed quickly and easily without removing agitator shaft.
The enclosed starter processor meets national and United States Public Heath Service requirements and the 3A Sanitary Standards for batch processors.
This specially designed process vessel provides a high degree of protection for the production of bulk starter and minimizing chances for bacterial and phage contamination. It is a completely sealed unit and includes the following:
Stainless steel heat transfer jacket covering sidewalls and bottom liners can be divided into 3 or 4 (depending on size) separately controllable zones for maximum efficiency, flexibility and control when processing partial batches. The heat transfer jacket is designed for operating pressures up to 100 psig @100°F or 15 psig @ 250°F as standard.