The ThermaBlend Industrial Cooker from Mepaco is a versatile unit specifically designed for large scale batch operations. It provides up to 50% more heat transer area than conventional hemispherical kettles or other jacketed cookers. The agitator design minimizer shear, and the bidirectional scraper system reduces burn-on, making it a superior thermal processing solution.

Capable of various operations, the ThermaBlend Cooker can be engineered to cook, cool, chill, saute, blend, sear and carmelize all in one unit. It is designed with a wrap-around steam jacket, which can operate at 90 - 130 PSI with stainless stel heat shields. The unit also includes a hinged, air-operated, domed gasketed cover, single or dual air-operated discharge doors and solenoid air valves to control the cover and discharge doors.

For applications requiring moisture, the ThermaBlend Cooker offers direct steam injection, which eliminates the need for a scraper system. The cooker can also utilize indirect steam heating techniques, which are ideal for thick, viscous products. Additionally, the ThermaBlend Cooker can be customized with various options, such as reversible agitators, variable speed control, serpentine liquid jackets, CIP seal assemblies, spray balls, and elctropolished interior finishes.

Mepaco offers customized industrial mixers designed to meet various application challenges.

The Mixer-Blender designs are versatile and efficient for quick, accurate homegeneous blends with reduced cycle times to maximize productivity goals. The Mixers are constructed from heavy-duty 304 or 316 stainless steel . They come in capacities ranging from 50 pounds to 15,000 pounds making them suitable for both small and large production demands.

The Mixers feature various agitation options including paddle, overlapping paddle, and various ribbon designs. Mixers can operate under vacuum or non-vacuum conditions and offer temperatures such as ASME dimple jacketing, steam and CO2 injection.

Mepaco's Mixers can also be equipped as a Mixer-Grinder, combing Mixing and Grinding operations.

In a automated, or semi-automated system, Mixers can include optional vacuum sampling for a sanitary method to retrieving samples of the product blend.

Mepaco's Pump Feeder is designed to automate batching systems, converting them to continuous systems. This equipment provides a low-profile surge with the ability to continuously meter product to downstream processes, offering an alternative to other forms of conveying or manual handling of product.

The Pump Feeder has been utilized in many types of systems including processed meat, pet food, fruit processing, and prepared foods. The Pump Feeder meters product using the loss-in-weight method to downstream operations and eliminates the need for manual transfers.

Mepaco engineers the Pump Feeder to meet the needs of the application with customization that may include single or dual agitators, heating or cooling jackets, insulation and cladding, vacuum construction, and variable cover options. The Pump Feeder can be equipped with variable speed drives, load cells, or product-level sensors, electropolished interior finishes and CIP components.

The Mepaco Metering Screw Surge Loader is an advanced transfer solution that enhances production efficiency and reduces waste in food processing operations. The equipment provides surge delivery to downstream processes, allowing for continuous production and eliminating the need for manually transferring products. Surge Loaders are utilized in small systems and multi-bin formulation systems.

Capacity: Metering Screws can handle capacities up to 6000 lbs.

Customization: Screws can be inclined to 35 degrees, various load and dischange heights and screw lengths tailored to specific needs.

Hopper: Feeding the product into the screw conveyor, the Screw Conveyor has a Clean-Sweep system that elminate wste by mechanically clearing food products between batches.

Benefits:

Efficiency: Surge loading metering screws increase productino yields by ensuring a steady flow of materials.

Flexibility: Surge loaders can be designed with single or dual screws, fixed or variable speed drives, and various finishes to meet specific processing needs.

Mepaco offers a range of industrial dumpers designed to handle various food handling applications.

CD1000 Column Dumper

Made from 304 Stainless Steel with a pickle passivation finish, this heavy-duty dumper has a working capacity of 600 lbs. Mepaco's Column Dumper is ideal for processors with quick turn batches and recurring recipe changes.

DP3000 Pivot Dumper

Also constructed with 304 stainless steel, the Pivot Dumper is a reliable, robust solution for dumping totes. Built for food safety and personnel safety, the DP3000 can be designed with a liner hold-down and pallet retention.

ETD3000 Electric Tote Dumper

Mepaco's newest addition to the Dumper line is the ETD3000, a cutting-edge solution designed to enhance efficiency, reliability and sustainability. The electric dumper eliminates the need for hydraulic systems, reducing maintenance and operational efficiencies. The Electric Tote Dumper is capable of handling capacity to 3000 lbs.