High Temperature Water Immersion Retort Autoclave for Food Sterilization
This high temperature water immersion retort sterilizer machine provides reliable food sterilization for various commercial packaging. It combines electric heating with dual-tank water circulation to process pouches, cans, and glass jars efficiently. Our advanced food retort machine serves food processing plants, commercial kitchens, and canning facilities worldwide. We have exported our equipment to Brazil, the Philippines, Indonesia, Australia, Egypt, and Mexico.
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Parameters of Water Immersion Retort Models
Heating Method
Pot Body Size (mm)
Volume (m³)
Output (kg/h)
Total Power (kW)
Plate / Trolley
Inner Plate Size (mm)
Electric heating steam
700×1200×4
0.57
120
72
3 pcs / 1 pc
450×1200×150
Electric heating steam
800×1500×4
1.1
135
72
3 pcs / 1 pc
600×1500×150
Electric heating steam
900×1800×4
1.36
550
95
8 pcs / 2 pcs
650×900×150
Electric heating steam
1000×2200×4
1.94
630
96/120
12 pcs / 3 pcs
1100×650×160
Electric heating steam
1000×2400×4
3.2
780
96/120
15 pcs / 3 pcs
800×650×160
Electric heating steam
1200×3000×5
3.75
880
96/120
15 pcs / 3 pcs
800×1000×160
Electric heating steam
1200×3600×5
4.56
1000
120/steam
20 pcs / 4 pcs
800×900×160
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Howthe Horizontal Water Bath Retort Works
This industrial horizontal autoclave uses high temperature hot water to sterilize packaged food items rapidly. The upper tank stores preheated water and injects it into the lower processing vessel. Hot water completely immerses the food containers during the heating cycle.
Step
Process Description
Loading
Load food trays onto the stainless-steel trolley and push it into the chamber on rails.
Sealing
Close the door. The triple safety interlock locks the chamber before operation starts.
Heating
Electric heaters raise the water temperature to the required sterilization level.
Immersion & Spray
Pumps circulate hot water to immerse or spray the packages evenly.
Holding
The PLC maintains stable temperature and pressure for the required processing time.
Cooling
Cold water cools the products before operators open the door and unload the trolley.
Double-Tank Energy Saving: The upper hot water tank preheats water for the lower chamber, accelerating cycles and reducing overall factory energy consumption.
Fully Automatic PLC Control: Siemens PLC and touchscreen enable precise recipe management while tracking real-time temperature and pressure curves for accurate water-immersion retort processing.
Dual Immersion & Spray System: Combining full water bath immersion with water spray delivers uniform heat transfer and eliminates cold spots across all flexible packages.
Triple Mechanical Safety Interlocks: Dual safety valves, triple door locks, and automatic over-pressure alarms provide total operational protection for operators and high-value food batches.
Food-Grade Stainless Steel Construction: Premium 304 stainless steel body, trays, and carts ensure superior corrosion resistance and long service life for your electric retort sterilizer.
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Retort Sterilizer Benefitsfor Food Manufacturers
Better Product Protection: Water provides gentle and even heat transfer for flexible packages, glass containers, and products with high viscosity.
Easier Batch Production: The basket and trolley system simplifies product loading, movement, and unloading during repeated production cycles.
Stable Processing Control: Automatic temperature and pressure control helps operators repeat the same retort schedule across different batches.
Suitablefor Export Products: The machine supports food manufacturers producing shelf-stable products for international distribution and ambient storage.
Flexible Project Planning: We can recommend basket quantity, chamber dimensions, heating method, and control functions according to product requirements.
Multiple Heating Options: The equipment supports electric heating and steam heating configurations. Buyers can choose based on factory utilities and operating costs.
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FAQsaboutRetort Sterilizationin Food Processing
Q1.Can this retort sterilizer handle both canned food and retort pouches?
Yes. The chamber and spray system work with cans, glass jars, plastic bottles, and flexible retort pouches, as long as the tray size fits your packaging.
Q2.How long does one sterilization cycle take on this water spray retort machine?
Cycle time depends on your product, package size, and target temperature. Most cycles, including heating, holding, and cooling, run within one to two hours.
Q3: How does retort sterilization in food processing improve shelf life?
Retort sterilization in food processing eliminates harmful bacteria through high-temperature heat treatment without using chemical preservatives.
Q4: Why choose a water bath retort over a steam retort machine?
A horizontal water bath retort distributes heat evenly around packages and prevents thermal shock in glass containers.
Q5. Is this food retort machine suitable for small or new food factories?
Yes. Its compact footprint and one-key automatic operation make it a practical retort food processing machinery choice for factories just starting with commercial sterilization.
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Looking for a retort machine for sale for your food processing project? Foodmax Machines can help you select the right chamber size, sterilization mode, tray configuration, and heating system. We have exported our food retort sterilizer to the Philippines, Brazil, Indonesia, Australia, Egypt, and Mexico. Contact us for the latest retort machine price and technical proposal. Please send your product type, package material, package dimensions, target capacity, local voltage, and preferred heating method. Our engineers can recommend the right retort food processing machinery for your application.
