PRODUCT DETAIL · P.01
Fully Automatic Retort Sterilizer
PLC-controlled steam & spray retort for meat, seafood, dairy and beverage sterilization.
Overview
Our flagship fully automatic retort sterilizer integrates PLC + HMI control with steam or spray heating to deliver precise, repeatable thermal processing. Automatic temperature, pressure and F-value control ensures commercial sterility across rigid cans, glass jars, pouches and trays — with full data logging for audit compliance. The vessel is engineered for high-throughput food plants running mixed formats and recipes. Multi-stage recipe storage, automatic pressure ramping and a closed-loop heat-distribution system deliver ±0.5°C uniformity batch after batch, while a CIP-ready stainless interior and remote diagnostics keep downtime to a minimum across 24/7 production schedules. Widely searched as 全自动杀菌釜 (fully automatic retort) and 食品杀菌设备 (food sterilization equipment), it is the core 高温灭菌 (high-temperature sterilization) unit for export-grade food plants.
Working Principle
The retort charges sealed product baskets into the vessel, seals the door, then runs a programmed cycle: venting → heating → holding → cooling. In steam mode, saturated steam directly heats the chamber; in spray mode, recirculated water is sprayed over the baskets via distributed nozzles; in immersion mode, product is submerged in heated process water. Throughout the cycle the PLC closes the loop on temperature and pressure, computing the accumulated F0 value in real time and ending the hold once the target lethality is reached. Counter-pressure is applied during cooling to protect flexible packaging from deformation.
Control System
PLC + 10.4" color HMI with unlimited recipe management, real-time F0 calculation, multi-stage temperature/pressure profiling, automatic pressure ramping, batch data archiving, CSV/PDF export, and remote diagnostics over network. Safety interlocks, over-pressure protection and door-lock status are hardwired into the control logic.
Specifications
- Model (example)
- YTY-ZQ-1200 (customizable)
- Capacity
- 200–3,000 baskets/batch
- Vessel volume
- 600–10,000 L (built to order)
- Temp. range
- 50–135°C
- Working pressure
- 0–0.5 MPa
- Temp. uniformity
- ±0.5°C
- Control system
- PLC + HMI, F-value, recipe mgmt
- Material
- SUS304 / SUS316L contact parts
- Heating mode
- Steam / spray / immersion
- Power
- 15–30 kW (model-dependent)
- Applicable packaging
- Rigid cans, glass jars, pouches, trays, bottles
Representative Models
| Model | Key parameters |
|---|---|
| YTY-ZQ-600 | 600 L · 2 baskets · 121°C · 15 kW |
| YTY-ZQ-1200 | 1,200 L · 4 baskets · 135°C · 18 kW |
| YTY-ZQ-3000 | 3,000 L · 8 baskets · 135°C · 30 kW |
Note: Representative specifications — vessel volume, basket count and control options are built to order. Share your product, packaging and target throughput for a tailored model recommendation.
Key Features
- PLC + 10.4" color HMI with unlimited recipe management, F-value calculation and batch archiving
- Three heating modes — steam, spray and water-immersion — selectable per recipe
- ±0.5°C temperature uniformity across the entire vessel, verified before shipment
- Automatic pressure control (0–0.5 MPa) with multi-level safety interlocks and over-pressure protection
- Stainless 304/316L contact parts, CIP-ready with no dead legs
- Distributed spray nozzles for uniform coverage of cans, jars and pouches
- Remote diagnostics, data logging and CSV/PDF export for traceability and audit
- Optional automatic basket loading and conveying for fully unmanned retort lines
Applications
FAQ
- Q01Which packaging formats can this retort handle?
- Rigid cans, glass jars, flexible retort pouches, trays and bottles — the heating mode (steam / spray / immersion) is selected per recipe to suit the packaging.
- Q02How is sterilization uniformity guaranteed?
- A closed-loop heat-distribution system with distributed spray nozzles delivers ±0.5°C uniformity, verified on every vessel before shipment.
- Q03Does it support F0 value control?
- Yes. The PLC computes accumulated F0 in real time and ends the hold once the target lethality is reached, with full batch logging for audit.
- Q04Can it integrate with our existing line?
- Yes — optional automatic basket loading and conveying enable integration into an automated production line. Share your layout for a tailored proposal.
- Q05What after-sales support is provided?
- Installation, commissioning, operator training, spare parts and remote diagnostics. See our Tech & Service page for the full process.
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