The Water Spray Retort is an advanced sterilization system designed for high-volume, uniform, and precise thermal processing of packaged foods. Utilizing a circulating pressurized water spray system, it ensures even temperature distribution throughout the sterilization chamber, making it ideal for heat-sensitive and irregularly shaped products. It delivers superior thermal efficiency while maintaining product quality, flavor, and color.
Key Features & Technical Advantages1. Exceptional Temperature Uniformity
- Rapid Heating:High-velocity spray nozzles continuously circulate heated water over the products, achieving fast temperature ramp-up.
- Precision Control:State-of-the-art PLC control system monitors and regulates temperature and Optimize product taste: We maintain the temperature difference within ± 0.3 ℃ to precisely avoid over-heating, ensuring your food retains its natural color and chewy texture. This makes it more competitive on the shelves.
- Homogeneous Distribution:Eliminates cold spots within the retort chamber, guaranteeing every package receives the required thermal treatment.
Counter-Pressure Control for Package Integrity
- Airtight Sealing:Equipped with automatic counter-pressure regulation using compressed air. This precisely balances the internal pressure of the packaging (e.g., cans, pouches, trays) with the pressure inside the retort.
- Protects Packaging:Essential for flexible packaging (soft pouches, plastic bottles) to prevent deformation, bursting, or seal failure during heating and cooling phases.
Versatility and Wide Application Range
- Suitable for Various Packaging:Ideal for metal cans, glass jars, heat-resistant plastic containers, flexible pouches (retort pouches), and aluminum trays.
Multiple Heating Mediums:Â Can utilize steam, electricity, or hot water as the primary heat source
Energy and Water Efficiency
- Recirculation System:The sterilization water is continuously filtered, heated, and recycled, significantly reducing water consumption compared to traditional steam or static water bath retorts.
- Heat Recovery Options:Optional heat recovery systems can capture and reuse residual heat, lowering overall operational costs.
| Model | PLG-900 | PLG-1000 | PLG-1200 | PLG-1400 | PLG-1500 | PLG-1600 |
| Length(mm) | 1800 | 2200 | 2700 | 4000 | 5000 | 6000 |
| Capacity(m3) | 1.35 | 2.06 | 3.7 | 6.89 | 9.73 | 11.5 |
| Pot thickness(mm) | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Max working temperature(ºC) | 147 | 147 | 147 | 147 | 147 | 145 |
| Presser(Mpa) | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 |
| Voltage(V) | 415/380/220/110 — 50HZ/60HZ | |||||
| Installed power（kw） | 1.5 | 3 | 5.5 | 11 | 11 | 15 |
The Water Spray Retort is the perfect solution for products requiring precise thermal control and package protection.
- Ready-to-Eat (RTE) Meals:For sterilization of trays and flexible pouches.
- Beverages:High-acid and low-acid drinks in bottles or cans.
- Pet Food:Canned or pouched wet pet food.
- Dairy Products:Certain sterilized milk and cream products.
- Meat & Fish:Canned meats, seafood, and tuna in flexible packaging.
Why Choose Matton Machinery?
By choosing Marton Machinery, we will be able to enjoy the industry-leading ±0.3℃ precise control, which ensures the consistency of the F0 value in each production run. This guarantees the absolute food safety and excellent taste of each batch of products.
