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Shaka Research and Development Retort - 2402SK Overview

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Allpax delivers its first retort system featuring the Shaka process: the Allpax 2402SK. Designed with product research and development in mind, this lab-scale unit not only runs the Shaka process, but Spray, Steam, Water Immersion and Rotary modes as well. This wide matrix of process capabilities, all built into one machine, streamlines the time consuming research phase of new product lines and enables side-by-side comparison of all the different process modes. The Allpax 2402SK is a critical tool in process selection for any retorted product line

The Shaka Process:

• The agitating forces generated during the process constantly and thoroughly mix the product within the container
• This significant mixing uniformly heats the contents inside the container
• Uniform heating brings process time reductions of up to 90%
• For the first time, batch retorting can produce stove-top quality products with excellent mouth feel and texture, impressive visual appearances and significantly improved taste

Shaka Research and Development Retort - 2402SK Features & Benefits

Benefits:

• Load Dampening - The significant process reductions afforded by the Shaka process come as a result of G-forces applied to the container load. It is robustly engineered with a unique spring design which not only dampens the forces experienced by the retort but also leverages the kinetic energy of the moving load for maximum efficiency.
• Lab Ready - The unit is both mobile and space-saving with rolling casters and a minimal footprint, freeing up the space in your lab for other tasks when not in use.
• Intuitive Software - Based on Microsoft Windows XP Professional, AllView control software provides an intuitive and feature-rich environment. Custom temperature and pressure profiles, trend reporting and recipe management maximize productivity and return on investment
• Advanced Door Design - Allpax R&D retorts come standard with the Allpax Automatic Orbiting Door which can be fully opened and closed with the push of a button. With a tri-ring locking system, safety is guaranteed.

Standard Features:

• Paxware R&D Software Suite - Provides researchers with advanced yet intuitive tools for performing product trials. Users can create an unlimited number of custom temperature and pressure profiles to find the optimum retorting environments for their products. Critical process data is automatically logged and presented in detailed reports for analysis.
• Chart Recorder - Adds redundancy and allows for confirmation of critical process factors. Researchers can verify and supplement the reports generated from the Paxware Suite with the charts produced during runs.
• Host Desktop - Hosts the Paxware applications and serves as the Human Machine Interface for the researcher. Comes with Windows XP Professional, LCD monitor and printer.
• Automated Orbiting Door - One-click opening and closing of the retort door eliminates tiresome, inefficient hand crank doors. Door opens vertically for better use of horizontal space.

Optional Features:

• Rotary Upgrade - For researchers who want to study the effects of end-over-end rotation. Comes with all mechanisms necessary to perform rotation and a slip-ring for thermocouple runs.
• Immersion Upgrade - Provides true simulation of production-scale water immersion processes. Comes with additional storage tank for pre-heating of process water and rapid filling of process vessel.
• Steam-Air Upgrade - An air blending fan is added to the front of the unit, creating a uniform steam and air mixture throughout the unit.

  

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The Shaka spring design not only dampens the forces experienced by the retort but also leverages the kinetic energy of the moving load for maximum efficiency

  

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