Sanitary Heater System

Benefits of Pick Steam Injection

The Food Industry's special challenges are perfect for Pick Direct Steam Injection. Throughout the food plant, from process heating to plant sanitation, Pick provides instant, unlimited hot water at a precise temperature.

When compared to indirect heat exchangers, Pick can cut energy costs up to 28%. Higher processing efficiency, lower energy costs and increased safety are but a few of the benefits.

Pick's 3-A Sanitary Heater is a proven performer, too. Heat, cook or sterilize water or slurry-type products in-line with a non-shearing action.

In-Line Cooking

Pick Sanitary Heaters eliminate slow batch processing. Heat, cook or sterilize on a continuous, straight-through basis. The Pick Direct Steam Injection Heater processes higher volumes of quality product in less time than any other heating method.

Cost Efficient

Pick Sanitary Direct Steam Injection saves you money every step of the way, from initial installation through everyday processing. Compared to complicated, maintenance intensive heat exchangers or kettles, Pick Systems cost far less to purchase and install. Operationally, nothing could be more efficient. With 100% heat transfer, Pick's energy savings are obvious. It is a great way to reduce product cost without sacrificing product quality.

Non-Shearing Action

Helical flights inside the heater body allow a generous, unobstructed flow path for liquids and slurries. Because the Direct Steam Injection process is non-shearing, slurries containing bite-sized pieces can be heated without damage to texture or consistency. Product integrity is maintained, cooking is thorough and fast, and blending is uniform.

Precise Temperature Control

Pick's precise temperature control assures exceptional product quality. With Pick Sanitary Direct Steam Injection, quality control problems common to jacketed kettle cooking or sparging are virtually eliminated. In addition, a separate steam control valve eliminates stem packing leakage and possible product contamination.

Easy Installation and Maintenance

The Pick Sanitary Direct Steam Injection unit can be delivered to you complete and ready to install. Simply connect the system to your steam and product piping and start heating.

Pick Sanitary Heater exploded view

In comparison to competitive methods, the Pick Heater requires very little effort to clean and maintain. The unit can be easily disassembled in minutes for routine cleaning. Nothing could be simpler, or faster to maintain.

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How to Choose the Right Direct Steam Injection Heater for Your Needs

When choosing a Direct Steam Injection Heater, there are a few factors you need to consider, including the type of liquid being heated, how much the liquid flow varies during operation or if you have a unique size or material requirements. Once you have considered these factors, you can start to narrow down your choices.

Ensuring Food Safety with Direct Steam Injection

Sanitization is critical to food production. Food production machines need to be sterile, or the food could potentially become contaminated. There are many ways to ensure food safety, and among them is direct steam injection (DSI).

Plant Sanitation - The Safe Way to Get Into Hot Water

An ongoing challenge faced by food industry customers is maintaining a reliable, yet safe plant sanitation system. This means making sure that all areas of the plant have hot water at the required temperatures regardless of load. Precise temperature control at the necessary volume needs to be available whether during peak load clean-...

Improve Your Waste Grease Recycling Process with Steam Injection

Most brown grease from waste traps has historically ended up as landfill, but recognition of its value for production of fertilizer, biodiesel and other products, as well as more stringent EPA regulations, are driving a trend of brown grease recycling

Direct Steam Injection Heaters vs. Indirect Heat Exchangers: Pros, Cons, and Key Differences

When it comes to industrial process heating, selecting the right technology can significantly impact efficiency, product quality, and operating costs. Two of the most widely used methods—Direct Steam Injection (DSI) heaters and indirect heat exchangers—offer distinct advantages depending on your application.

The Benefits of Continuous Cooking with Direct Steam Injection Heaters vs. Traditional Batch Cooking

If your cooking process is still relying on traditional batch cooking methods, it may be time to rethink what’s possible. With a Pick Sanitary Heater/Jet Cooker, food and beverage manufacturers can unlock the power of continuous cooking using direct steam injection, an innovative approach that delivers rapid, uniform heating, reduces energy costs, and streamlines maintenance.

What is Direct Steam Injection Heating?

Direct steam injection (DSI) heating is a highly efficient method of heating fluids and slurries by directly injecting steam into the process fluid. This technique ensures rapid and uniform heating, making it ideal for various industrial applications.


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