Votator® II Horizontal - Scraped Surface Heat Exchangers

Votator scraped surface heat exchangers have been replacing slow, inefficient batching operations with more uniform, controllable and repeatable continuous processing.

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Features & Benefits

Votator® II Horizontal - Scraped Surface Heat Exchangers Overviev

For more than 80 years, Votator® scraped surface heat exchangers have been replacing slow, inefficient batching operations with more uniform, controllable, and repeatable continuous processing. The Votator® II incorporates the most popular features of the Thermutator® and Votator® lines, making it extremely easy to maintain. The Votator® II and the Extra Heavy Duty Votator® II replace the Thermutator® and standard Votator® units, and are also available as vertical units.

Certifications

3-A, ASME, and PED-Certified

Single and Double Mechanical Seals

Greater material choices for various applications (ceramic, carbon, silicon carbide, and tungsten carbide)
Available in standard and narrow faces
Ease of maintenance and lower cost of ownership

PEEK™ Blades

100% PEEK™ – no filler or inserts
Available in metal detectable version

Integral Gear Motor Drive

Gear drive is directly coupled to the mutator shaft, eliminating the need for a secondary drive shaft and bearing block
Overall length of heat exchanger is reduced by 20–25%
Easy to maintain and self-aligning
Available with up to 30 horsepower for handling the most viscous products

Removable Heat Transfer Tube

Can be serviced without disturbing hydraulic lifting system, utility piping, or the drive assembly
Flange bolted to the jacket on the non-driven end allows for quick removal
Reliable double o-ring seal on each end eliminates the need for an expansion joint

Heat Transfer Area

Units are available with up to 11 sq ft of heat transfer area (6 X 84)

Key Applications

Food Products

Heating and cooling cheese sauce
Pudding
Caramel
Deboned meat
Pet food
Fruit products
Soups
Sauces
Dressings
Syrups
Nut Butters
Gelatin
Margarine

Personal Care and Industrial Products

Shampoos & Conditioners
Deodorants
Paraffin
Caulk
Greases

Blade selection is based on many factors including compatibility with the heat exchanger tube material, product fluid characteristics, processing temperatures, and cost. Metal blades provide the best scraping properties, which means theoretically better heat transfer. However, metal blades are usually the most expensive, must run on a hard chrome surface and must be properly sharpened to avoid damaging the heat transfer tube. Today, with the development of new high temperature and FDA compliant plastic materials, there are alternatives to metal blades. The blade options below provides a wide range of our most popular blades. Many other options are also available.

6 Inch Blades

	Material: 410 Stainless Steel Part Number: LL900127 Cost: $$ Temperature Limitations: None Product Applications: All processes High Viscosity (meat/fondant/ice crystallization) Comments: -Hard metal -Moderate corrosion resistance -Sharpening cost high -Possible tube wear
	Material: 17-7 Stainless Steel Part Number: LL900124 Cost: $$$$ Temperature Limitations: None Product Applications: All processes High Viscosity (meat/fondant) Comments: - Soft metal - Corrosion resistance - Sharpening cost high - Possible tube wear
	Material: 410 Stainless Steel Cutaway Style Part Number: LL125801 Cost: $$$$ Temperature Limitations: None Product Applications: All processes High Viscosity (meat/fondant) Comments: - Hard metal - Moderate corrosion resistance - Sharpening cost high - Reduced power consumption and product accumulation
	Material: Brass Cutaway Style Part Number: LL918089 Cost: $$$ Temperature Limitations: None Product Applications: Pet Food and Inedible Processes Comments: - Soft metal with reduced power consumption and product accumulation
	Material: Celcon Part Number: LL900129 Cost: $ Temperature Limitations: 160° F (71° C) Product Applications: Low viscosity, fats and oils cooling (margarine/shortening) Comments: - Molded plastic - Low strength values
	Material: PEEK Part Number: LL118683 Cost: $$ Temperature Limitations: 320°F (177°C) Product Applications: Medium to high viscosity, most products Comments: - Molded plastic, high tensile strength and elongation
	Material: MD PEEK Part Number: LL118683MD Cost: $$$ Temperature Limitations: 320°F (177°C) Product Applications: Medium to high viscosity, most products Comments: - Molded plastic, high tensile strength and elongation - Metal detectable molded plastic
	Material: PEEK with Locking Holes Part Number: LL121856 Cost: $$$ Temperature Limitations: 320°F (177°C) Product Applications: High viscosity, gelatin cooling Comments: - Relief holes provide lower tip pressure and current amperage - Molded plastic, high tensile strength and elongation
	Material: 410 Stainless Steel with Locking Holes Part Number: 137467+ Cost: $$$ Temperature Limitations: None Product Applications: High viscosity, caulk and plastics cooling Comments: - Hard metal - Relief holes provide lower tip pressure and current amperage - High sharpening cost

7.5 inch Blades

Material: Celcon
Part Number: LL900748
Cost: $$
Temperature Limitations: 160° F (71° C)
Product Applications: Low to medium viscosity, fats and oils cooling
Comments:

- Machined from stock
- Low strength value

Material: LD PEEK/PTFE
Part Number: K7000-7243
Cost: $$
Temperature Limitations: 302° F (150° C)
Product Applications: Low to medium viscosity, sauces, purees, and dressings
Comments:

- Molded plastic
- Low friction values

13.75 and 24 inch Blades

	Material: 4x120 PEEK Part Number: LL119712 Cost: $$ Temperature Limitations: 320° F (177° C) Product Applications: Medium viscosity, sauces, purees and dressings Comments: - Molded plastic, high tensile strength and elongation - Special “knuckles” for blade positioning
	Material: Votator II Thermutator Delrin Part Numbers: - 128675+ - 128675M1 - 128675M2 Cost: $$$ Temperature Limitations: 160° F (71° C) Product Applications: Medium viscosity, heat sensitive products or fouling characteristics Comments: - 5.25" (133mm) shaft design - Low strength values - Low friction properties - Machined blade
	Material: Votator II Thermutator MD Part Numbers: - 135144MD - 135144MD1 - 135144MD2 Cost: $$$$$ Temperature Limitations: 160° F (71° C) Product Applications: Medium viscosity, heat sensitive products or fouling characteristics Comments: - 5.25" (133mm) shaft design - Low strength values - Low friction properties - Metal detectable - Machined blade
	Material: Votator II Thermutator 410 Stainless Steel Part Numbers: - LL926752 - LL926752M1 - LL926752M2 - 133029+ Cost: $$$$$ Temperature Limitations: None Product Applications: Medium to high viscosity, heat sensitive and abrasive products, licorice, cheese sauce, pudding, and banana puree Comments: - Hard metal - 5.25" (133mm) shaft design - Corrosion resistant - High sharpening cost