Autoclave (pressure boiling kettle) "KORIMAT" KA 240

Pressure autoclave "KORIMAT" KA 240 for sterilization of canned food, jars and multi-layer foil packaging

KORIMAT KA 240 Pressure Autoclave is a device designed for sterilization and pasteurization of meat, vegetable, fruit, and fish preserves, as well as beverages. The device is especially recommended for medium and large food processing plants that require precise control of the sterilization process.

The KA 240 autoclave allows even heating of products thanks to a controlled working pressure of 2.5 bar and a safe water inlet and outlet system, ensuring process repeatability and the highest sterilization quality.

Overall Dimensions

• Depth: 1,210 mm
• Width: 900 mm
• Height: 1,000 mm

Technical Data

• Manufacturer: Christian Wagner, Korimat Metallwarenfabrik GmbH, Germany
• Total kettle capacity: 240 L
• Internal kettle diameter: 680 mm
• Internal kettle depth: 640 mm
• Year of construction: 1995
• Autoclave power: 21 kW
• Safety valve: spring-membrane type SVE 3/4", capacity 100 kW
• Voltage: 220 V
• Working pressure: 2.5 bar
• Cylindrical sheet thickness: 2 mm
• Bottom thickness: 4 mm
• Lid thickness: 3 mm
• Kettle material: X%CrNi1810 according to DIN 17441
• Weight: 300 kg

Safety and Process Control

• Contact thermometer prevents temperature from exceeding allowable limits by shutting off the oil burner
• Lid lock coupled with outlet valve prevents opening the autoclave during operation
• Controlled heating and pressure ensure uniform sterilization
• Water supplied from the municipal network at 0.4 MPa; pre-filling the autoclave allows full immersion of baskets with cans

Sterilization Process

The KORIMAT KA 240 autoclave enables a complete sterilization cycle in approx. 75 minutes for 175 g cans at 2.3 atm. The cycle includes:

• Reaching the required process temperature
• Proper sterilization time
• Cooling under controlled pressure to 37 °C

Key Features and Advantages

• Professional sterilization of preserves in cans, jars, and multilayer foil packaging
• Temperature and pressure control ensures process repeatability
• Safe and durable stainless steel construction
• Temperature overrun protection and lid lock for operator safety
• Ability to sterilize various food products in one device
• Reliable operation in medium and large food production plants