Perfector® 180 - Scraped Surface Heat Exchangers
The Gerstenberg Schröder Perfector® 180 is a compact, high-capacity, high-pressure scraped surface heat exchanger designed for various high-viscosity applications within the Fats & Oils industry. It provides high crystallization performance, minimal downtime, and easy maintenance.
Perfector® 180: Advanced Crystallization for Fat-Based Products
Versatile Product Applications
Ideal for producing consumer margarine, industrial margarine, shortening, low-fat spreads, recombined butter, and butter blends.
Engineered for Efficiency
Equipped with up to 6 chilling tubes and 4 cooling systems. Compatible with ammonia or Freon for flexible refrigerant choices.
Function and Principles of Operation
Core Crystallization Mechanism
Utilizes a scraped surface heat exchanger (SSHE) where centrifugal scraping ensures consistent crystallization performance, regardless of product texture.
Anti-Freezing Design During Downtime
Built-in drop tank quickly evacuates refrigerant from the cooling jacket during production pauses to prevent freeze-up.
Production Capacity
Output Range
Handles up to 12.9 tonnes per hour.
Key Advantages
Durability and Hygiene
- Consistently high product quality
- Hygienic stainless steel AISI 316 contact components
- Corrosion-free, sealed, and insulated casing
Optimized Performance and Maintenance
- Multi-layer chilling tubes boost heat exchange and reduce oil buildup
- Tubes easily inspected and swapped
- Flexible scraper options for different formulations
- Bulldog scrapers replaceable without rotor removal—less downtime
Energy Efficiency and Operational Ease
- Dedicated drop tanks per refrigerant circuit enable fast start-up
- Fast CIP cycles and simple maintenance processes
- Low-energy motors and cast iron gearboxes deliver quiet power