Unused 2018 JBF 530-Gallon 316L Jacketed Kettle – ASME 100 PSI Jacket with Dual Turbine Agitation

Manufacturer Information
JBF
JBF process kettles and vessels are designed for industrial mixing, blending, heating, cooling, and batch-processing applications. This unused JBF vessel combines 316L stainless steel construction, an ASME U-stamped insulated jacket, geared turbine agitation, fixed baffles, and multiple process connections for integration into sanitary and industrial processing systems.
This unit was built in 2018 and is offered in unused condition.
Description
Available for sale is an unused 2018 JBF 530-gallon jacketed kettle, Serial Number 17768, constructed with a 316L stainless steel shell and jacket.
The vessel features an ASME U-stamped insulated jacket rated for 100 PSI at temperatures from -20°F to 300°F. It is identified as a 530-gallon kettle, with an approximately 360-gallon stated capacity. The relationship between these capacity figures—such as nominal versus working capacity—should be confirmed from the vessel documentation.
The kettle measures approximately 54" diameter x 48" straight side and features a dished top with cone bottom.
Mixing is provided by a single shaft equipped with two 3-blade turbine impellers and two fixed internal baffles. The agitator is driven by a 7.5 HP, 1,768 RPM motor through a 43.58:1 gear reducer, providing an estimated output speed of approximately 40.6 RPM.
The vessel includes a 20" manway with cover, a large 27" x 17" covered top feed hopper, multiple additional top process connections, a 4" center-bottom outlet, and two 1-1/4" bottom outlets.
Side-lug mounting allows installation into an appropriate structural support or processing platform. This kettle may be suitable for food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, personal care, chemical, and specialty-product processing requiring heating, cooling, blending, and controlled mixing.
Specifications

Specification
Details

Manufacturer
JBF

Equipment Type
Jacketed Mixing Kettle

Nominal / Listed Capacity
530 Gallons

Stated Capacity
Approx. 360 Gallons

Shell Material
316L Stainless Steel

Jacket Material
316L Stainless Steel

Jacket
Insulated

Jacket Certification
ASME U-Stamped

Jacket Pressure Rating
100 PSI

Jacket Temperature Rating
-20°F to 300°F

Vessel Diameter
Approx. 54"

Straight Side
Approx. 48"

Top
Dished

Bottom
Conical

Agitation
Single Shaft

Impellers
(2) 3-Blade Turbine Impellers

Baffles
(2) Fixed

Motor
7.5 HP

Motor Speed
1,768 RPM

Electrical
230/460V, 3 Phase, 60 Hz

Gear Reducer
43.58:1 Ratio

Estimated Agitator Speed
Approx. 40.6 RPM

Manway
20" with Cover

Feed Hopper
27" L x 17" W with Cover

Agitator Opening
Approx. 6"

Additional Top Openings
(3) 4", (1) 3", (2) 2"

Center-Bottom Outlet
4"

Additional Bottom Outlets
(2) 1-1/4"

Mounting
Side Lug Mounted

Serial Number
17768

Year Built
2018

Condition
Unused

Typical Applications

Heated batch processing
Product cooling
Liquid blending
Ingredient incorporation
Viscous product mixing
Temperature-controlled processing
Food processing
Pharmaceutical processing
Cosmetic manufacturing
Personal care production
Chemical formulation
Specialty product blending

Products This Kettle Could Be Used For

Sauces and dressings
Syrups and concentrates
Creams and lotions
Cosmetic formulations
Personal care products
Pharmaceutical formulations
Chemical blends
Suspensions and slurries
Viscous liquid products
Specialty chemicals
Adhesives and compatible compounds
Other compatible liquid or semi-viscous formulations

Actual suitability depends on product chemistry, viscosity, required temperature, sanitary requirements, surface finish, mixing requirements, and applicable regulatory standards. ASME documentation and current vessel/jacket condition should be verified before pressure service.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capacity of this JBF kettle? The vessel is identified as a 530-gallon kettle, while the supplied specifications also list an approximately 360-gallon capacity. Buyers should confirm whether these figures represent nominal and working capacities.

What material is the vessel made from? Both the shell and jacket are specified as 316L stainless steel, making the vessel attractive for corrosion-sensitive and sanitary processing applications.

What is the jacket pressure rating? The insulated jacket is ASME U-stamped and rated for 100 PSI from -20°F to 300°F. Documentation and current condition should be confirmed before pressure service.

How fast does the agitator operate? Based on the stated 1,768 RPM motor and 43.58:1 reducer, the calculated output speed is approximately 40.6 RPM.

Can this kettle process food, pharmaceutical, or cosmetic products? Potentially. Its 316L stainless construction and jacketed configuration make it a candidate for these industries, but sanitary, surface-finish, validation, and regulatory requirements should be confirmed for the specific application.

Can Aaron Equipment assist with shipping and logistics? Yes. Aaron Equipment can assist with rigging and loading coordination, domestic and international freight, customs documentation, and logistics planning for kettles, tanks, reactors, and other industrial process equipment.