Unused JBF Approx 530-Gallon 316L Jacketed Processing Kettle – Dual Agitators with Anchor

Manufacturer Information
JBF
JBF process kettles and vessels are designed for industrial mixing, blending, heating, cooling, and batch-processing applications. This JBF kettle combines 316L stainless steel construction with independent turbine and anchor-style agitation, providing multiple mixing actions for processing products requiring both bulk circulation and wall-sweeping agitation.
Description
Available for sale is an unused JBF stainless steel jacketed kettle with an approximate 530-gallon capacity and 316L stainless steel construction.
The vessel measures approximately 54" diameter x 48" straight side and features a dished top and cone bottom. Its jacketed construction provides the capability for process heating or cooling when connected to an appropriate utility system.
A key feature is the top-entering dual-motion agitation system. One drive operates dual 3-blade turbine impellers using a 7.5 HP, 1,768 RPM motor with a 33.74:1 gear reducer, producing a calculated output speed of approximately 52.4 RPM.
The second drive operates an anchor-style agitator, powered by a separate 7.5 HP, 1,768 RPM motor through an 82.61:1 reducer, providing a calculated output speed of approximately 21.4 RPM. The combination of turbine and anchor agitation can provide effective bulk blending while the scraper-equipped anchor promotes product movement along the vessel wall.
The kettle includes an 18" covered manway, large 27" x 20" covered top infeed, multiple process connections, and a 3-1/2" center-bottom outlet. The vessel is configured for side-lug mounting.
This unused JBF kettle may be suitable for food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, nutraceutical, personal care, and specialty chemical applications requiring heating, cooling, blending, and processing of compatible viscous products.
Specifications

Specification
Details

Manufacturer
JBF

Equipment Type
Jacketed Processing / Mixing Kettle

Capacity
Approx. 530 Gallons

Material
316L Stainless Steel

Top
Dished

Bottom
Conical

Diameter
Approx. 54"

Straight Side
Approx. 48"

Agitation
Top-Entering Dual Motion

Turbine Agitation
(2) 3-Blade Turbine Impellers

Turbine Motor
7.5 HP, 1,768 RPM

Turbine Electrical
230/460V, 3 Phase, 60 Hz

Turbine Reducer
33.74:1

Calculated Turbine Speed
Approx. 52.4 RPM

Secondary Agitator
Anchor Style 

Anchor Motor
7.5 HP, 1,768 RPM

Anchor Electrical
230/460V, 3 Phase, 60 Hz

Anchor Reducer
82.61:1

Calculated Anchor Speed
Approx. 21.4 RPM

Manway
18" with Cover

Top Infeed
27" L x 20" W with Cover

Agitator Opening
6"

Additional Top Openings
(2) 4", (7) 3", (1) 2-1/2", (1) 2"

Center-Bottom Outlet
3-1/2"

Mounting
Side Lug

Condition
Unused

Typical Applications

High-viscosity product mixing
Heating and cooling
Batch blending
Sanitary product processing
Ingredient incorporation
Emulsion preparation
Temperature-controlled mixing
Food processing
Pharmaceutical processing
Cosmetic manufacturing
Nutraceutical processing
Specialty chemical formulation

Products This Kettle Could Be Used For

Creams and lotions
Sauces and dressings
Syrups and concentrates
Cosmetic creams
Personal care formulations
Nutraceutical formulations
Pharmaceutical preparations
Gels and compatible pastes
Viscous food products
Suspensions and emulsions
Specialty chemical blends
Other compatible liquid and semi-viscous products

Actual suitability depends on viscosity, product chemistry, temperature requirements, surface finish, scraper material, sanitary requirements, and applicable industry regulations.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capacity of this JBF kettle? The vessel has an approximate capacity of 530 gallons.

What makes this a dual-motion mixing kettle? It has two independently driven mixing systems: dual 3-blade turbine impellers for product circulation and an anchor-style agitator for slower wall-sweeping agitation.

What are the approximate agitator speeds? Based on the stated motor speeds and reducer ratios, the turbine agitator operates at approximately 52.4 RPM, while the anchor agitator operates at approximately 21.4 RPM.

Can this kettle be used for food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, or nutraceutical processing? Its 316L stainless construction and dual-motion configuration make it a potential candidate for these industries. Final suitability should be verified based on surface finish, sanitary design, product requirements, and applicable regulations.

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, mixers, tanks, and other industrial process equipment.