USED ALLPAX 1300

Manufacturer Information
Allpax Products / ProMach
Allpax manufactures commercial retorts and thermal-processing systems for the food industry. Its retort systems are used for cooking and commercial sterilization of compatible packaged foods, including products in cans, jars, pouches, trays, cups, and other retortable containers.
The Allpax Model 1300 rotary water immersion retort combines pressurized water-immersion processing with rotary product movement for controlled thermal processing applications.
Description
Available for sale is a used Allpax Model 1300 rotary water immersion retort designed for commercial sterilization and thermal processing of packaged food products.
The retort shell is rated for 90 PSI at -20°F to 325°F, providing a pressure-vessel design suitable for demanding thermal-processing conditions within its rated parameters.
This system has a four-basket processing capacity and includes a total of eight baskets, as well as a loader and unloader for product and basket handling.
The rotary water-immersion configuration uses heated process water combined with controlled product rotation. For suitable products and packaging formats, rotary agitation can promote product movement and heat transfer during the thermal cycle.
Potential applications include commercially sterilized foods packaged in compatible cans, jars, pouches, trays, cups, and other retortable containers, subject to process validation and the installed basket configuration.
The unit has reportedly been out of service since approximately 2013. Prospective buyers should evaluate the pressure vessel, rotary mechanism, seals, pumps, valves, controls, instrumentation, safety devices, and related components before recommissioning.
Serial Number: 104710
National Board Number: 1718
Specifications

Specification
Details

Manufacturer
Allpax

Model
1300

Equipment Type
Rotary Water Immersion Retort

Process
Water Immersion

Configuration
Rotary

Shell Pressure Rating
90 PSI

Shell Temperature Rating
-20°F to 325°F

Processing Capacity
(4) Baskets

Baskets Included
(8)

Loader
Included

Unloader
Included

Primary Application
Packaged Food Sterilization

Serial Number
104710

National Board Number
1718

Operational History
Out of Service Since Approx. 2013

Condition
Used

Typical Applications

Commercial food sterilization
Water immersion processing
Rotary thermal processing
Retort cooking
Shelf-stable food production
Low-acid canned food processing
Packaged-food sterilization
Ready-meal processing
Batch thermal processing
Pressure cooking
Food preservation
Commercial retort processing

Products This Retort Could Be Used For

Retort pouches
Shelf-stable ready meals
Canned vegetables
Soups and broths
Beans and legumes
Sauces and prepared foods
Meat and poultry products
Pet foods
Baby foods
Retortable trays and cups
Compatible canned products
Other foods suitable for validated retort processing

Product and package compatibility must be established for the specific application. Commercial sterilization requires an appropriately developed and validated scheduled process.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the pressure rating of this Allpax retort? The shell is rated for 90 PSI at temperatures ranging from -20°F to 325°F.

How many baskets does the retort hold? The Allpax Model 1300 has a four-basket processing capacity and this package includes eight baskets.

Are the loader and unloader included? Yes. A loader and unloader are included, along with the eight baskets.

What is the advantage of a rotary water immersion retort? For compatible products, rotation can create product movement during processing, potentially improving heat transfer and processing uniformity. Performance depends on the product, container, rotational parameters, and validated thermal process.

What should a buyer know about the equipment's condition? The retort has reportedly been out of service since approximately 2013. A comprehensive inspection of the pressure vessel, controls, instrumentation, rotary drive, seals, valves, pumps, and safety systems is recommended before returning it to production.

Can Aaron Equipment assist with shipping and logistics? Yes. Aaron Equipment can assist with rigging and loading coordination, domestic and international freight, and logistics planning for the retort, loader/unloader, baskets, and related food-processing equipment.