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DESIGN YOUR CUSTOM JACKETED STEEL KETTLE
Engineered Steam-Jacketed Kettles Built Around Your Process
At EIC Tanks, we manufacture custom jacketed stainless steel kettles engineered specifically for heating, mixing, and controlled batch processing. Every vessel is built around your application — not a standard template.
Whether you are producing sauces, syrups, creams, nutraceutical blends, or chemical compounds, precise thermal control and agitation performance directly impact product quality and production efficiency. Our steam-jacketed kettles are designed to deliver consistent heat transfer, structural durability, and long-term reliability in demanding manufacturing environments.
We fabricate kettles ranging from pilot-scale 10-gallon units to large-scale 5,000+ gallon production vessels.
UNIFORM HEATING & THEMRAL EFFICIENCY
Thermal performance is the foundation of any jacketed kettle system. Poor heat distribution leads to scorching, stratification, extended batch times, and inconsistent results.
Our engineering team calculates required heating surface area, steam pressure, and jacket configuration based on your product’s viscosity and target processing temperature. This ensures:
• Even heat transfer across the vessel surface
• Controlled temperature ramp-up and cooldown
• Reduced risk of burn-on or hot spots
• Predictable batch cycle times
Each steam jacket is engineered for performance rather than simply meeting minimum specifications.
ASME-CERTIFIED JACKET CONSTRUCTION
Pressure-rated steam kettles are built in compliance with ASME Section VIII Division 1 when required. We design and fabricate vessels to meet applicable pressure codes, sanitary standards, and plant safety requirements.
Depending on your process, we offer:
• Conventional full jackets for general heating applications.
• Dimple jackets for improved pressure performance and energy efficiency.
• Half-pipe coil jackets for higher pressure steam systems.
• Multi-zone jackets for controlled thermal staging.
Our goal is to match the jacket design to your utility infrastructure and process performance targets.
CUSTOM MIXING & AGITATION SYSTEMS
Agitation is just as critical as heating. Improper mixing can create uneven viscosity, temperature variation, and poor product consistency.
We engineer agitation systems based on:
• Product viscosity range
• Shear sensitivity
• Batch size
• Mixing time requirements
• Discharge method
Available configurations include anchor agitators with scrapers, swept-surface mixers, high-shear rotor/stator assemblies, and multi-motion blending systems. Each system is torque-calculated to ensure adequate power under full-load conditions.
OUR STEP-BY-STEP ENGINEERING PROCESS
1. Process Consultation
We begin with a detailed review of your product, production goals, utility availability, and plant layout. This ensures your kettle integrates seamlessly into your facility.
2. Mechanical & Thermal Engineering
Our engineers perform heating calculations, agitation torque analysis, and structural load design. Every nozzle, port, and reinforcement is placed intentionally. • Dished, cone, or flat bottoms
3. Approval Drawings
Before fabrication begins, you receive detailed approval drawings showing overall dimensions, jacket configuration, nozzle orientation, mixer assembly, and support structure. Production does not begin until you approve the final layout.
4. Fabrication & Quality Control
Our fabrication team welds, polishes, and assembles your kettle using high-quality stainless steel materials. Weld integrity, dimensional accuracy, and finish quality are verified throughout the process.
5. Final Inspection & Shipment
Each system undergoes mechanical and dimensional inspection before shipment to ensure compliance with engineering specifications.
CUSTOMIZABLE OPTIONS & INTEGRATED CONTROLS
Every process has unique requirements. We offer a wide range of engineered options to enhance performance, automation, and operator safety. Available upgrades include temperature probes (RTD or thermocouple), load cells for batch weighing, illuminated sight glasses, jacketed vaults, CIP spray systems, vacuum-rated construction, explosion-proof motors, insulated cladding, and PLC-based control panels.
All optional features are integrated during the engineering phase to ensure compatibility and long-term reliability.
Designed for Sanitary Operation & Batch Repeatability
Our kettles are designed to minimize product retention and simplify cleaning procedures. Smooth internal weld finishes, proper drain geometry, and sanitary component selection allow efficient clean-in-place capability.
By combining uniform heating with properly engineered agitation, we help manufacturers achieve repeatable batch performance — ensuring consistent product quality across every production run.
WHY MANUFACTURERS CHOOSE EIC TANK
EIC Tanks delivers engineered stainless steel kettles without the inflated overhead of large OEMs. Our customers value:
• ASME-certified construction
• Engineered-to-order fabrication
• Made-in-USA manufacturing
• Responsive engineering support
• Competitive lead times
• Long-term performance durability
We focus on building process equipment that performs reliably under real production conditions.
READY TO DESIGN YOUR CUSTOM STEAM JACKETED KETTLE?
If you are planning a new production line or upgrading existing equipment, our engineering team is ready to design a custom stainless steel kettle tailored to your application.
Request a quote today and receive a professionally engineered solution built around your exact process requirements.
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