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

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.