Planetary Mixer Cooking Kettle Product Introduction
The Planetary Mixer Cooking Kettle for Food Processing is a multifunctional industrial cooking and mixing machine developed for sauces, jams, pastes, fillings, confectionery products, soups, and other viscous food materials.
Its key feature is the planetary mixing system. Unlike a conventional agitator that rotates around a fixed axis, the mixing assembly simultaneously rotates and revolves inside the kettle, providing extensive coverage of the cooking vessel. This movement helps continuously turn and mix the product while promoting uniform heating throughout the batch.
The kettle can be configured with steam, gas, or electric heating, allowing the heating system to be selected according to factory utilities, production requirements, and operating costs. Precise temperature control and adjustable mixing parameters provide greater flexibility for processing products with different viscosities and recipes.
An automatic tilting mechanism allows the finished product to be discharged conveniently after cooking. Food-grade SUS304 stainless steel construction provides good hygiene, durability, and ease of cleaning for commercial and industrial food production. The reference configurations are available in capacities from approximately 100 to 1000 L.



Key Features
Planetary Mixing System
The mixing arms simultaneously rotate and revolve, allowing the agitator to cover a larger area of the kettle and continuously move the product during cooking. This is particularly useful for viscous foods that are difficult to mix with a conventional agitator.
Uniform Heating and Mixing
Continuous planetary movement promotes even product circulation inside the kettle, helping reduce localized overheating and improve batch consistency.
Scraper Mixing Design
The mixing system can be equipped with scrapers that closely follow the kettle surface, continuously moving material away from the heated wall and helping reduce sticking or scorching when processing thick products.
Precise Temperature Control
Digital temperature control allows operators to set appropriate cooking conditions for different recipes and products.
Automatic Tilting Discharge
After processing, the kettle can be tilted automatically to facilitate rapid and convenient product discharge, reducing manual handling.
Adjustable Mixing Parameters
Capacity, mixing speed, and heating configuration can be customized according to the viscosity and processing characteristics of the product.
Food-Grade Stainless Steel
The reference equipment uses SUS304 food-grade stainless steel, providing good corrosion resistance, durability, and hygienic performance.
How Does the Planetary Mixer Cooking Kettle Work?
1. Ingredient Loading
Raw materials such as sauces, fruit pulp, sugar, seasonings, pastes, or other ingredients are loaded into the cooking kettle according to the production recipe.
2. Heating
The selected heating system transfers thermal energy to the kettle. Depending on the machine configuration, heating can be supplied by steam, electricity, or gas.
3. Planetary Mixing
During heating, the planetary agitator rotates on its own axis while simultaneously revolving around the kettle.
This compound movement continuously redistributes the product and helps mix materials throughout the vessel.
4. Scraping and Mixing
For viscous materials, scraper blades continuously move along the cooking surface, helping prevent product accumulation on the kettle wall while improving heat transfer.
5. Controlled Cooking
Temperature and mixing conditions are maintained according to the product recipe until the required cooking consistency, concentration, texture, or flavor is achieved.
6. Automatic Tilting Discharge
After cooking is completed, the tilting mechanism rotates the kettle to discharge the finished product into a receiving container, transfer pump, or downstream processing system.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Planetary Mixer Cooking Kettle |
| Main Function | Cooking, heating and mixing |
| Capacity Range | 100–1000 L |
| Mixing System | Planetary rotation + revolution |
| Mixing Coverage | 360° planetary mixing |
| Heating Method | Steam / Gas / Electric |
| Temperature Control | Digital temperature control |
| Control System | PLC + Touchscreen |
| Main Material | Food-grade SUS304 stainless steel |
| Discharge Method | Automatic tilting |
| Mixing Speed | Adjustable / customized |
| Voltage | 380V / 220V |
| Frequency | Customized |
| Power | Depends on capacity and heating method |
| Applicable Products | Sauces, jams, pastes, soups, fillings |
Applications
- Sauce Processing
Suitable for cooking and mixing tomato sauce, chili sauce, curry sauce, meat sauce, barbecue sauce, gravy, and other thick sauces. - Jam & Fruit Products
Can be used for fruit jam, fruit fillings, fruit preparations, and selected puree-based products requiring heating and continuous mixing. - Curry Paste
Planetary mixing provides efficient movement of thick curry pastes and seasoning mixtures during cooking. Curry sauce is one of the applications specifically shown for the reference equipment. - Confectionery & Caramel
Suitable for caramel, confectionery fillings, and other products requiring controlled heating and continuous agitation. - Soup & Porridge
The equipment can process soups, porridge, and similar prepared foods. Both mushroom soup and porridge are shown among the reference machine’s applications. - Food Fillings
Suitable for bakery fillings, pastry fillings, meat fillings, vegetable fillings, and other viscous prepared food products.


Main Machine Components
The typical planetary cooking kettle consists of:
- Stainless steel cooking kettle
- Jacketed heating structure
- Planetary mixing assembly
- Mixing shaft
- Scraper system
- Drive motor
- Gear transmission system
- Temperature sensor
- Heating control system
- Automatic tilting mechanism
- Hydraulic or mechanical lifting system
- Electrical control cabinet
- PLC and touchscreen
- Stainless steel supporting frame
- Safety protection system
Why Choose Us?
Suitable for Viscous Food Processing
The planetary mixing structure is particularly suitable for products that require continuous scraping, mixing, and heating during cooking.
Flexible Capacity
Different kettle capacities can be selected according to production requirements, with the reference range covering approximately 100–1000 L.
Multiple Heating Methods
Steam, electric, and gas heating configurations allow the equipment to adapt to different factory utility conditions.
Uniform Mixing Performance
The rotation-and-revolution mixing movement helps distribute ingredients and heat throughout the kettle.
Adjustable Process Parameters
Mixing speed, cooking temperature, heating method, and other parameters can be configured according to product viscosity and recipe requirements.
Convenient Product Discharge
Automatic tilting simplifies the discharge of thick and viscous products while reducing manual handling.
Hygienic Stainless Steel Construction
Food-grade stainless steel provides good durability and facilitates routine cleaning and sanitation.



FAQ
What is a planetary mixer cooking kettle?
A planetary mixer cooking kettle combines heating and mixing in one industrial machine. Its mixing arms rotate and revolve simultaneously, providing extensive coverage inside the kettle for more uniform cooking and mixing.
What products can it process?
It is suitable for sauces, jams, fillings, caramel, curry paste, soups, porridge, pastes, and other viscous food materials requiring uniform heating and mixing.
What capacities are available?
The reference configurations typically range from 100 to 1000 L, and the final capacity can be selected according to production requirements.
What heating methods are available?
The kettle can use steam, gas, or electric heating. The most suitable option depends on the product, factory utilities, energy availability, and production requirements.
What is the advantage of planetary mixing?
The mixing arms simultaneously rotate and revolve, allowing them to cover more of the kettle interior and provide more uniform product movement and heating.
Is it suitable for high-viscosity sauces?
Yes. This is one of the primary applications of the equipment. It is particularly suitable for sauces, jams, pastes, fillings, and other thick products.
Does the kettle have a scraper?
A scraper-type planetary mixing system can be configured for viscous products. It helps continuously move material from the heated surface and reduce sticking during cooking.
How is the finished product discharged?
The reference equipment uses an automatic tilting mechanism, allowing the kettle to tilt after cooking for convenient product discharge.
Can the mixing speed be adjusted?
Yes. Capacity, mixing speed, and heating method can be customized according to the specific production process.
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