Looking to step up production without breaking the bank? The 300 litre oil jacketed pot offered by SME Machinery at R65,000 is a powerful solution. Designed for medium-to-large batches, this pot is built to deliver uniform heating, durable performance, and versatility—in food, sauce, cosmetic, chemical, or even herbal applications.
🔧 Key Features
- Capacity: 300 litres — ideal for sauces, jams, chutneys, big batches of creams or gels.
- Construction: Food-grade stainless steel inner pan, robust build to handle regular industrial use.
- Oil Jacketed Design: Ensures even heating around the pan, reducing risk of burning and hotspots.
- Insulation & Lid: Insulated outer casing and a fitted lid to retain heat and improve energy efficiency.
- Temperature Control: Thermostatic control, safety override to prevent overheating.
- Discharge Valve: Practical draw-off for emptying or transferring product.
✅ Why This is a Good Investment
- Uniform Quality: The jacketed design ensures a consistent heat distribution for smooth, high-quality batches.
- Scale & Efficiency: 300 L gives you more throughput without needing very large space.
- Cost vs Value: At R65,000, for this capacity with oil jacket, you get strong value compared to many 225 L units which are similarly priced or slightly lower. For example, a 225 L oil-jacketed pot electric model by Cater Bros is priced around R43,499. CaterBros
- Durability: Stainless steel + proper oil maintenance means long life; fewer replacements or repairs.
⚠ Things to Confirm Before Buying
- Does the R65,000 price include the heating elements, oil, lid, and draw-off valve, or are some accessories extra?
- What is the power requirement (electric / gas)? Ensure your facility can support the needed supply.
- What are the safety features (safety thermostat, overheat protection)?
- Maintenance and support from SME Machinery—spare parts, service, warranty.
- Oil refill schedule and oil type needed—some units require special thermal oil, which is an ongoing cost.
📈 Typical Uses & Industries
- Sauce & condiment production (tomato sauce, chilli, curry sauces)
- Jelly, jam, or fruit preserve manufacturing
- Cosmetic creams, lotions, and blends
- Chemical mixes, pine gel, cleaning products that need gentle heating