Running a food or chemical production line? A 235-litre oil jacketed pot is a powerful asset for medium-to-large batch cooking, boiling, mixing, and heating. At SME Machinery, we offer this pot for R40,000—a competitive price point for durable and high-capacity equipment.
⚙ Specifications & Features
Here’s what you can expect from the 235L oil jacketed pot model:
- Capacity: 235 litres — large enough for bulk batches without overwhelming factory floor space.
- Construction: Food-grade stainless steel inner pan; mild steel oil jacket with filler tube, breather pipe, and drain cock (for maintenance and oil replacement).
- Insulation & Lid: Outer casing insulated; a balanced lid with heat-insulated handle for safer usage and less heat loss.
- Draw-off Valve: Typically ~32mm outlet with insulated handle for draining or emptying.
- Heat Source: Electric (immersion elements) or gas versions depending on configuration. Safety thermostat + over-temperature cut-off systems.
- Power Requirements: High voltage; likely three-phase electric supply or approved gas pressure (if gas version).
💡 What Makes This a Good Deal at R40,000
- Value for Capacity: Most comparable 225-L pots from other suppliers are priced above this, particularly when fitted with full stainless steel and safety features. See Cater Bros 225L electric pot (~R43,499) as a benchmark. CaterBros
- Medium Scale Production: 235L gives room for growth—more throughput without jumping straight to massive industrial sizes.
- Durability: With proper oil maintenance and stainless steel inner pan, it can run for many years.
- Return on Investment: For sauces, soups, confectionery, cosmetics, etc., each big batch saves time, labour, and energy versus smaller pots or manual heating.
⚠ Things to Check Before Buying
- Confirm whether the price includes all components (lid, draw-off valve, thermostat, oil, etc.). Sometimes “oil sold separately” or “elements sold separately” can bump up costs.
- Power supply compatibility (electric voltage, gas connections) at your site.
- Oil bloodline (oil type, supply, maintenance schedule).
- Local after-sales service & spare parts availability.
- Warranty and safety certifications (especially for food applications).
✅ Usage Applications
This pot could be used for:
- Food processing: sauces, soups, stews, jams, dairies.
- Cosmetic production: creams, lotions, gels.
- Chemical or detergent manufacturing.
- Institutional kitchens or bulk cooking for catering.