Vertical conical sterilizer with pressurized steam, continuous blending and vacuum drying, for spices, seeds and dried herbs, 100–3,000 L. Request a quote.
| Type | Vertical conical batch sterilizer with pressurized steam |
| Mixing element | Paddles on a central shaft, with seals and bearings above the product |
| Process | Heating, pressurized steam sterilization, rapid vacuum cooling and drying, discharge |
| Microbial reduction | As much as 5 log (TPC) |
| Materials | Ground spices, seeds, dried herbs, powders, granules and pellets |
| Total volume | 100–3,000 L |
| Working volume | 10–70% of the total volume |
| Main motor power | 5.5–37 kW, depending on model and product |
| Discharge | Flush bottom valve, near complete discharge |
| Construction | 304 or 316L stainless steel, titanium or duplex steel |
| CE marking | Yes |
| Warranty | 60 months |
| Model | Total volume (L) |
| UZX-SA-100 | 100 |
| UZX-SA-300 | 300 |
| UZX-SA-500 | 500 |
| UZX-SA-750 | 750 |
| UZX-SA-1000 | 1,000 |
| UZX-SA-1500 | 1,500 |
| UZX-SA-2000 | 2,000 |
| UZX-SA-3000 | 3,000 |
The UZX-1009 spice sterilizer kills microorganisms in spices, seeds and dried herbs with pressurized steam, then cools and dries them under vacuum. The product is blended the whole time, so every particle gets the same treatment. Total volume ranges from 100 to 3,000 L.
It is also called a spice steam sterilizer. It is an alternative to irradiation for producers who want non-irradiated spices, with their aroma and color preserved.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Vertical conical batch sterilizer with pressurized steam |
| Mixing element | Paddles on a central shaft, with seals and bearings above the product |
| Process | Heating, pressurized steam sterilization, rapid vacuum cooling and drying, discharge |
| Microbial reduction | As much as 5 log (TPC) |
| Materials | Ground spices, seeds, dried herbs, powders, granules and pellets |
| Total volume | 100–3,000 L |
| Working volume | 10–70% of the total volume |
| Main motor power | 5.5–37 kW, depending on model and product |
| Discharge | Flush bottom valve, near complete discharge |
| Construction | 304 or 316L stainless steel, titanium or duplex steel |
| CE marking | Yes |
| Warranty | 60 months |
The model code gives the total volume. The sterilizer works efficiently even with small batches relative to the vessel volume.
| Model | Total volume (L) | Working volume (L) | Motor power (kW) | Dimensions L × W × H (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UZX-SA-100 | 100 | 10–70 | 5.5 | 1,700 × 800 × 1,900 |
| UZX-SA-300 | 300 | 30–210 | 11 | 1,500 × 880 × 1,600 |
| UZX-SA-500 | 500 | 50–350 | 15 | 1,600 × 1,000 × 1,800 |
| UZX-SA-750 | 750 | 75–525 | 18.5 | 2,100 × 1,190 × 2,100 |
| UZX-SA-1000 | 1,000 | 100–700 | 22 | 2,200 × 1,320 × 2,200 |
| UZX-SA-1500 | 1,500 | 150–1,050 | 22 | 2,400 × 1,490 × 2,500 |
| UZX-SA-2000 | 2,000 | 200–1,400 | 30 | 2,500 × 1,560 × 2,800 |
| UZX-SA-3000 | 3,000 | 300–2,100 | 37 | 2,700 × 1,730 × 3,100 |
Power depends on the product and may vary. We confirm it in the quote, together with the dimensions.
Sterilization goes through five stages. The product is loaded, preheated and dried, then sterilized with pressurized steam. Rapid vacuum cooling with initial drying follows, then cooling to ambient temperature and discharge.
All this time, the paddles lift the product from the bottom of the cone toward the wall, and it falls back by gravity. The particles move freely in a three dimensional suspension, so steam and heat reach all of them equally.
• Cuts the total plate count by as much as 5 log.
• Vacuum cooling and drying at low temperature keep the aroma and color of the spices.
• Seals and bearings sit above the product, with no risk of lubricant contamination.
• Near complete discharge through the bottom valve, with little waste and fast changeover between batches.
• Lower energy use than a horizontal unit, thanks to gravity flow.
• Ground spices such as chili, turmeric and curry.
• Seeds such as coriander, cumin, mustard, sesame and allspice.
• Dried herbs such as oregano and parsley, and spice blends.
• As a mixer, for spice blends, milk powder, instant drinks and vitamins, with moistening or coating.
Choose the sterilizer by batch size and product. For blends where some spices handle heat less well, the process is set per recipe, and the control system manages temperature, pressure and moisture.
For blending without sterilization, on the same design, see the vertical paddle mixer UZX-1000 for powders and granules, 30–20,000 L. For vacuum drying of other powders, the right choice is the vacuum paddle dryer UZX-1008 for wet powders, 5–30,000 L.
• Jacket for steam, thermal oil or water, with ASME or PED certification for high pressure steam.
• Execution for internal pressure or for vacuum drying after sterilization.
• Spray nozzles for flavors and liquid additives.
• Flush mounted sampling ports that keep the sterile environment intact.
• PLC with HMI and recipes, easy to run without special training.
• Lifting top for cleaning, validation and maintenance.
• Pilot system for sterilization trials on your product.
The price depends on the volume, the steam pressure, the vacuum system and the automation. Send us the spices, the quantity in each batch and the microbial reduction target. UZINEX engineers will recommend the model and send you a quote.
If the spice sterilizer is part of a project funded by EU grants or the Romanian recovery plan (PNRR), we help you before the application is written. The technical advice is free. Together we set the volume, steam and vacuum system and options, and you receive the technical documents for the file.
• Transport, installation and commissioning included, on site, with operator training.
• 60 month warranty, standard across the catalogue.
• Nationwide service in Romania, with an on-site response within 24 hours.
• Technical documents for public tenders in Romania (SEAP/SICAP).
• Configuration to order, with the steam, vacuum and automation that suit your products.
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