Gernal's extensive experience in the construction of machinery for the meat and fish processing industry has resulted in a range of cooking kettles, which provide excellent quality in combination with minimal maintenance requirements. Features:energy-saving, user- and maintenance-friendly, reliable.

• energy-saving
  • insulated lid with spring hinges
  • double-walled construction
  • heating possibilities as desired: electricity, steam, thermal oil,
• user-friendly, thanks to state-of-the-art control box, which makes the following functionalities possible:
  • setting the time, temperature and delta-T parameters
  • step cooking
  • variable regulator speed
• maintenance-friendly, thanks to a detachable agitator with scrapers
• extremely reliable,thanks to:
  • separate control in control box
  • fixed mixing arm
  • agitator motor in the base
• food-safe,thanks to stainless steel components
• ergonomic, thanks to feet with adjustable height

Gernal cooking kettles are available in capacities from 300 to 2,000 litres. These units are available both with an agitator (detachable) and without agitator.

The Gernal MBK searing kettle combines all the excellent qualities of a traditional cooking kettle with agitator and a tilting frying pan. This makes the searing kettle a very multifunctional machine:

• frying & roasting: thanks to a temperature range of up to 240°C, meat and vegetables can be fried or roasted quickly under high temperatures.
• cooking: thanks to the horizontal agitator with temperature-resistant scrapers, the products are cooked very evenly. Sticking and gluing of rice or dough products, burning of soups and sauces etc., are a thing of the past.

The Gernal drying, smoking, cooking and roasting units are multifunctional and meet the most stringent standards and requirements. Gernal developed its first drying, cooking, smoking and roasting unit in 1973. Since that time, this machine has been continuously optimised. Features: multifunctional and extremely high output.

• hygienic, thanks to a unique design, the application of stainless steel and the extremely high level of finishing
• energy-efficient, thanks to 10 cm insulation
• safe, thanks to a strict fulfilment of all legal requirements
• state-of-the-art technology, with a robust and simple to operate control system.
  Can be installed on the machine or on any other location
• process tracking and visualisation via the ‘SVS-3000’ standard software

The Gernal line of drying, cooking, smoking and roasting units includes 12 different types, with a volume ranging from 2,000 to 25,000 litres. If required, Gernal can also develop systems with a larger capacity or to your specific design requirements.

Three types of smoke generators:

• sawdust: the sawdust is ignited with an electric element. A turbine blows air into the combustion chamber, after which the mixture of generated smoke and air travels through smoke channels into the smoking unit.
• friction smoke: pneumatic cylinders push a wooden beam onto a rotating grater, generating a cold smoke with low tar content. This generator is most convenient for smoking in a closed circuit without emitting smoke.
• liquid smoke: a natural wood smoke condensate, which is free of tar substances, is vaporised by pulses through sprinklers in the smoking unit.

Gernal pasteurisers with counter pressure are designed for quick pasteurisation of ready meals packed in foil. As a result, the storage life of the product is doubled, without any loss of taste or freshness in colour.
Features: extremely safe, short cooking times, a wide range of applications, robust 

A computer-controlled program uses steam and compressed air to build up a constant counter pressure, so that trays are no longer deformed during heating and cooling. This reduces to a minimum the risk of welded seams tearing and packaging opening.

Due to the very short cooking times, Gernal pressure cookers are highly suitable for a broad range of meals, ranging from simple soups to exquisite casseroles.

The equipment can be optionally operated with electricity or steam. Cooling facilities are provided by running water or ice water.

To be able to withstand the constant counter pressure, these units are provided with a heavy, solid construction.

SVS-3000 process tracking and visualisation software is also available, assuring 100% quality control and process monitoring.

The Gernal product range includes various pasteurisers,with sizes ranging from 2,500 to 15,000 litres.