Microwave Techniques batch microwave tempering system (MIP10) is a processing oven for frozen food manufacturing plants and meat facilities. This unit features advanced batch control for precise tempering on demand. The MIP10 system provides uniform heating for consistent, efficient tempering of product at very low starting temperatures. Contact us to learn about gaining efficiency and bringing precision to your process.
Batch Microwave Tempering Oven: MIP10 Technology Overview
The MIP10 batch microwave tempering oven incorporates the latest advancements in microwave technology. As a leader in industrial microwave oven development, Microwave Techniques offers the widest selection of batch type and continuous type equipment available on the market. Some features of the batch system include:
- 75kW of microwave power
- User-friendly batch processing
- Industry-leading generator technology
- Precise computer control of processing
- Predictability with temperature increases
- Advanced circulator IP for magnetron protection
- Convenient and ergonomic product loading table
- Easily target final product temperature attainment
Specification Details and Equipment Dimensions
SPECIFICATION DETAILS
The tabulated data below shows a batch microwave tempering trial using common products:
| Product: | End Temperature: | Time: |
|---|---|---|
| Lean Beef (85%) | 26°F | 4 minutes |
| Lean Beef (50%) or pork | 22°F | 2 minutes |
| Poultry | 27°F | 5 minutes |
| Cod Blocks | 22°F | 3 minutes |
| Cored Apples | 21°F | 3 minutes |
Typical time to temper 300 pound loads in 75 kW unit from 0°F (-18°C) starting temperature.
EQUIPMENT AND DIMENSIONS
A complete standard MIP10 batch tempering microwave system consists of the following equipment:
- (1) 50-inch by 42-inch (1.3 meter by 1.1 meter) microwave oven
- (1) 75 kilowatt microwave generator
- (1) Loading table on convenient rollers
The size of the oven allows for uniform loading procedures for the simultaneous processing of one 10-inch (254 mm) high, tier of containers. These are placed on the 40-inch by 48-inch (1.02 meter by 1.22 meter) loading table.
The Advantages of Batch Microwave Tempering
Batch tempering oven systems offers users several advantages, serving as a great investment and providing a range of benefits to their products, facility, processes, workers, and customers. Unique advantages include:
- Improvements to product quality and overall finished yield
- Less handling sequences for process and production workers
- Retention of flavor and protein compounds for end customers
- Elimination of rooms or racks dedicated to processing, saving you space
- Additional flexibility in processing with batch microwave tempering on demand
- The enabling of predictable product tempering for consistent, quality produciton
- Simplification of compliance with government sanitation regulations and guidelines
Overall, the main advantages are: improvements to production areas, more efficient processes, and better product.
Product Transport, Sanitation, and Safety
PRODUCT TRANSPORT
A 5-foot by 5-foot (1.5 meter by 1.5 meter) heavy duty plastic pallet mounted on rollers.
SANITATION
The MIP10 batch microwave tempering oven and generator are made of stainless steel. The process oven is washable.
SAFETY
Interlocking access doors on the generators meet all applicable government (OSHA and Health and Human Services) safety standards. Our microwave units provide the safest operating environment available on the marketplace.
About Batch Microwave Tempering
Which type of products work best in a batch tempering unit?
You can temper various frozen foods, including: meat, fish, poultry, fruit, or bakery products in just minutes.
Typically, how much product can be processed during a single shift?
In a single working shift, our batch tempering oven system can automatically and precisely raise the temperature of up to 3,000 pounds (1360 kilograms) of frozen product up to 28 degrees Fahrenheit (-2 degrees Celsius).
What operations typically employ a system like the MIP10?
This batch microwave tempering unit is ideal for portion-control plants, ground beef and poultry operations, sausage kitchens, bakeries, and mid to high volume frozen, prepared-food production environments.
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