Votator® Origin Series – Scraped Surface Heat Exchangers

Key Features – Votator® Origin Series

The Votator® Origin scraped surface heat exchanger is built on a flexible and modular platform, specifically engineered to operate in demanding environments where other technologies may fail to maintain efficiency over time.

Sanitary Design

Compliant with 3-A sanitary standards, the Votator Origin is designed to heat or cool low- to medium-viscosity products, with or without particulates. Its construction ensures hygienic performance while accommodating a wide range of product textures and process requirements.

Configuration Options

Horizontal Version

• Mounted on a rigid stainless steel frame

• Expandable up to six cylinders for increased capacity

• Suitable for scalable, inline processing systems

Vertical Version

• Equipped with a manual pivot-point mechanism for easy repositioning between production and service modes

• Designed for installations with limited floor space

Typical Applications

• Heating

• Cooling

• Crystallization

• Pasteurization

• Sterilization

Key Benefits

• Customizable system with modular flexibility

• Available in vertical and horizontal orientations

• Adaptable to a wide range of product types and processing conditions

• Quick and easy maintenance to reduce downtime

• Innovative hinged scraper blade design for improved cleaning and efficiency

• Mechanical seal options: single or double cartridge

• Tangential product ports to optimize flow and reduce shear

• Supported by a team of experienced engineers

Dimensions & Specifications – Votator® Origin Series

The Votator® Origin Series is built to operate across a wide temperature range from 14°F to 302°F (-10°C to 150°C). The standard design supports pressures up to 290 psi (20 bar), with an optional configuration available for 362 psi (25 bar) operation.

Constructed from corrosion-resistant materials, the system is compatible with acidic and reactive fluids. Its flow-optimized design minimizes pressure drop, making it ideal for processing products containing particles and suspended solids.

The series is offered in three length configurations:

• Pilot: 5×20 – ideal for testing and laboratory-scale operations

• Small: 5×40 – suitable for compact production lines

• Long: 5×80 – for full-scale industrial processing

*Dependent on shaft / rotor diameter selection

This modular sizing allows the Votator® Origin to serve both R&D environments and large-scale production with equal efficiency.

Key Applications – Votator® Origin Series

Options & Performance – Votator® Origin Series

The Votator® Origin Series offers a highly adaptable platform to meet both current production requirements and future processing demands. Its modular and customizable design allows precise configuration based on:

• Product type (including acidic, viscous, or particulate)

• Hygienic standards

• Available space

• Heating/cooling medium

• Production volume

Shaft & Scraper Blade Options

• Available shaft diameters: 72 mm (2.84″), 97 mm (3.8″), 112 mm (4.4″)

  • 72 mm: for larger particles and low-pressure drop

  • 97 mm: standard option for medium-viscosity products

  • 112 mm: for improved heat transfer and lower product retention

• Scraper blades:

  • PEEK Hinged Blade (self-loading, standard with 97 mm)

  • Floating Flat Blade (PEEK/PTFE) for particulate products, available for all shaft sizes

Material & Pressure Options

• Wetted parts in AISI 316L stainless steel or optional duplex steel (1.4462 / SAF2205)

• Pressure rating:

  • Standard: up to 20 bar (290 psi)

  • Optional: up to 25 bar (362 psi) for challenging media

Motor Configurations

• 50 Hz / 400 V options:

  • 2.2 kW to 4 kW

  • Torque range: 119–270 Nm

• 60 Hz / 460 V options:

  • 3 kW to 3.7 kW

  • Torque range: 87–195 Nm

Seal System

• Two single mechanical seals:

  • For hygienic applications with fast maintenance

  • In-cartridge design with SIC/SIC sealing surfaces

  • EPDM gaskets standard

• Optional flushable double seals:

  • For aseptic or abrasive applications (e.g., steam, sugar)

  • Upgradable from single seal design

Additional Options

• Heatable shaft: prevents crystallization during cooling and can be retrofitted

• Clip-on insulation: tool-free mounting

• Gasket options: FPM/FKM materials available

• Certifications: 3-A, PED, CE, CRN; EHEDG-compliant design (certificate not pursued)

Blade Selection Guidance

Blade type is selected based on shaft diameter, tube material compatibility, fluid behavior, process temperature, and cost-efficiency – ensuring optimal performance for your product.