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Votator® Origin Series – Scraped Surface Heat Exchangers
Votator® Origin Series – Scraped Surface Heat Exchangers
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Product Type: Scraped Surface Heat Exchangers
Description:
The Votator® Origin Series is purpose-built to deliver reliable and efficient heat transfer in challenging processing environments. Designed with a focus on application versatility, modular configuration, and easy serviceability, this series offers a robust solution that adapts seamlessly to your production needs.
Whether you’re processing viscous, sticky, or crystallizing products, the Origin Series combines durability and flexibility to support consistent performance and hygienic operation.
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.
| PRODUCT | |
|---|---|
| Max. working pressure (Standard Stainless Steel) | 290 psi (20 bar) |
| Max. working pressure (Duplex Stainless Steel) | 362 psi (25 bar) |
| Working Temperature | 14 to 302°F (-10 to 150°C) |
| MEDIA | |
| Working pressure | -14 to 101 psi (-1 to 7 bar) |
| Working Temperature | -4 to 338°F (-20 to 170°C) |
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
| VOTATOR® 5X20 | VOTATOR® 5X40 | VOTATOR® 5X80 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heat exchange surface / cyl. ft² (m²) | 2.1 (0.2) | 4.3 (0.4) | 8.6 (0.8) |
| Inner cyl. diameter | 5.26″ (134 mm) | 5.26″ (134 mm) | 5.26″ (134 mm) |
| Product Volume* | 0.56–1.32 gal (2.1–5.0 ltr) | 1.11–2.64 gal (4.2–10.0 ltr) | 2.22–5.26 gal (8.4–19.9 ltr) |
*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.
 | 13.7″ (348 mm) Self-Loading Hinged Blade
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 | 7.7″ (195 mm) Floating Blade
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