HIRAYAMA HLM-36EF Compact Retort Cooker with F-Value Control

HLM-36EF – Compact Retort Cooker with F-Value Control

HLM-36EF is a small-footprint retort cooker designed for precise thermal processing of pouch-packaged and canned foods. Its built-in F-value control calculates and monitors lethality in real time, ensuring consistent microbial inactivation and product quality batch after batch.

Features & Functions

• F-Value Control and Display: real-time calculation of lethality (F₀) for validated sterilization
• Compact Stainless-Steel Chamber: 36-liter capacity in a space-saving footprint
• Programmable Touchscreen PLC: store up to 20 custom thermal profiles and pre-set menus
• Rapid Heating & Cooling: steam injection and water-jacket cooling for fast cycle turnover
• Precise Temperature & Pressure Sensors: ±0.1 °C and ±0.01 MPa accuracy
• Data Logging via USB: export time-temperature-pressure records for QA documentation
• Safety Interlocks: double-lock door, over-pressure/over-temperature auto-shutdown
• Easy Maintenance: removable gasket, hinged door, and clean-in-place design

Common Applications

• Sterilization of ready-to-eat meals, soups, sauces, and vegetables
• Thermal processing of retort pouches, cans, and jars
• Small-batch product development and R&D trials
• Canning of seafood, meats, and dairy products
• Quality validation in pilot plants and food laboratories

What’s Included

• HLM-36EF retort cooker unit with integrated steam generator
• 36 L perforated stainless-steel basket and two trays
• Door gasket and hinge assembly
• USB data cable and software license key
• Installation tool kit and spare gasket
• User manual and validation guide

Product name		Compact Retort Cooker with F-Value Control
Model		HLM-36EF
Effective capacity		63 L
Chamber size (φ ｘ Ｈ ｍｍ)		360 x 620
Operation mode		3 modes (MODE 1: Sterilization with F-value control, MODE 2 and 3: Time controlled sterilization)
Sterilization temperature setting range		MODE 1: 100℃ - 125℃, MODE 2 and 3: 70℃ - 125℃, Variable
Lid lock temperature		97℃ fixed
Time setting range	F-value control sterilization	MODE 1: 1 min - 99 min, Addition display system
	Sterilization	MODE 2 and 3: 1min - 250 min, Reamining time is displayed
	Cooling	10 min - 250 min, Reamining time is displayed
Z-value setting		10℃ fixed (Z-vlaue setting with OP, 5℃ - 20℃ Variable)
Pressurizing force		30kPa - 100kPa
Maximum working pressure		0.235MPa
Thermometer		For chamber temperature: Digital display 5℃ - 129℃ For core temperature:Digital display 45℃ - 129℃
Pressure gauge		Analog display, 0MPa - 0.4MPa
Safety devices		Pressure safety valve, Earth leakage and overcurent breaker, Low water cut off device
Alarms and error display		Low water heating, Temperature sensor wire disconnection, Over-temperature, Over-pressure, Lid lock abnomality
Outside dimensions (WxDxH mm)		602 x 679 x 1064
Weight (Approximate)		120 kg
Pressure vessel category		Small sized pressure vessel
Chamber material		Stainless steel (SUS304)
Power supply		AC200V, 50Hz / 60Hz (Single Phase)
Required power facility		5.0kW
Power connection		Ring terminal
Supplied accessories		Adapter for pack (5), Packing for pack (100), Gasket for adapter (5), Stainless steel wire basket (3), Bottom plate (1)