Groen D-40 tilting kettle

For cooking large batches in high-volume operations, the Groen D-40 tilting kettle has a 40-gallon capacity that operates with direct steam, which means the unit needs to be piped to a remote steam source, providing it with steam that is controlled by an inlet valve. By adjusting the inlet valve, operators can dictate how much steam comes to the unit and the heat level. This unit is two-third-jacketed, so steam travels two-thirds of the way up the kettle from the bottom, and with steam at this level, it saves power and water compared to full-jacketed units, though it does not heat as evenly.

Because the Groen D-40 direct steam kettle tilts, it efficiently empties cooked product into a separate container. It tilts manually with a hand crank, and while this option is more economical, it is not as smooth or precise as power tilting. As the kettle is tilted and product moves toward the rim, it is directed into a container by a butterfly-shaped pour lip, and the rim is reinforced to prevent denting that could alter the steam pressure. A faucet bracket comes with the unit for mounting separately sold faucet, which can provide a constant supply of hot or cold water.

Product Details

• 40-gal. capacity
• Operates with direct steam, requiring a remote steam source that delivers steam adjusted by an inlet valve
• Steam pressure range: 5-25 PSI
• Two-third jacket means there is steam two-thirds to the top
• Jacket is made of 1 piece of strong 304 stainless steel
• Highly corrosion-resistant 316 stainless steel interior is ideal for tomato-based, acidic product
• Manual tilt with a large hand crank to empty contents
• Tilting mechanism self-locks, holding the position it is stopped in
• Strong, reinforced rim has a butterfly-shaped pour lip to smoothly direct product into the container
• Vertical flange on the outer edge of the pedestal base secures the unit to its mounting surface
• Includes a faucet mounting bracket

Dimensions & Utilities

• 43 in. W x 30 in. D x 381⁄2 in. H
• Direct steam