Production Retorts

Allpax manufactures a complete line of retorts which includes spray retorts, saturated steam retorts, steam-air retorts and water immersion retorts. All of our equipment and control software is designed by engineers and specialists in the field of thermal processing of low-acid foods in cans, pouches, jars and bowls. Allpax production retorts are designed for even temperature distribution and are available with various types of agitation to deliver optimal come-up times.

1300 Shaka Retort
1300 Shaka Retort from Allpax

The new Allpax 1300 Shaka retort is the latest in the Allpax line of agitating retorts. It allows for a full-size basket of product to be run utilizing the revolutionary Shaka Process which yields a super-premium product with drastically shorter processing times.

Spray Retorts
Spray Retorts from Allpax

Allpax Spray Retorts utilize a high-volume pump with an array of spray nozzles strategically located to create even temperature distribution. Pressure cooling in the spray retort is accomplished by using a water showering system.

Steam-Air Retorts
Steam-Air Retorts from Allpax

The Allpax Steam-Air Retorts utilize a forced-convection / fan-driven circulating steam process with overriding air pressure to preserve container integrity.

Water Immersion Retorts
Water Immersion Retorts from Allpax

The Allpax line of Water Immersion retorts are available in both static and rotational designs. Allpax rotational retorts include a heavy-duty insert designed for optimum temperature distribution as well as externally mounted extreme duty trunion rollers.

Steam Retorts
Steam Retorts from Allpax

Allpax Saturated Steam Retorts are severe-duty sterilization machines primarily used to process rigid containers such as cans. The Allpax Saturated Steam retort is capable of both immersion and spray cooling with overriding pressure control.