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R&D Pilot Retort

STOCK’s multi-functional R&D retort systems provide the flexibility to develop and optimize heat transfer and sensory profiles for various container geometries and recipe formulations. These batch pilot retorts support multiple process and agitation modes to meet diverse R&D needs. An on-board linear deflection container sensor automatically generates precise auto-overpressure setpoint ramp and hold steps, eliminating guesswork in pressure profile development.

Our R&D retort is specifically designed for process formulation development and container integrity modeling, utilizing a range of processing techniques including immersion, partial immersion, saturated steam, and steam water spray. These techniques enable seamless process transitions for production sterilization equipment, all managed through our advanced ICON SMS (Sterilization Management System) controls.

R&D Pilot Retort - Batch Pilot Retort for Testing and Development
R&D Pilot Retort - Batch Pilot Retort in Operation
R&D Pilot Retort - Open Batch Pilot Retort for Testing
R&D Pilot Retort - Open Batch Pilot Retort Chamber
R&D Pilot Retort - Closed Batch Pilot Retort System
  • STOCK multifunctional pilot retorts provide the flexibility to develop and optimize heat transfer and sensory profiles for multiple container geometries and recipe formulations utilizing various process and agitation modes
  • Develop seamless process transitions for production sterilization equipment employing our ICON sterilization management system
  • Available on-board linear deflection container sensor automatically generates the perfect auto-overpressure setpoint ramp and hold steps. Completely eliminate the guesswork of pressure profile development
  • New multi-process and agitation modes
  • Standard stainless steel construction
  • Award winning ICON SMS controls

Additional Products

R&D Pilot Continuous Retort

For brands entering continuous sterilization, the Hydrolock multi-mode pilot provides process simulation and optimization, supporting R&D retort, saturated steam retort, and steam air retort systems.