{"id":15622,"date":"2025-10-21T07:24:45","date_gmt":"2025-10-21T07:24:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ottevanger.com\/equipment\/hot-start-conditioner\/"},"modified":"2026-02-12T15:11:02","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T15:11:02","slug":"hot-start-conditioner","status":"publish","type":"equipment","link":"https:\/\/www.ottevanger.com\/us\/equipment\/hot-start-conditioner\/","title":{"rendered":"Hot Start Conditioner (HSC)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-07579d57 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-a7dce961 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Hot Start Conditioner TCS: No Bypass, Full Thermal Treatment from Start Up\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Sh7Xiv7KDbU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Technical stability from start-up<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Hot Start Conditioner provides a thermally stable process from the first batch by combining insulated housing, controlled electric heating and precise steam dosing. Bidirectional shaft rotation and adjustable paddles ensure uniform mixing and consistent heat transfer. Accurate temperature control prevents fluctuations at start-up, improves process repeatability and reduces mechanical and thermal stress on downstream equipment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:88px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group section-heading gap-0 is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2c90304e wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"section-subheader wp-block-paragraph\">Performance &amp; Applications<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overview<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group sticky-menu is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"#keybenefits\">Key benefits<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"#executions\">Available Executions<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"#downloads\">Downloads<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"keybenefits\">Key benefits<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Discover the key benefits of the Hot Start Conditioner (HSC)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ensures complete bacterial deactivation (e.g., salmonella) through precise temperature control.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improved absorption of steam and liquids for better pellet quality.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fully insulated design minimizes condensation and heat loss.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Electro-pneumatic outlet flap ensures accurate discharge timing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compact, low-maintenance system with simple cleaning access.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Available in multiple configurations to match line capacity and product type.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"executions\">Available executions<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mixer housing in AISI 304 stainless steel, heavy-duty steel base plate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shaft: solid stainless-steel shaft with adjustable Hardox paddles and AISI 304 holders.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Heating: electric system with adjustable thermostat (30\u2013110\u00b0C) and rock-wool insulation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drive: direct gear motor or timing belt (frequency converter required).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inlets: one 3\u201d steam inlet and two 1\u00bd\u201d liquid inlets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sensors: two PT100 temperature sensors for temperature regulation and outlet control.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Outlet: electro-pneumatically controlled flap for automatic discharge.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sizes and capacities:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>450 \u00d7 1,700 mm \u2013 12 t\/h \u2013 7.5 kW<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>450 \u00d7 2,000 mm \u2013 15 t\/h \u2013 11 kW<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>500 \u00d7 2,500 mm \u2013 20 t\/h \u2013 11 kW<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>500 \u00d7 3,000 mm \u2013 25 t\/h \u2013 15 kW<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>700 \u00d7 3,000 mm \u2013 30 t\/h \u2013 15 kW<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr 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