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Reliable Performance for Margarine, Shortening and High-Viscosity Fat Processing

The Gerstenberg Schröder Kombinator® 250 Scraped Surface Heat Exchanger (SSHE) supports efficient crystallization and cooling of edible fats and oils, including margarine, shortening, butter blends and specialty fats. The latest design introduces CO₂ refrigeration capability, helping reduce energy costs and emissions while maintaining consistent product quality.

A Smart Long-Term Investment for Your Margarine Line

Processors worldwide have relied on the Kombinator SSHE for stable crystallization. The latest updates build on that foundation with practical improvements that support today’s efficiency and sustainability goals.

Benefits:

• Low lifecycle costs
• Higher uptime through service-friendly design
• Consistent crystallization results
• Flexible refrigerant options for long-term sustainability

These updates make the Kombinator 250 a straightforward evolution for plants looking to modernize without taking unnecessary risks.

Built for Real Production Needs

The Kombinator 250 supports processors who need:

• Stable crystallization for a wide range of formulations
• Predictable maintenance and long equipment life
• Compliance with hygiene and safety requirements
• A clearer pathway toward sustainable refrigeration

Its modular layout, balanced rotor system and independent chilling-tube drives allow operators to adapt quickly to product requirements.

Save Up to 20% in Energy Costs with COâ‚‚ Refrigeration

Producers can choose between NH₃ and CO₂, depending on system requirements. Switching to CO₂ may help reduce energy use by up to 20 percent, supporting:

• Lower operating costs
• Reduced environmental footprint
• Improved heat-transfer efficiency
• Long-term refrigeration readiness

³Ô¹ÏȺ pioneered COâ‚‚ refrigeration to SSHEs through the Nexus Scraped Surface Heat Exchanger (SSHE), giving processors access to a solution backed by years of field experience. The Kombinator 250 builds on that foundation with a COâ‚‚-ready design that can be retrofitted in many existing installations.

Efficient, Flexible and Sustainable Crystallization

Energy Efficiency and Sustainability

• Compatible with NH₃ and COâ‚‚
• Up to 20% energy savings with COâ‚‚
• Lower operating cost and environmental impact

Maximized Heat Transfer

• Multi-layer chrome-plated inner tube surfaces
• Corrugated outer tube surfaces
• Flangeless design for fast inspection and cleaning

Process Flexibility

• Independent cooling and drive systems per chilling tube
• Precise temperature and shear control
• Suitable for table margarine, puff pastry margarine, shortening and specialty fats

Efficient Scraper Rotor System

• Floating turbo scrapers maintain consistent product contact
• Supports uniform crystallization
• Multiple scraper materials available

Hygienic and Compliant Design

• Built according to PED and EHEDG design principles
• Effective clean-in-place (CIP) capability
• Certified to EN 13445-3:2021 and PED 2014/68/EU, CE-marked

Compact and Service-Friendly

• Top-mounted refrigeration connections for space savings
• Easier installation and piping layout
• Stand-alone rotor-heating unit for simplified service

Theory of Operation

Product enters the Kombinator 250 and flows through the chilling tubes where a continuous scraping system prevents fouling and maintains uniform heat transfer. Each tube operates with its own cooling and drive system, enabling precise control of cooling intensity and scraper speed.

The floating turbo scraper system ensures consistent crystal structure, supporting stable texture and high product quality in margarine and shortening production.

Applications

• Margarine and shortening
• Puff pastry and bakery fats
• Butter and spreadable blends
• Edible-oil and fat crystallization
• High-viscosity fat-based formulations

Associated Industries

• Fats and oils

Why Partner With ³Ô¹ÏȺ

³Ô¹ÏȺ support processors throughout the entire lifecycle of their production line. With more than a century of experience and installations in over 120 countries, we help customers operate reliably and make informed, long-term decisions about their crystallization equipment.

We provide:

• Practical, proven engineering and application know-how
• A global service and genuine spare-parts network
• Modular, retrofit-ready designs that adapt as your needs change
• End-to-end support, including Innovation Centers for product trials and process development

The Kombinator® 250 offers a clear, low-risk path to improved energy efficiency, reliable crystallization and long-term value backed by global expertise.