When production runs cannot stop, food plants need equipment that performs predictably, cleans efficiently, and supports documented food safety programs. Partner with a food processing equipment manufacturer built for demanding process environments and engineered for long-term uptime.
Schutte & Koerting (S&K) designs and manufactures industrial process equipment used across industries, including food processing, with a focus on engineered-to-application solutions and responsive quoting support.
Equipment selection impacts safety, yield, energy use, sanitation time, and audit readiness. A reliable food processing equipment manufacturer supports your operation with:
A strong food safety program depends on risk control, documentation, and sanitary design principles.
S&K equipment selection and project support can align with programs and expectations commonly used in food environments, including:
If a project requires specific sanitary materials, weld finish expectations, documentation, or validation support, include these requirements in the RFQ so the design path aligns with your plant standards.
This page focuses on equipment commonly used in food processing and adjacent operations (vacuum, vapor handling, emissions control, and solids handling). As one of the experienced manufacturers of food processing equipment for demanding process conditions, S&K supports engineered selection, custom configurations, and sizing guidance.
Barometric condensers support vacuum processes by condensing vapors and removing non-condensables, supporting applications such as evaporators and vacuum pans, with proven use in food processing, including edible oil, milk, and sugar refining. Standard options include Multi-Jet, Multi-Jet Spray Type, Multi-Spray, and Counter-Current.
Extraction check valves prevent reverse flow, protecting process equipment and improving system stability in demanding process lines. Custom configurations and application support help ensure valve selection and specifications align with your operating conditions.
Pneumatic conveying eductors move dry solids using motive air, supporting conveying without the moving parts and maintenance burdens associated with some mechanical feed approaches. S&K provides solids handling eductors and targeted RFQ tools for pneumatic conveying applications.
Venturi scrubber systems support gas-liquid contact to remove particulates and/or absorbable gases (application-dependent). S&K provides venturi chamber scrubbers and ejector-venturi scrubber systems, along with sizing references and application data forms to support selection.
A food processing equipment manufacturer must work within your layout, utilities, CIP/SIP requirements, maintenance access, and production schedule.
S&K supports custom and engineered solutions with:
Long-term value comes from equipment that stays serviceable and supported.
Support options include:
To speed selection and pricing from food processing equipment manufacturers, provide:
Selecting the right food processing equipment involves technical, regulatory, and operational considerations. These frequently asked questions address common concerns around compliance expectations, customization, product applications, quoting, and long-term support so you can move forward with confidence and clarity.
A compliance-ready approach supports hazard-focused programs (such as HACCP). It aligns equipment design, fabrication, and documentation with sanitary design expectations and regulatory oversight commonly associated with FDA and USDA/FSIS environments.
Custom and engineered solutions are part of S&K capabilities, including design engineering support and processes intended to ensure product and service requirements are met.
Commonly referenced products for this industry use-case include barometric condensers, extraction check valves (non-return valves), pneumatic conveying eductors, and venturi scrubber systems.
Using S&K’s targeted RFQ forms and providing complete process conditions, materials, utilities, and performance targets helps shorten the back-and-forth and improve accuracy.
S&K provides repair, refurbishment, replacement, and inspection services for applicable products, including valve refurbishment programs and service center options.