READYGo™ Chopper/Blender

The JBT Marel READYGo™ Chopper/Blender combines a frozen drum processing system on a single skid. It shaves and chops frozen product into a pumpable slurry containing small frozen particles. A hot-water jacket helps the product flow, while the discharge pump transfers it to the next processing step. 

The system includes a full-size Chopper/Blender, drum dumper, steam-heated hot-water set, discharge pump, electrical control panel and clean-in-place components. Integrated safety features control access to the drum dumping area. 

Process frozen juice concentrates, single-strength and not-from-concentrate (NFC) fruit juices, pulp, fruit and vegetable purées, beverage bases, and broth or bone broth. We can help evaluate your product, required capacity, available utilities and layout to determine how READYGo fits your production line.

• Throughput: Up to 24 drums per hour. These capacities are based on frozen product prepared with enough thawing around the edges to release the block from its drum and liner. Actual throughput depends on product characteristics, preparation, feeding and downstream capacity. A greater proportion of thawed product may increase throughput.
• Chopper/Blender tank capacity: 300 US gallons (1,135 liters) 
• Chopper/Blender drive: 5 hp, three-phase motor 
• Construction: Stainless steel product-contact parts; conical tank bottom 
• Discharge: Included positive-displacement product pump 
• Heating: Included steam-heated hot-water set and water-jacket piping 
• Instrumentation: Included level and temperature sensors 
• Cleaning: Included CIP lid and internal cleaning sprays 
• Controls: Included electrical control panel and integrated safety interlocks 
• Site connections include electrical power, steam, water, instrument air, cleaning solution and product piping. Confirm utility requirements and operating clearances during the layout review.

Drum staging conveyor

An optional roller-bed conveyor stages drums ahead of the dumper. A forklift places drums on the conveyor, and operators roll them into loading position.

Downstream heat exchanger

For processes requiring fully liquid product, a downstream heat exchanger adds heat after chopping. Selection depends on the product, capacity and required outlet temperature.

Keep drum handling, chopping and product transfer working together with planned maintenance, spare parts and technical support for your READYGo system. Regular inspections and timely replacement of worn components help reduce unplanned downtime and maintain a dependable supply to your next processing step. 

Ask about a ProCare service agreement tailored to your equipment, production schedule and maintenance resources.