O p t i m a P r o c e s s i n g S y s t e m

The All-in-one Processing SystemMore than simply a mixing vessel – the BCH Optima is the ultimate all-in-one system with more processing options than ever before. Suitable for all your food manufacturing requirements, the Optima provides customers with the freedom to become independently creative with their own unique process and product.

For over a century, BCH has led the way in providing flexible process solutions for the food industry - reliability, customer service and build quality are at the core of the BCH philosophy.

The Optima is the latest addition to the range of BCH process equipment, and continues in our long tradition of offering customers impressive flexibility and innovative engineering solutions, coupled with high quality construction values expected of the BCH brand.

Optima

Welcome to BCH Ltd.Established in 1835, BCH has developed a world-wide reputation as a manufacturer of a large range of high quality process systems for the food and confectionery industries.

We offer a complete ‘in-house’ service for the design, manufacture, installation and commissioning of process systems, incorporating the most up-to-date process and control technology available.

Innovation CentreTo assist our worldwide customers with meeting the many challenges faced in today’s fast changing food industry, our unique Innovation Centre is available for assistance with new product and process development, as well as equipment evaluation before initial investment proceeds.

The Centre houses a wide range of equipment, services and facilities, all of which are supported by in-house personnel with a wealth of knowledge to provide support in process design, food science, engineering and software.

BCH know-how enables all our clients to develop new and exciting products, to test feasibility, then up-scale production – ultimately enabling the end product to reach the wider market place at a much faster pace.

Intelligent TechnologyWhether you’re looking for an all-in-one single step recipe sequence available at the touch of the HMI screen - or a more complex multi-stage recipe to create your ultimate product - the BCH Optima can handle it!

All processes are monitored and controlled using a Siemens PLC at the heart of the controls package. The machine utilises the latest energy efficient drives, control platforms and connectivity options. The BCH Optima helps to future-proof all your production requirements.

Equipped with both tilting and pump-out options, the machine can handle an impressive range of viscosities and consistencies; anything from smooth liquids - to dry cake mixes with inclusions.

A Range of Process Possibilities – at the touch of a screen

Ideal for the manufacture of a countless variety of food products including confectionery, convenience foods and spreads - the list of current and future possibilities is as endless and diverse as our customers’ imagination.

Food SolutionsYour time is our priority. The rapid processing ability of Optima greatly enhances the production of fresh and wholesome foods, helping to preserve the colour and flavour of the original ingredients. This enables the manufacturer to add their own unique touch of originality and excellence to their final product.

A Versatile Machine for Future Food Trends

FlexiCHEF touch screen operator interface

The BCH Optima is a batch process machine which can be relied upon to perform an extensive range of process steps - all brought together in a single machine.

• confectionery

• almond paste

• processed cheese

• meat paste

• convenience foods

• sauces

• dips

• spreads

• ketchup

• mayonnaise

• béchamel

• smoothies

• hummus

• pesto

• fruit fillings

• compotes

• relish

• sweet sauces

• soups

• pâtés

• marinades

Machine Sizing

model working (L) brim (L) diameter (mm) depth (mm) power sizing capacity product dependent

1 75 140 700 500 15kW 40 to 80L

2 125 180 750 500 22kW 75 to 130L

3 175 220 850 560 32kW 140 to 200L

4 250 340 900 600 37kW 200 to 275L

5 400 540 1050 780 45kW 300 to 450L

Process Options• jacket heating

• jacket cooling

• pressure cooking

• pressure discharge

• vacuum cooking

• vacuum frying

• vacuum chill (<5°C)

• vacuum loading

• steam infusion

• concentrating

• cutting

• emulsifying

• blending

• dispersion

• dissolving

• evaporation

• powder wetting

• pasteurisation

• auto-dosing

• water metering

• bowl tipping

• liquid drain valve

• pump discharge

• recipe management

Opti-Cut Versatile Cutting TechnologyThe Opti-Cut function has been designed to accommodate a wide range of applications.

Applications will be matched to either a double or triple knife configuration, with smooth or serrated blade options.

Opti-Cut combines seamlessly with the FlexiCHEF recipe system, allowing variable speed cutting functions (up to 4500rpm), during a single or complex multi-stage process.

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