Waukesha Cherry-Burrell (WCB), an SPX FLOW brand, celebrates the impact of its Votator scraped surface heat exchanger series on peanut processing in Argentina.
A key market in peanut harvesting and peanut butter production, most Argentinian producers on average increased peanut butter yield by more than 1,000 kilograms per hour after incorporating a Votator II into their plant process lines.
To reach niche producers in south Córdoba, WCB partners with local distributor IFE Servicio Técnico to gain expertise in the region and supply not only heat exchangers, but also pump and valve technologies to peanut processing companies. For its unique cooling properties, the Votator II has become a valuable asset to the industry.
The Three-Phase Peanut Butter Process:
- Cooling: Gently lowering the temperature of the peanut butter to maintain optimal quality.
- Control: Ensuring precise management of temperature and viscosity to achieve desired consistency.
- Thickening: Gradually thickening the peanut butter's viscosity as it cools, ensuring a stable and high-quality product.
Argentina is one of the world's leading exporters of peanuts and is widely recognized for the exceptional quality of its peanuts. The country exports approximately 95% of its peanut products to large markets such as the United States. These products include raw peanuts, roasted peanuts, salted peanuts, blanched peanuts, peanut paste and peanut butter. Demand warranted for peanut butter and related products in foreign markets plays a critical role in bolstering the Argentinian economy.
