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An autoclave (1) defines a processing chamber (2) communicating with the exterior through two air-lock chambers (15, 7) arranged at opposite ends of the autoclave (1) and extending perpendicular thereto. A stepping conveyor (40) operates in the processing chamber (2) to transfer the containers (9) o

An autoclave (1) defines a processing chamber (2) communicating with the exterior through two air-lock chambers (15, 7) arranged at opposite ends of the autoclave (1) and extending perpendicular thereto. A stepping conveyor (40) operates in the processing chamber (2) to transfer the containers (9) of food to be processed from the inlet end (3) to the outlet end (4) of the chamber itself.

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An autoclave for continuously heat-processing food in open containers comprising: an autoclave body (1) defining a processing chamber (2) for processing the food within said body (1); said processing chamber (2) including a food inlet region (3), a food heat-processing region and a processed food ou

An autoclave for continuously heat-processing food in open containers comprising: an autoclave body (1) defining a processing chamber (2) for processing the food within said body (1); said processing chamber (2) including a food inlet region (3), a food heat-processing region and a processed food outlet region (4); an aperture (17, 53) formed in each of said inlet region (3) and said outlet region (4); first and second air-lock chambers (15, 7) arranged externally of said autoclave body (1) and communicating through said apertures (17, 53) with said inlet region (3) and said outlet region (4) respectively; said apertures (17, 53) being fitted with valve closure members (26, 52); a conveyor (40) inside the processing chamber (2) for transferring the open containers of food from said inlet region (3) through said heat-processing region to said outlet region (4) whereby the food in the open containers is processed; a first transfer device (P1) in communication with said first air-lock chamber (15) for introducing the open containers of food into the first air lock chamber (15); a second transfer device (P2) in said processing chamber (2) for transferring the open containers of food from said first air-lock chamber (15) to said inlet region (3); a third transfer device (P3) in said processing chamber (2) for transferring the open containers of processed food from said outlet region (4) to said second air-lock chamber (7); and a fourth transfer device (P4) in communication with said second air-lock chamber (7) for withdrawing the open containers of processed food from the second air-lock chamber (7).