Floor Mounted Kettle Appraisal

Groen Floor-Mounted Steam Jacketed Kettle with Dual Agitators

This is a heavy-duty industrial steam-jacketed kettle manufactured by Groen. The unit is constructed from high-grade 304 or 316 stainless steel, featuring a deep hemispherical cylindrical body designed for large-batch food processing. It is equipped with a dual agitation system mounted on a bridge over the top lid, consisting of a vertical drive motor and a secondary green-cased motor, likely for scraping and high-speed mixing respectively. A front-mounted control housing includes a circular pressure gauge and an integrated site glass. It features a large diameter product discharge valve at the bottom right and is connected to external plumbing via a red-handled valve. The lid is a heavy-duty reinforced hinged design, currently shown with protective insulating pads resting on top. The unit exhibits standard industrial wear including surface scratches, minor water spotting/mineral buildup, and some light oxidation on external hardware, but appears structurally sound and well-maintained. Manufacturing stamps on the side panel indicate technical specifications like ASME certification and model numbers. It originates from the late 20th to early 21st century and represents high-end commercial kitchen craftsmanship.