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300 kg HONEY DRUM | 7–17 rpm VARIABLE SPEED |
Work crystallised honey inside its drum to soften it and improve the texture before transfer or filling.
The Helimiel Crémel JE174 uses a paddle and refining auger to process a 300 kg drum. Speed is adjustable between 7 and 17 rpm. The action is mechanical, without an integrated heater to melt the entire mass of honey.
01 · TEXTURE
The manufacturer suggests 30 minutes to two hours to soften honey to a paste; refinement can take several days. Assess these stages separately: first check that the honey can move, then assess crystal fineness in a sample. Record temperature and times to repeat the process with similar honeys.
02 · CONTROLLED LOWERING
Secure the drum with the provided strap and start at low speed. The assembly’s weight helps it penetrate the honey; control its descent with the winch, without forcing it down when the motor encounters resistance. The manual explains how to reposition the assembly on reaching the bottom to avoid rubbing. Remove surface impurities before starting, otherwise mixing will distribute them throughout the batch.
03 · REFINING AND SEEDING
For creamed honey, check the initial grain and distribute fine seed when your chosen method uses it. Crémel can work without heating; for very hard honey, the manual suggests conditioning to about 25–30 °C to ease penetration. A heating blanket is a separately purchased external accessory. Record temperature and duration if you use one.
04 · BEFORE YOU BUY
The Crémel works and mixes inside the container; it is neither a pump nor a filling machine. Plan transfer for the final viscosity you want. Check room for the drum, manoeuvring and raising the paddle, as well as the 230 V supply. Honey-contact parts are AISI 304 stainless steel and the frame is painted steel. Unplug before cleaning and protect the electrical components.
| Model | Helimiel Crémel JE174 |
|---|---|
| Working container | Drum holding 300 kg of honey |
| Speed | 7–17 rpm, adjustable |
| Power supply | 230 V |
| Honey-contact parts | AISI 304 stainless steel |
| Frame | Powder-coated steel |
| Vertical movement | Winch; drum secured by strap |
| Integrated heating | None; external heating blanket not included |
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