Crown (Middleby) DLT-20 Steam Kettles

Crown DLT-20 Direct Steam Tilting Kettle – 20 Gal.

Built to take on stocks, soups, sauces and signature batches, the Crown DLT-20 delivers rock-solid construction, smooth tilting control and ultra-even steam-jacketed heat in a compact 20-gallon footprint.

Key Advantages

• 2/3 steam jacket — faster heat-up with no scorching or hot spots.
• Crank-tilt mechanism with self-locking positive stop lets one operator pour with precision through a full 90° arc.
• Food-grade 316 stainless steel liner resists acidic ingredients for a longer life cycle.
• Rugged #4-finish 304 stainless exterior wipes clean and looks professional out front or back-of-house.
• Tri-leg base with adjustable flanged feet levels quickly and bolts securely to the floor.
• Front console protects gears and houses the easy-reach steam control valve.
• Factory-installed faucet bracket—add a single or double pantry faucet without modification.
• NSF certified and proudly manufactured in North America by Crown, a Middleby company.

Performance Highlights

• Direct steam connection: 5–30 PSI (34–206 kPa) standard; 50 PSI kit available for higher cooking temps.
• Hemispherical kettle bottom maximizes heat transfer and simplifies wash-down.
• Built-in safety relief valve prevents over-pressure in the jacket.
• Separate condensate return keeps your boiler room dry and efficient.

Popular Options & Accessories (sold separately)

• Spring-assist hinged cover (CH-20)
• 2″ or 3″ tangent draw-off valve with perforated strainer (TVT-2 / TVT-3 + TPS)
• Triple basket assembly (TBA-20)
• Etched gallon or litre graduations (GM- / LM-)
• Pour-lip strainer (TKS)
• High-pressure 50 PSI operation kit

Technical Specifications

Need a different size? The Crown DLT series is also available in 30, 40, 60, 80 & 100-gallon capacities—ask us for details.