Crown (Middleby) DLT-20F Steam Kettles

Crown DLT-20F 20-Gallon Direct-Steam Tilting Kettle

Boost batch consistency, cut cooking times, and streamline clean-up with Crown’s NSF-listed DLT-20F. This 20-gallon, full-jacketed kettle connects directly to your steam supply (5–30 PSI) to deliver fast, even heat for sauces, soups, custards, pasta, and more—without the scorching risk of stock pots.

Key advantages

• 20 gal (76 L) capacity with hemisphere bottom for superior heat circulation.
• Heavy-duty 316 stainless steel interior liner—ideal for high-acid recipes.
• All-welded 304 stainless steel exterior (#4 finish) resists dings and corrosion.
• Full steam jacket surrounds the entire kettle for faster, more even cooking.
• Crank-handle tilt mechanism turns smoothly and self-locks at any angle up to 90° for complete emptying.
• Stainless steel tubular legs with 4-hole adjustable flanged feet secure the unit to the floor.
• Factory-installed faucet bracket simplifies water connection upgrades.
• NSF certified and built for continuous commercial duty.

Popular accessories (sold separately)

• 2" or 3" tangent draw-off valve with perforated strainer
• Spring-assist hinged cover
• Graduated gallon or litre etching
• Triple basket assembly for pasta or blanching
• Single or double pantry faucets with swing spout
• Kettle heat shield, pour-lip strainer & more

Specifications

Need a larger batch size? 30, 40 & 60 gal versions are also available.