Crown (Middleby) DLT-40F Steam Kettles

DLT-40F 40 Gallon Direct-Steam Tilting Kettle

Built for high-volume commercial kitchens, Crown’s DLT-40F delivers lightning-fast heat-up, gentle uniform cooking and effortless product handling in a rock-solid, all-stainless package.

Key advantages

• 40 gal (152 L) capacity – ideal for stocks, soups, sauces & braises
• Full jacket surrounds the entire kettle bowl for 100 % steam contact and exceptional heat distribution
• Operates on direct steam from 5–30 PSI (standard), reaching up to 274 °F (135 °C) for rapid batch times
• Hand-wheel crank tilts a full 90° for complete emptying; self-locking mechanism guarantees positive stop at any angle
• 316 stainless steel interior liner resists salt & acid corrosion, extending kettle life
• All-welded 304 stainless exterior with #4 sanitary finish cleans up fast and looks professional
• Hemispherical bottom promotes natural stirring action and even heat flow
• Rugged stainless tubular legs with 4-hole, adjustable, flanged feet—bolt down solidly to any floor
• Factory-mounted safety relief valve and steam control valve included
• NSF certified; intended for commercial use

Popular options (sold separately)

• Spring-assist hinged cover (CH-)
• 2″ or 3″ tangent draw-off valve with perforated strainer (TVT-2 / TVT-3 + TPS-)
• Etched gallon or litre markings (GM- / LM-)
• Triple basket assembly (TBA-)
• Steam control assembly (STA-2)
• Kettle heat shield (KHS-)

Specifications

Need a higher cooking temperature? A 50 PSI high-pressure version is available on request. Contact us for lead times, optional accessories and financing programs.