Crown (Middleby) ELT-40 Steam Kettles
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Description
Crown ELT-40 40-Gallon Electric Tilting Kettle
Self-Generating Steam • 2/3 Jacket • Tri-Leg BaseProduce high-volume soups, sauces, pastas and more with the reliability of steam-jacketed cooking—no external boiler needed. The Crown ELT-40 delivers 40 gallons of even, controllable heat, then pours every ounce out smoothly with its self-locking crank tilt.
Key Features
- 40-gallon (152 L) capacity—yields 250+ 8 oz portions per batch.
- Electric, self-contained steam system operates at 50 psi (closed loop, factory-sealed).
- 2/3-jacket coverage for rapid, uniform heating with zero hot spots.
- 316 SS interior liner resists acid attack from tomato, citrus and wine-based recipes.
- 304 SS exterior with sanitary #4 finish for easy wipe-down and long life.
- Manual crank tilt with self-locking positive stop—pivots a full 90° for complete emptying.
- Tri-leg base with 1 5⁄8″ Ø stainless legs and adjustable flanged feet for secure floor anchoring.
- Integrated control console:
- On/Off power switch & rotary thermostat (165 °F – 285 °F / 74 °C – 140 °C).
- Low-water & temperature pilot lights.
- Vacuum/pressure gauge and 50 psi safety relief valve.
- Automatic low-water shut-off protects heating elements.
- Removable incoloy heating elements simplify service.
- Faucet mounting bracket pre-installed—add optional pantry faucet at any time.
- Certified cCSAus & NSF for commercial kitchens.
Specifications
Model | ELT-40 |
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Capacity | 40 gal / 152 L |
Jacket Coverage | 2/3 of kettle body |
Interior Material | 316 stainless steel |
Exterior Material | 304 stainless steel, #4 finish |
Heat Input (standard) | 18 kW electric, self-generating steam |
Electrical (18 kW, 3-phase) | 208 V/41.6 A • 220 V/39.4 A • 240 V/36.1 A |
Optional Heat Input | 24 kW element (consult factory for amps) |
Operating Pressure | 50 psi (345 kPa) |
Temperature Range | 165 °F – 285 °F (74 °C – 140 °C) |
Tilt Mechanism | Hand crank, self-locking, 90° dump angle |
Overall Dimensions (W × D × H) | 26″ × 38″ × 68.5″ (660 × 965 × 1740 mm) |
Shipping Weight | 352 lb / 160 kg |
Certifications | cCSAus, NSF |
Popular Accessories (sold separately)
- Spring-assist hinged stainless steel cover
- 2″ or 3″ draw-off valve with perforated strainer
- Single or double pantry faucet with 18″ swing spout
- Pour-lip strainer, pan supports & kettle heat shield
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