Vulcan K40GLT Tilting Kettle Gas
The Vulcan KGLT Series Gas Floor Mounted Tilting 2/3 Jacketed Kettles deliver high-volume batch cooking with fast, controlled product transfer for K-12 cafeterias, healthcare foodservice, correctional kitchens, catering commissaries, and full-service restaurants that produce soups, stews, sauces, chili, oatmeal, and other volume-driven menu items. The KGLT Series pairs the throughput of a self-contained gas steam kettle with the labor-saving convenience of a 95° forward-tilting mechanism that empties the kettle completely into hotel pans, bain-maries, or transport carts without ladling.
Each kettle is powered by a 100,000 BTU/hr high-efficiency Power Burner Heating System delivering 64% to 68% efficiency — substantially reducing utility costs compared to conventional gas kettles — and Vulcan's SPAN Gas Technology makes the burner field-adjustable to propane gas and altitude without factory retrofitting. The steam jacket is permanently filled with treated distilled water and rated at 50 PSI for rapid, even heat distribution around the full 2/3 jacket surface, while the type 316 stainless steel kettle liner and type 304 stainless steel exterior stand up to acidic sauces and years of daily commercial service. An ellipsoidal bottom, embossed gallon and liter markings inside the kettle, and a heavy bar rim round out the food-safety and durability features.
A stainless steel splash-proof enclosure houses water-resistant controls including a power switch, power "on" indicator light, solid state temperature control with graduated warm / simmer / boil settings, vacuum/pressure gauge, pressure relief valve, low water indicator light, and low water shut-off — giving operators full visibility into kettle status while protecting electronics from daily washdown cleaning. A self-locking tilt mechanism holds the kettle in position during discharge, and a faucet bracket comes standard for pantry faucet mounting. Tubular stainless steel legs with a removable section and flanged feet provide stable placement and simplify service access.
The KGLT Series is UL certified to ANSI Z83.11 / CSA 1.8, certified to NSF Standard #4, and meets ASME code. Every unit runs on standard 110-120V/50-60Hz/5A electrical service through a 6' cord and three-prong grounding plug, and connects to gas through a 3/4" NPT supply line. Optional 2" and 3" bolt-on tangent draw-off valves with perforated strainers add fast product-discharge capability, and an optional security facility package (tamper-proof fasteners with tack welds and a lockable control cover) plus a stainless steel draw-off valve protector with chain is available for correctional foodservice environments. Backed by a one-year limited parts and labor warranty with an optional second-year extension.
Key Features
- Gas self-contained floor-mounted 2/3 jacketed tilting steam kettle
- 100,000 BTU/hr high-efficiency Power Burner Heating System delivers 64%–68% efficiency — substantially reducing utility costs compared to conventional gas kettles
- SPAN Gas Technology enables field adjustment to propane gas and altitude without factory retrofitting
- Kettle tilts forward 95° for complete emptying without ladling — dramatically reduces production labor and speeds product transfer to hotel pans or transport carts
- Self-locking tilt mechanism holds the kettle securely in position during discharge for operator safety
- Steam jacket permanently filled with treated distilled water and rated at 50 PSI (3.4 kg/cm²) for rapid, even heat distribution around the full 2/3 jacket surface
- Ellipsoidal bottom kettle liner formed and fully welded from Type 316 stainless steel with Type 304 stainless steel exterior for superior corrosion resistance and long service life
- Heavy bar rim: 3/8" x 1"
- Embossed gallon and liter markings inside the kettle for at-a-glance batch measurement
- Stainless steel splash-proof enclosure protects water-resistant controls from daily washdown cleaning
- Solid state temperature control with graduated warm, simmer, and boil settings for precise cooking control
- Full safety control package includes power switch, power "on" indicator light, vacuum/pressure gauge, pressure relief valve, low-water indicator light, and low-water shut-off
- Combination gas valve with internal regulator and flame failure protection built in
- Faucet bracket included standard for pantry faucet installation
- Tubular stainless steel legs with a removable section and flanged feet for stable placement and simplified service access
- Elevation from sea level to 8,999 feet standard
- Electrical: 110-120V/50-60Hz/5A with a 6' cord and three-prong grounding plug (do not connect to a GFCI outlet)
- Gas connection: 3/4" NPT supply line
- UL certified to ANSI Z83.11 / CSA 1.8, certified to NSF Standard #4, and meets ASME code
- Optional 2" bolt-on compression, 2" bolt-on plug, or 3" bolt-on compression tangent draw-off valve with perforated strainer for fast product discharge
- Optional security facility package with tamper-proof fasteners, tack welds, and a lockable control cover — designed for correctional foodservice environments
- Optional stainless steel draw-off valve protector with chain adds an extra layer of security for correctional installations
- One-year limited parts and labor warranty standard, with an optional second-year extension
- Compatible accessories include a spring-assist hinged stainless steel cover with condensate ring, pouring lip strainer, clean-up kit (draw-off brush, clean-up brush, 40" paddle scraper), 48" stainless steel whip, non-perforated strainer, and lead-free pantry faucet or washdown hose options
California Residents click here for Proposition 65 warning
