13/10/2026
A real showcase of bespoke engineering.
This project is a great example of Able Engineering’s ability to take on complex, one off manufacturing challenges and turn them into reliable, working equipment.
The photographs show a protein extraction machine, developed with our customer by reverse engineering a similar system operating at one of their international sites.
Designed to run 24/7 at temperatures above 300°C, the machine incorporates a hollow helical screw mixer through its centre, which is also filled with thermal oil to maximise the available heating area.
Adding to the engineering challenge, the impellers reverse direction every 7–9 seconds, subjecting the vessel and its components to significant cyclic loading.
Every element of the system had to be carefully considered to account for thermal expansion, continuous operation and the interaction of multiple moving parts at extremely high temperatures.
It’s a highly complex piece of machinery, and one we’re incredibly proud to have helped design and manufacture.
At Able, we don’t just build from a standard catalogue. If your project needs a genuinely bespoke engineering solution, we have the experience and capability to help bring it to life.
