The size of the retort is measured at the outside, including the lid, with a dimension of 1320x7004mm and a height of 240mm. The size of the retort at the inside, including the lid, is measured at 1200/5400mm without the lids on the two sides.
It is made of rolled steel plates, rounded with a diameter of 1200mm. The retort is welded, with a thickness of 16mm. The neck of the retort is cut for a groove to twist and lock the lid. The rounded lid has a size of 1630mm and is curved in shape. It is used as a sterilizer under temperature and pressure to kill food bacteria in cans or containers.”