Now Available with CO₂ Refrigeration.
The Gerstenberg Schröder Kombinator® 250 is a trusted SSHE for margarine and shortening production. Now, in addition to NH₃, it offers optional CO₂ refrigeration to help reduce energy costs, improve environmental performance and support long-term processing strategies.
Reliable. Proven. Now Better Than Ever.
Margarine and shortening producers need equipment that delivers predictable performance, consistent quality and long-term value. The upgraded Kombinator 250 supports these goals with a design focused on stability, serviceability and sustainability.
Originally one of the first SSHEs used globally for continuous fat crystallization, the Kombinator SSHE has been refined for modern expectations. The current generation offers:
- Lower lifecycle and maintenance costs
- Energy-efficient CO₂ refrigeration (NH₃ also supported)
- Modular, future-ready configuration
- Improved uptime through easier service access
A Long-Term Investment For Your Margarine Line
Upgrade your production line with the Kombinator 250 to combine proven crystallization performance with next-generation energy efficiency.
Why Producers Choose Kombinator
Producers rely on the Kombinator because it delivers the essentials needed for daily operation:
- Reliable performance in margarine and shortening lines
- Stable crystallization and consistent product quality
- Low unplanned downtime
- Global service and fast local support
The Kombinator is valued for its combination of durability, consistency and long service life.
The Kombinator 250 combines decades of Gerstenberg Schröder engineering expertise and integrates design principles that prepare your plant for tomorrow:
- Modular construction for evolving capacity needs
- Flexible refrigeration options with NH₃ and CO₂
- Designed in line with hygiene and environmental standards
- Scalable performance as demands grow
This allows producers to protect their investment while maintaining operational reliability.
The Kombinator 250 introduces natural refrigerant CO₂ into a proven SSHE platform. CO₂ offers:
- Up to 20% lower energy consumption
- Reduced emissions
- Future-ready refrigerant compliance
- No change in the proven Kombinator crystallization process
CO₂ compatibility is supported by practical experience:
Gerstenberg Schröder pioneered CO₂ refrigeration through the Nexus SSHE, establishing a field-tested foundation for this upgrade.
