Complete Potato Frying, Battering and Drying System

Description

Complete potato frying/battering and drying system.
GEM fryer/batter system and National drying system commissioned in 2008.
GEM fryer/batter system rated up to 15 TPH.
National dryer rated for approximately 4–5 TPH (OEM added additional heating sections to dryer to increase capacity to approximately 11–12 TPH).

- GEM Equipment two-stage continuous fryer/batterer for potatoes, rated for up to 15 tonnes/hour. Stage one measures 5 ft wide x 12 ft long x 5 in cooking depth; stage two measures 5 ft wide x 16 ft long x 5 in cooking depth. Stage one includes Harris Thermal 4-pass, 11,000,000 BTU/hr, hot oil heater, Cornell Model 6RB-F18K centrifugal pump rated for 2,400 GPM, driven by 100 HP motor, and Lakos 8" Model CSX-1450-HL filter. Stage two includes Harris Thermal 4-pass, 10,000,000 BTU/hr, hot oil heater, Cornell Model 6RB-F18K centrifugal pump rated for 2,200 GPM, driven by 100 HP motor, and Lakos 8" CSX-1450L filter. Also includes batter applicator with 5 ft wide x 10½ ft long belt and two air knives. Complete with catwalk and stairs, associated drives, ductwork, controls, etc. Fryer was previously fed by apron/belt dryer. Previously used to process sweet potato fries.

- National Drying Machinery apron dryer, belt measures 8 ft wide x 45 ft long, multistage design. First two passes heat product (2-zone forced air dryer) and final pass serves as equilibration/tempering zone. Dryer is steam heated. All stainless steel construction, including belt, frame, legs and doors. Belt includes 1/8 in diameter perforations. Supplied with dewatering vibratory feed shaker and 8½ ft wide x 20 ft long discharge conveyor with wire mesh belt. Complete with catwalk and stairs, all associated drives, fans, controls, etc. Designed for approximately 4–5 tonnes/hour. Previously used to process sweet potato fries prior to feeding into fryer.

Last used on sweet potato fries.
Only in use for 18 months after commissioning.