Nuts Fryer
BMA / Florigo have built up many references and over more than 40 years of experience in the nuts industry. With the knowledge that the healthy benefits of regular nut consumption are becoming widely recognised, BMA / Florigo improved their present range of nuts fryers. Besides the regular nuts, also a variety of other nuts like walnuts, cashew nuts and dough coated nuts can be deep fried with this system.
Description of the system
The complete line consists of the following basic units:
- Fryer with a hopper and infeed system
- Ambient air cooler
- Glazing and salting section
- Optional: the heating system
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The fryer
The fryer is a “split apart” type. For cleaning and inspection the hood with the product conveyor can be raised while the kettle is lowered. In the open position the heat exchanger remains in a fixed position between the hood and kettle. Therefore all components are fully accessible for cleaning, inspection and maintenance.
Energy transfer into the frying oil is by means of a heat exchanger which is mounted inside the fryer kettle. This indirect heating method, either by thermal oil or electricity, allows excellent temperature control and an even distribution of energy over the total frying surface.
The fryer can also be used to produce “coated” nuts. In that case, additional components are required to separate and transport the product in the first section, and to submerge the “floating” product in the second section of the fryer.
To ensure frying oil quality during production, the fryer is standard equipped with bottom scraper belt to remove the debris from the bottom of the kettle.
Oil filtration can be installed optionally by means of paper filter system which filters the frying oil during production and emptying of the system. For easy cleaning of the fryers, an internal optional cleaning system can be installed.
The ambient air cooler
In the cooling tunnel ambient air passes in a counter-flow direction through the bed of product. This gives an excellent cooling result without temperature shock. The side panels can be removed from the frame for easy access for cleaning, inspection and maintenance. For easy cleaning of the cooling tunnel, an internal optional cleaning system can be installed.
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The glazing and salting section
This section is integrated into the standard cooling tunnel with a glazing/salting belt mounted in the main frame, alternatively it can be a completely separate removable unit. A choice of equipment is available for the application of glazing oil and salt.
The heating system
A specially constructed and compact thermal oil heater normally forms part of the supply. The heating system is equipped with a specially designed temperature control system for excellent heat distribution in the fryer.
Standard scope of supply — Nuts fryer
- Dosing hopper
- Fryer with internal thermal oil heat exchanger
- Bottom scraper belt
- Siemens PLC controls
- Cabling
Optional
- Dough coated execution
- Oil filtration
- CIP system
- Oil night storage tank
- Thermal oil heating system
- Fire fighting system
Standard scope of supply — Ambient cooler
- Ambient cooling belt with fans
- Glazing unit
- Salt dosing system
- Siemens PLC controls
- Cabling
Optional
- CIP system
- Ambient air conditioner
- Product belt cleaning device
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The BMA Technology
- Frying with indirect heating of frying oil: to reduce fire risks, to result in better temperature control and even distribution of energy, to eliminate “hot spots” and to improve the life of frying oil.
- Cooling tunnel based on Counter Flow ambient air: resulting in excellent cooling without temperature shock, variable belt speed for retention time control.
- Excellent accessibility to fryer and to cooling tunnel: good process control, easy access during operation, quick cleaning of fryer and cooling tunnel.
Advanced process control
With the ergonomic designed User Interface the operator can read and write the process settings, alarm listing, machine overview, graphics for the main process parameters and use standard functionalities necessary for production, cleaning and maintenance. Product-specific parameters for the different products can be stored in the recipe settings.
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The BMA Advanced Process Control system is provided with:
1. A touch screen HMI with ergonomic user interface, including:
- Machine overview
- Manual, automatic and cleaning modus
- Different authorisation levels
- Standard 20 recipe structures for product depending settings
- Diagnostic screen
- Alarm listing
- Trending (so as temperature, control valves)
2. Modem for 24 hours TeleService
3. A complete control cabinet, including:
- PLC
- Frequency controllers
- Soft starters for motors > 7,5kW
- Electrical components
- Optional: wire coding
4. Complete coded cabling
5. Stainless steel cable trough
TeleService
Remote diagnosis of malfunctions as well as support in process optimization. The connection between the related plant and BMA is realized via telecommunications. In addition to the engineering solution, TeleService also includes administrative tasks for both the customer and BMA (scope of supply, response time, etc).
Features and advantages
- Proven reliable design
- Complete production line ready for immediate operation
- Pre-assembled and tested prior to shipment
- Continuous production controlled by one operator
- Equipment predominantly constructed in stainless steel
- Easy to operate via touch-panel
- Low maintenance costs
- Sturdy execution suitable for 24/7 operation
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Click on the link to download the leaflet about the Nuts Fryer.