High Performance Batch Fryers

Homemade and rustic style products are very popular at this moment in the marketplace. To respond to the wishes of the market, Kiremko developed a new generation of high efficiency batch fryers for potato chips.

When you introduce a new fryer the machine should be an improvement on existing designs and include all the latest innovations. Kiremko made an in depth study of existing designs and identified a number of areas which needed improvements. Energy usage, environmental issues, oil content and clean ability were a number of the headlines.

The Kiremko batch fryer contains a number of low volume high efficient gas burner systems, known as Kireheat. Up to 18 individual burner systems are fitted to each fryer, the number is determined by the output capacity. The Kireheat burners are made in series on a robotic production line, so they are easy to source and the scale of production keeps the cost down. The burner systems have been tested by an external body which has determined that they are up to 93% thermally efficient, they are also low CO₂ and low NO_x which means in many countries it is possible that a processor can get governmental financial assistance due to the high efficiency and low environmental impact of these units.

The low volume of oil in the system means that oil turn over time can be shortened, in combination with relatively low skin temperatures in the burner units the oil quality stays higher for longer, giving impressive savings on oil consumption and a constant high quality end product.

The whole fryer is controlled by a PLC system. Each burner unit has its own temperature sensor and each burner is fully modulating. The oil temperature can be controlled accurately and consistently over every square metre of the fryer. An efficient stirring device, accurate oil level control and full control of the burners means that many different cooking cycles or recipes can be made depending on the processors wishes. These recipes can be stored in the PLC to be re-used at a future date.

To keep the oil in optimal condition, oxidation and pollution must be kept to a minimum, a closed hood is fitted to prevent oxidation of the oil by air entering the fryer. An integrated oil filtration system is fitted, oil is continuously drained from the fryer through a filtration system and injected back into the fryer, this not only keeps the oil clean but also the injection system improves heat transfer and increases capacity.

The construction of the fryer is all stainless steel. The smooth lines and absence of dead spots and difficult to clean places make the fryer quick and easy to clean, an optional CIP system can also be offered.

All of these features make that the Kiremko batch fryer offers users excellent performance in a hygienic, cost effective and efficient manner.