industrial grade potato chips production line equipment

 

 

       Complete Fresh potato chips making equipment potato chips food processing line

Potato chips are a versatile potato product with new shapes and flavors frequently introduced on the market. Our technology offers flexibility in your production process, both now and in the future.

What machines are needed to form a fully automatic potato chips production line?

Working flow of the french fries production line

Washing and peeling raw material — cutting potato — blanching  — dehydration — frying — deoiling — seasoning

Step 1: Materials feed-in

The hoist is an important machine for dividing automatic or semi-automatic potato chips production line. It is mainly responsible for the transportation of potatoes processed in each step. Its purpose is to replace manual handling so that each machine in the French fries production line is connected. This machine can save labor costs and reduce the workload of workers.

Step 2: Potato cleaning, peeling

A brush type cleaner is needed for cleaning and peeling. Before making potato chips, muddy potatoes need to be washed in a brush cleaner. When the machine is running, you need to put the right amount of water inside the case and then put the potatoes. The potatoes are constantly rubbed against the brush during the tumbling process so that the dirt and skin on the outside of the potatoes can be removed. The brush is made of rigid nylon material, durable and wear-resistant, with high peeling rate of over 95%.

Step 3: Slice potatoes

This machine is very suitable for potato slicing, cutting. It can be used not only to make regular potato chips but also to make wavy potato chips. The switch between the two is very simple, just need to change the cutter. Although the size of this machine is very small, it is very efficient and can produce 300-600 kilograms per hour. The whole machine is made of 304 stainless steel and equipped with safety devices. It is not only beautiful in appearance but also safe and convenient in use.

The French fries cut by the potato slice cutting machine are the same size and have no waste. The thickness of the cut fries can be adjusted, and the adjustment range is between 6-12 mm. If you need a thickness between 12-20 mm, you can contact us for customization. The body of this machine is made of 304 stainless steel, and the cutter material is thickened carbon steel, which can extend the service life of the machine to some extent. Its output can reach 300-600 kg per hour. The machine is designed reasonably, and the feed port is enlarged to facilitate feeding.

Step 4: Blanching

 

The purpose of blanching is to remove the starch from the potatoes and prevent oxidative discoloration during subsequent frying. The blanching machine consists of a heating tube, a built-in net frame, a water outlet, and a machine body. First, you need to put enough hot water in the body of this machine and preheat it. When the water temperature reaches 80-100 degrees Celsius, but the cut potato strips or potato chips into the built-in net frame. Boil after 2-3 minutes. The water after the blanching can be discharged through the water outlet.

Step 5: Dehydration

Potato chips (potato strips) after blanching contain a lot of water. If they are fried without dehydration, it will not only cause splashes of oil and danger but also affect the quality of oil and the taste of potato chips or strips. The centrifugal dehydration de-oiler generates a powerful centrifugal force by flying at a high speed, and the moisture inside the material can be extracted. The dehydration time depends on the situation, usually within 2-4 minutes.

Step 6: Frying

This process requires the use of a fryer. This machine is the same as the blanching machine used in the fourth step. It only needs to change the water inside the case to oil. When the temperature of the temperature measuring gun reaches about 180 degrees, the potato chips can be placed for frying. Generally, the potato chips are fried in 3-5 minutes, and the longer the fried, the crisper the taste. But not too long, otherwise it will produce a burnt taste.

Step 7: Deoiling conveyor

Excessive oil content can affect the taste and is not good for your health. Therefore, it is necessary to separate the excess oil from the fried potato chips. The machine used in this process is the same as the centrifugal dewatering machine used in the fifth step. This machine also uses the centrifugal force generated by high-speed rotation to remove the oil from the potatoes. This step is to get crispy potato chips.

Step 8: Seasoning

This step requires the use of an octagonal seasoning machine. The deoiled potato chips are put into the machine, and seasoning products are continuously put into the machine for flavoring. This machine can discharge automatically. After mixing and seasoning the potato chips fully, pulling the control switch on the left side of the machine, the machine can discharge automatically. It’s very convenient and fast to try.