GEA Koppens - 3000 / 600 Fryer

Applications & Use Cases

• Used for continuous frying of various food products in large-scale production.
• Suitable for processing battered and breaded items such as poultry, fish, and vegetables.
• Often found in facilities producing convenience foods, snacks, and ready meals.
• Applicable for products requiring consistent cooking temperatures and dwell times.

Typical Specifications

Typical throughput

For this class of equipment, throughput can range from several hundred kilograms to over a tonne per hour, depending on product and oil recovery rates.

Frying length

Units of this type commonly feature frying lengths from 2000mm to 6000mm, allowing for varied product dwell times.

Belt width

Commonly found belt widths for continuous fryers are between 400mm and 1000mm, influencing product lane capacity.

Power supply

Typically requires a 3-phase industrial electrical supply, often 400V, with significant power draw for heating elements or gas burners.

Heating method

Units in this category are commonly heated electrically or via gas burners, with thermal oil systems also being an option.

Oil filtration

Many continuous fryers incorporate integrated or external oil filtration systems for maintaining oil quality and extending its lifespan.

Construction material

Typically constructed from food-grade stainless steel for hygiene and durability in demanding processing environments.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What maintenance is typically required for a continuous fryer?

  Regular maintenance includes cleaning the fryer, checking heating elements or gas burners, inspecting conveyor belts, and servicing oil filtration systems. Oil quality monitoring is also crucial.

• How is oil temperature controlled in these units?

• What safety features are common on industrial fryers?

• Can this type of fryer handle different product types?

• What are the typical space requirements for a continuous fryer?