What is a Formcook Combi Cooker?

A Formcook Combi Cooker is an industrial cooking system designed for continuous processing, combining contact cooking and grilling to achieve consistent cooking and browning on food products.

What types of products can this equipment process?

This equipment is versatile and can process a wide range of products including meat, poultry, fish, and vegetables, suitable for grilling, searing, and full cooking.

Is this unit suitable for high-volume production?

Yes, continuous belt cookers like the Contact Cooker 418 are designed for industrial-scale operations and are well-suited for high-volume production lines.

What are the typical maintenance requirements for such a unit?

Maintenance typically involves regular cleaning of the cooking surfaces and belts, inspection of heating elements, and routine checks of mechanical and electrical components to ensure optimal performance.

How does a Combi Cooker differ from a standard grill?

A Combi Cooker offers both top and bottom contact cooking, often with adjustable gaps, providing more uniform heat transfer and precise control over cooking and browning compared to a single-sided grill.

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OK Corp - Formcook Combi Cooker/Grilling

Name: Formcook Combi Cooker/Grilling
Brand: OK Corp
SKU: formcook-combi-cookergrilling-14c7ab2c
Availability: Discontinued

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Formcook Combi Cooker for cooking and grilling. 400mm wide belt x 4880mm long. Built 2005. Rated at 400kg per hr. Electrically powered and suitable for upto 260c. Cook Time: 30 seconds upto 7 mins 20 sec. 60Kw. Very Good/Excellent condition.

North East Lincolnshire, United Kingdom

5,948 km away

Model Number

Contact Cooker 418

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Applications & Use Cases

Cooking and grilling various meat products such as burgers, sausages, and chicken portions.
Processing fish fillets and seafood products with consistent cooking results.
Browning and cooking vegetable products, including grilled peppers and onions.
Pre-cooking components for ready meals and convenience foods.
Achieving specific surface searing and grill marks on food items.

Typical Specifications

Typical throughput: For this class of equipment, throughput can range significantly based on product and cook time, but units are commonly rated for several hundred kilograms per hour.
Power supply: Electrically powered units of this type typically require a high-power three-phase supply, commonly around 400V, with significant kW ratings.
Operating temperature: Combi cookers are designed for high-temperature cooking, typically operating up to 260°C or higher for effective grilling and searing.
Cook time range: Units commonly offer a wide range of adjustable cook times, from very short searing durations to several minutes for thorough cooking.
Belt width: For this model, a belt width of approximately 400mm is typical, suitable for medium-scale production.
Footprint: Continuous belt cookers require a substantial linear footprint, with belt lengths commonly extending several metres.
Construction material: Typically constructed from food-grade stainless steel for hygiene and durability in demanding processing environments.

Frequently Asked Questions

A Formcook Combi Cooker is an industrial cooking system designed for continuous processing, combining contact cooking and grilling to achieve consistent cooking and browning on food products.

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