What kind of products can be cooked on a Formcook Contact Cooker?

These cookers are primarily designed for flat products such as bacon, burgers, chicken fillets, and various plant-based alternatives, ensuring even cooking and searing.

Is this equipment suitable for small-batch production?

While adaptable, continuous contact cookers are generally optimised for continuous, high-volume production rather than small batches due to their design and energy consumption.

What maintenance is typically required for a continuous belt cooker?

Regular maintenance typically involves cleaning of belts and cooking surfaces, inspection of heating elements, and checking the tension and condition of the conveyor belts.

Can the cooking parameters be adjusted?

Yes, units of this type commonly feature adjustable parameters such as belt speed (controlling cook time) and temperature settings to suit different products and cooking requirements.

What are the typical installation requirements?

Installation typically requires a suitable industrial power supply, adequate ventilation for steam and fumes, and sufficient floor space for the unit and access for operation and maintenance.

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OK Corp - Formcook Contact Cooker – SOLD

Name: Formcook Contact Cooker – SOLD
Brand: OK Corp
SKU: 0532E
Availability: Discontinued

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Continuous Belt Cooker. Electric Heating, 30kw. 435mm belt width, 2.2m belt length, 1.5m chamber length. 30 sec – 4 min cook time. Up to 275c. Last used on Bacon. Removed in good working order.

North East Lincolnshire, United Kingdom

5,948 km away

Model Number

CC4090

Stock Number

0532E

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Applications & Use Cases

Used for high-volume cooking of flat products such as bacon, burgers, and poultry.
Suitable for searing, browning, and cooking various meat and plant-based products.
Often integrated into larger processing lines for continuous production.
Applicable in food manufacturing facilities requiring consistent product quality and throughput.

Typical Specifications

Typical throughput: Throughput for this class of equipment can vary significantly based on product and cook time, but continuous belt cookers are designed for high volume.
Power supply: Units of this type commonly require a 3-phase electrical supply, with power ratings typically ranging from 30 kW upwards depending on size and heating method.
Heating method: Contact cookers commonly utilise electric heating elements to heat the cooking belts.
Temperature range: Operating temperatures for continuous contact cookers typically range up to 275°C, allowing for effective cooking and searing.
Belt width: For this class of equipment, belt widths commonly range from 400mm to over 1000mm, influencing product capacity.
Cook time: Typical cook times can range from under 30 seconds to several minutes, adjustable for different products and desired doneness.
Footprint: Continuous belt cookers require a significant linear footprint, with chamber lengths often exceeding 1.5 metres, plus additional space for infeed and outfeed.

Frequently Asked Questions

These cookers are primarily designed for flat products such as bacon, burgers, chicken fillets, and various plant-based alternatives, ensuring even cooking and searing.

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