Koppens BRN4500/1000 Thermal Fryer

• Frying various food products such as poultry, fish, and formed products.
• Producing snacks like crisps, nuts, and extruded items.
• Processing coated products, including breaded and battered items.
• Cooking vegetables and plant-based alternatives in a continuous flow.

Equipment Type

Continuous Thermal Oil Fryer

Typical Capacity

For this class of equipment, throughput can range significantly based on product and oil volume, often processing hundreds to thousands of kilograms per hour.

Heating Medium

Thermal oil, commonly heated by gas burners.

Fryer Belt Width

The '1000' in the model name typically indicates a belt width of 1000mm, suitable for medium to high-volume production.

Power Supply

Commonly requires a 3-phase electrical supply for motors and controls, typically 400V, 50Hz, along with a gas supply for the thermal oil heater.

Key Features

Units of this type commonly include power hoists for lid lifting, hold-down belts for product submersion, and integrated sediment removal systems.

Footprint

Continuous fryers are substantial pieces of equipment, requiring significant floor space, typically several metres in length and width.

• What is thermal oil frying?

  Thermal oil frying uses a separate heat exchanger to heat cooking oil indirectly via thermal oil, offering precise temperature control and extended oil life compared to direct heating methods.

• What are the benefits of a continuous fryer?

• How is sediment removed in this type of fryer?

• What maintenance is typically required for a thermal oil fryer?

• Can this fryer handle different product types?

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General overview for this equipment type