GEA ProFry industrial fryer

GEA has launched its ProFry industrial fryer system, which is suitable for fried foods such as meat, fish, vegetables, poultry and tempura. The system is designed to focus on sensitive areas in the production process using its patented oil circulation and conditioning system. It also includes data transparency and traceability features, collecting process data from several data points in the machine.

The system is designed to give better control of the oil condition and achieve up to 30% better oil flow compared to its predecessor. It automatically collects data from within the machine and establishes the precise oil condition, replacing the need for manual sampling; alerts the operator to any divergence from optimum levels; and allows adjustments to be made, inline, without stopping the machine. The automated, inline oil measurement is GEA-patented.

Using the control system, frying oil can be maintained at a constant level by topping up with new or used oil as required. For some applications, it may be possible to match the volume of top-up oil with that taken up by the product, and so run the machine almost continuously, with minimal need for cleaning.

Other features include: the system is equipped with scrapers and filters to remove sediment from the oil; the hood and kettle have been redesigned not only by making them stronger and more stress-resistant but also better insulated; and there are five models: 5, 6, 7.5, 9 and 11 m long, each available with 650 or 1050 mm-wide belts.