Fully Automatic Potato Chips Line

In a fully automatic potato chips line, a metering hopper is a part used to accurately measure and dispense a predetermined amount of raw potato slices or strips into the production process. The part is typically located at the beginning of the line after the potatoes have been washed, peeled, and sliced. The metering hopper is designed to ensure

that the correct amount of potatoes are fed into the line consistently. This is important for maintaining the quality and consistency of the final product. Overfeeding or underfeeding potatoes

can lead to variations in chip size, shape, and texture, which can affect the overall quality of the chips. SS Metering Hopper will enable control feeding of Potato into Raw potato conveyor with the rate of 5000 Kg/Hr.

The raw potato feed conveyor in potato chips production line is designed to ensure that the potato slices or strips are transported smoothly and evenly through the production process. It typically consists of a series of belts or rollers that move the potatoes along the conveyor at a controlled rate of speed.

To prevent the potatoes from sticking or clumping together during transport, the conveyor may be designed with specialized features such as adjustable side guides, vibratory feeders, or air knives.

Feed Conveyor receives potatoes from the Metering Hopper and feeds them to the Grader at a uniform rate for the proper output. It consists of Hopper and a Modular plastic conveyor belt.

The Grader separates the potatoes smaller than average size, which reduces the small slices during slicing process. These small slices convert into unwanted fried products which deteriorate the oil quality

In a potato chips production line, a grader is a device used to sort potato chips based on their size, thickness, and shape. The grader typically follows the slicing and frying stages of the production process.

This part of potato chips machine works by using a combination of sensors and cameras to analyze each chip as it passes through the grading machine. The chips are typically fed onto a conveyor belt, where they are scanned and analyzed using specialized software and algorithms.

Based on the size, thickness, and shape of each chip, the grader categorizes the chips into different grades or categories. These grades may be based on factors such as chip size, thickness, and surface defects.

De-Stoner cum Potato Washer removes mud, small stones and dust particles from the potatoes to make peeling & slicing safer and good in fully automatic potato chips line. Potatoes are received in a turbulent water bath and conveyed through vertical screws into the Peeler.  

To ensure that the de-stoner is working effectively, it may be equipped with sensors and cameras to monitor the quality and consistency of the potatoes. This information can be used to adjust the production process and optimize the performance of the de-stoner.

Overall, the de-stoner is an important component of any potato chips production line, helping to ensure that the final product is free from foreign materials and of high quality. By removing stones, rocks, and other contaminants from the potatoes before they are processed, the de-stoner can help to ensure that the final product is safe and meets customer expectations.

This has a left and right-hand roller combination. It is having Rotary Gate which help us to control peeling percentage. 

A potato peeler with a sine wave design is a specialized type of potato peeler used in potato chips production lines. It works by using a combination of water and mechanical action to remove the outer skin or peel of the potatoes.

This type of potato peeler typically consists of a rotating drum with a textured surface that is designed to create a gentle wave-like motion as it rotates. The potatoes are loaded into the drum through an opening in the top and are tumbled and agitated as the drum rotates.

The Inspection Conveyor is a set of SS Rollers. It gently tumbles potatoes to carry out inspection and defect removal (Manually). The potatoes are transferred to the hopper of Single Potato Feed Conveyor.

An inspection conveyor with roller type design is a specialized type of conveyor used in potato chips making line to inspect and sort the chips based on their quality, size, and shape. The inspection conveyor typically follows the frying and seasoning stages of the production process.

The fully automatic potato chips line’s inspection conveyor with roller type design typically consists of a series of rollers that move the chips along the conveyor belt. The rollers are designed to rotate at a controlled speed, allowing the chips to be inspected and sorted as they move along the conveyor.

The Single Potato Feed Conveyer with hopper receives potatoes from the Inspection Conveyor and takes it to the slicer at the uniform rate for the appropriate output. 

A single potato conveyor with water hopper is a specialized type of conveyor used in potato chips machine to transport potatoes from the storage area to the washing and peeling stages of the production process.

The single potato conveyor typically consists of a series of rollers or belts that move the potatoes along the conveyor at a controlled speed. The conveyor is typically equipped with sensors or detectors to ensure that the potatoes are properly spaced and oriented as they move along the conveyor.

Lanning Conveyor is a type of conveyor system commonly used in potato chips production lines. The conveyor system is responsible for transporting potatoes from one area of the production line to another, and it is essential for ensuring that the production process runs smoothly and efficiently.

In a potato chips making line, the Lanning Conveyor is typically used to transport potatoes from the initial washing and peeling stage to the slicing stage, where the potatoes are sliced into thin, uniform pieces. The conveyor may also be used to transport the sliced potatoes to the frying stage, where they are cooked in hot oil.

When the potato comes into the slicer it is pushed to the walls of the slicer because of centrifugal force. A potato is trapped between two impellers which are rotating. The shape in the slices is made because of the knife. The thickness of the slices is decided according to the total solids of the lot.

A slicer is an important piece of equipment in a fully automatic potato chips line. It is used to slice the potatoes into thin, uniform pieces that are then fried to make potato chips.

Potato slicers come in various types, including manual and automatic models. Manual slicers are operated by hand, while automatic slicers are powered by electricity or compressed air.

In a potato chips production line, the slicer typically follows the washing and peeling stage, where the potatoes are cleaned and peeled. The potatoes are then fed into the slicer, which cuts them into thin slices of a consistent thickness. The thickness of the slices can be adjusted based on the desired final product.

Starch and particles from just-washed potato slices before frying. Less surface moisture in the product requires less energy to fry.

A washing station is an essential component of a potato chips machine. Its primary function is to clean and prepare the potatoes for further processing.

In a typical washing station, the potatoes are first loaded onto a conveyor belt and passed through a series of water sprays, brushes, and rollers. The water sprays help to remove any dirt or debris from the surface of the potatoes, while the brushes and rollers help to scrub and polish the potatoes.

After the initial washing, the potatoes may be passed through a second or third stage of washing to ensure that they are thoroughly cleaned. In some cases, the washing station may also include a peeling mechanism that removes the potato skins.

A de-watering conveyor with a water hopper is an important component of a potato chips making line. Its primary function is to remove excess water from the potato slices before they are fried.

Once the sliced pieces are cut by the slicer, they will be flowing through flume water flow naturally and further come to the de-watering conveyor integrated with the spraying nozzle. After washing water will come to the tank coupled with a filtration system. This filtered water will be recirculated by a pump to the washing station. Excess water in the tank overflows and will go to the starch recovery plant which can be further recirculated to peeler.

Slices will be passed through hot water at 75-degree C subject to higher sugar levels, in case of low sugar level room temperature water can be used.

In a potato chips production line, the blancher typically follows the washing and slicing stages. The potato slices are loaded into the blancher and partially cooked for a few minutes in hot water or steam. This device may be equipped with various features such as adjustable temperature and cooking time controls, automatic slice feeders, and sensors that detect and remove any defective or overcooked slices.

After blanching, the potato slices are typically drained and cooled before being fried. The blancher is designed to be efficient and easy to clean, with surfaces that are resistant to corrosion and contamination.

To Remove surface moisture content air knife will give a pressure of 20 mill bar from upward and it will get sucked from downwards by air sweep. Approx. 8% to 9% surface moisture will remain after this process. 

A conveyor with air knife and air sweep is an important component of a fully automatic potato chips line. Its primary function is to remove excess oil and debris from the chips after frying.

The Potato chips fryer is well designed to have low oil holding capacity to achieve an Optimum oil turnover ratio.

Complete frying system compromising of frying section with paddles, submerge conveyor, off-take conveyor, hood, filter, storage tank & heat exchanger.

Oil continuously flows in the system with help of a pump to maintain the optimal oil level in the system.

Speed of the conveyor belts can be controlled from the panel to have required frying time. Similarly, flow of the oil in fryer can be controlled from the valves. 

The Fryer is equipped with multiple Oil Inlets and Outlets to maintain the precise temperature along the fryer and remove fines, maintaining the oil quality throughout the fryer.

The complete system is designed in way to have easy cleaning because the hood both the conveyor along with the paddles can be lifted with help of motorized mechanical system with low maintenance. 

The continuous oil filtration is carried out by the Belt type filter with blower. The filtered partials are collected in tray for easy removal.

A storage tank is also connected through the pipe line which has capacity to store entire oil in the system. 

The frying system includes specially designed Thermic heat exchanger or Gas/Diesel Oil Heater. 

The Conveyor is between the fryer and Inspection Shaker. It helps the chips to slightly cool down.  After frying, the potato chips in potato chips making line they are typically hot and contain residual oil, which can cause them to become soggy if they are not cooled quickly. The cooling conveyor is used to cool the potato chips by passing them through a series of ambient air vents or a cooling tunnel. The ambient air vents or cooling tunnel are designed to reduce the temperature of the chips to a suitable level for packaging.

It is typically designed to be efficient and easy to clean, with surfaces that are resistant to corrosion and contamination. It may also be equipped with various features such as adjustable speed controls, automatic chip feeders, and sensors that detect and remove any defective or overcooked chips in potato chips machine.

It is fitted with specially engineered vibrators, for accurate & sound free vibration. It also sieves the small particles and separate the chips before flavoring. 

The inspection shaker typically follows the cooling conveyor in thefully automatic potato chips line. The potato chips are loaded onto the shaker, which is designed to vibrate and sort the chips based on their size, shape, and color. The shaker may also be equipped with various sensors and cameras to detect defects such as broken or discolored chips.

The Flavor Applicator stores the seasoning and discharge it to the vibrator through the rotating Screw in potato chips machine. This is designed to avoid lumps formation. The Vibrator forms a Scarf of seasonings for optimal coverage. The ratio of seasoning and chips is controlled by controlling the speed of the rotating screw. The Vibrator comes with multi-dimensional adjustable tray for precise positioning of seasoning drop as per the product requirement.

The Zig-Zag Flavor Drum in potato chips production line, rotates with the chips and seasonings. It ensures uniform flavor application covering both the side of the chips. The inside of the Drum is mirror finish, which avoids wastage of seasoning and helps in easy cleaning. 

Vermin proof control box houses, temperature controller, & VFD’s. Certified material of construct for panel housing and branded parts. The unit in potato chips making line to be mounted near the fryer with suitable stand.

Supply Voltage: 415 V, 50 Hz.  4 wire