Upper Pressure Conveyor for Industrial Continuous Fryers
The Upper Pressure Conveyor for Fryer (top hold-down belt module) is an essential attachment engineered to keep lightweight and buoyant food products fully submerged in hot oil during continuous processing. By applying gentle, uniform top pressure, this module prevents floating items from drifting and guarantees perfectly even frying on all sides.
This pressure conveyor is intended for the Continuous deep fryer – basic.
Key Features & Operational Advantages of upper pressure conveyor for industrial continuous fryers
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Complete Product Submergence
Forces light and high-air-content food items beneath the oil line to eliminate uneven cooking and raw spots.
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High-Grade Stainless Steel Construction
Built entirely from food-grade AISI 304 stainless steel for maximum durability, heat resistance, and strict hygienic compliance.
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Adjustable Belt Clearance
Easily adjust the height gap between the main belt and the upper pressure belt to match various product thicknesses.
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Fine-Mesh Belt Design
Prevents delicate or small floating snacks from getting trapped or damaged during transport through the oil bath.
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Seamless Modular Integration
Designed to easily mount onto standard continuous conveyor fryers as an optional add-on or upgraded top module.
TECHNICAL FEATURES OF UPPER PRESSURE CONVEYOR FOR FRYER
Product Handling & Performance
- Adjustable Clearance: Accommodates maximum product height up to 50 mm.
- Gentle Transport: Minimizes product damage, deformation, and loss during processing.
- Variable Belt Speed: Precise speed adjustment enables frying times from a few seconds up to 50 minutes.
- High-Temperature Operation: Capable of withstanding processing temperatures up to 200°C.
Construction & Hygiene
- Durable Fine-Mesh Belt: Manufactured from heavy-duty, food-grade stainless steel for continuous operation.
- Quick Assembly & Disassembly: Engineered for easy maintenance, fast cleaning, and minimal downtime.
Monitoring & Operational Convenience
- Visual Temperature Control: Equipped with a built-in immersion thermometer for real-time oil monitoring.
- Pre-Laying Entrance Zone: Dedicated extra workspace at the loading area for convenient product preparation prior to immersion.
Designed for frying foods with high water content, which tend to float on the oil’s surface during frying. To ensure even and thorough frying, these products must be fully immersed in the oil. The product is securely positioned between the upper and lower conveyors, remaining stationary and submerged in oil for the set frying duration. Once the process is complete, the product is unloaded from the fryer. The synchronized drive system ensures both conveyors operate at the same speed, preventing any potential damage to the product.
Operating principle
Certain foods with high water content tend to float when deep-fried and require forced immersion beneath the oil’s surface to achieve consistent, high-quality frying.
The product is placed on the lower conveyor of the deep fryer and, before entering the frying zone, is pressed down by the upper conveyor belt. This ensures the product is fully submerged in the oil and securely held in place as it moves through the working zone at a controlled speed.
While traveling the entire length of the frying area, the product remains completely immersed in oil, ensuring even frying. The frying time is adjustable, ranging from just a few seconds to up to 50 minutes.
The maximum product height supported is up to 50 mm.
Other additional modules that expand the capabilities of the fryer
- Conveyor with paddles for frying french fries, various types of vegetable chips, crisps and other snacks
- Working table for deep fryer made of stainless food steel
- 75 liter oil reservoir* Reservoir can only be ordered with the worktable as part of it
- Automatic hot oil circulation** with filtration suitable for product pre-treatment at the fryer inlet – hot oil waterfall to fry product, close product pores and reduce product sticking
* Volume of oil +- 5 liters.
**For version with work table and oil reservoir
Basic characteristics of the fryer itself:
- Working Area Length: 1 100 mm (43.3 inches)
- Working Area Width: 400 mm (15.7 inches)
- Oil volume: 60 l (15.85 gallons)
- Material: Stainless steel
- Principle of operation: Continuous mode
- Country of origin: Slovakia
- Total power: 12 kW
- Heating: Electricity
- Voltage: 380 – 400 V
