Batch roaster for nut processing
Achieve precise roasting and flavor development with batch roasters that offer customizable capacity and seamless integration, ensuring optimal results for various nut, seed, and snack products.
Roasts and Cools Nuts and Snacks Efficiently
The M322 and M333 Batch Roasters from AC Horn Manufacturing are designed to deliver consistent roasting and cooling for snack food and nut processors. These roasters feature a precision roasting process with uniform heat penetration, providing optimal flavor and texture development in nuts, seeds, and grains. Capable of handling up to 1,800 lbs/hr, they offer manual and fully automatic operations adaptable to various production needs. The integrated cooling system ensures seamless downstream processing, making them ideal for producing high-quality peanut butter, coated nuts, or grain-based snacks. Engineered for efficiency, these roasters are constructed from durable materials, ensuring long-term performance and low maintenance requirements. Whether you’re a small batch operation or a large-scale producer, the M322 and M333 provide reliable, scalable solutions to enhance your production line.
Benefits
- Enhances product quality with precise and uniform roasting.
- Increases production efficiency by processing up to 1,800 lbs/hr.
- Minimizes energy usage through optimized heat transfer.
- Reduces labor costs with options for fully automatic operation.
- Integrates easily into existing production lines for seamless processing.
- Applications
- Grains,Japanese peanuts,Coated nuts,Snacks,Roasted nuts,Pellets,Nut butter,Nuts,Seeds,Popcorn
- End products
- Almond snacks,Nut clusters,Granola bars,Corn-based snack pellets,Nut butter spreads,Seed blend snacks,Sunflower seed snacks,Pistachio snacks,Pumpkin seed snacks,Peanut butter,Japanese-style peanuts,Coated almonds,Flavor-coated nut mixes,Popcorn popcorn balls
- Steps before
- Sorting,Cleaning,Shelling
- Steps after
- Cooling,Packing,Seasoning
- Input ingredients
- raw peanuts,almonds,pistachios,Japanese peanuts,sesame seeds,pumpkin seeds,sunflower seeds,grains,shelled nuts,unshelled nuts
- Output ingredients
- roasted peanuts,roasted almonds,roasted pistachios,roasted Japanese peanuts,roasted sesame seeds,roasted pumpkin seeds,roasted sunflower seeds,roasted grains
- Market info
- AC Horn Manufacturing is renowned for its expertise in manufacturing industrial equipment for food processing, particularly in nut processing, popping equipment, and material handling systems, known for high-quality engineering and reliable performance in demanding industrial applications.
- Capacity
- 1,000 lbs/hr (455 kg/hr)
- Capacity
- 1,800 lbs/hr (820 kg/hr)
- Batch processing time
- 20-25 minutes
- Batch vs. continuous
- Batch
- Automation
- Manual / Fully automatic
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Batch
- Automation level
- Manual / Fully automatic
- Cooling integration
- Belted cooler integration
- Roasting uniformity
- Uniform color penetration
- Heat transfer efficiency
- Fast
- Fuel usage
- Minimal
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- Machine footprint
- N/A
- Feed method
- Manual / Automatic
- Discharge method
- N/A
- Capacity
- 1,000 lbs/hr or 2,000 lbs/hr
- Batch size
- 20-25 minutes per batch
- Integration with cooler
- Belted cooler available
- Integration with Cooler
- Belted Cooler