Corn washer for tortilla production
Ensure the precise control of lime content and the removal of corn hulls with this efficient washing solution, optimizing the base for your tortilla chip and corn product lines while maintaining the unique texture and flavor integrity essential for high-quality products.
Washes and Separates Corn for Masa Production
The Corn Washer from Heat and Control is designed for industrial food processing, specializing in the efficient washing and separation of corn for masa and tortilla chip production. It operates with a continuous, high-speed process, ensuring consistent removal of hulls while controlling lime content and rinsing. This equipment integrates seamlessly with upstream corn cooking systems and downstream frying and conditioning systems. The washer features a perforated drum in a sloped tank, utilizing a helix mechanism that advances the corn while managing water levels with fresh water sprays for optimal rinsing. Constructed with stainless steel for enhanced durability and cleanliness, the Corn Washer allows easy access for maintenance with large drum enclosure doors and includes safety features like shielded drive components. Adaptable to your production line, it supports configurable options to match specific process requirements.
Benefits
- Ensures consistent corn processing quality, improving final product integrity.
- Reduces maintenance time and costs with easy-access design and shielded components.
- Enhances operational efficiency by integrating seamlessly with existing production lines.
- Lowers water usage through adjustable rinsing mechanisms, optimizing resource consumption.
- Supports food safety with durable stainless steel construction, facilitating sanitation.
- Applications
- Tostadas,Formed shells,Corn products,Tortillas,Tortilla chips,Corn chips,Taco shells
- End products
- Taco shell tortillas,Tostada bases,Corn tortillas,Corn chip crisps,Masa harina,Corn masa,Tortilla chip base
- Steps before
- Corn Cooking,Simmering,Soaking
- Steps after
- Lime Control,Hull Removal,Corn Separation,Draining
- Input ingredients
- simulated corn,soaked corn,simmered corn
- Output ingredients
- washed corn,hulls,soak water
- Market info
- Heat and Control is known for its expertise in manufacturing food processing and packaging equipment, providing innovative solutions and high-quality systems for industries like snacks, prepared foods, and pharmaceuticals, with a strong reputation for reliability and technical support.
- Motor Speed
- Fixed speed
- Drive Type
- Chain-driven
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Cleaning Access
- Large access doors
- Drum Size Control
- Adjustable water level
- Lime Content Control
- Water sprays
- Maintenance Features
- Grease fittings and chain tensioner
- Safety Features
- Drive components shielded
- Drum Movement
- Heavy-duty wheels
- Automation level
- PLC-controlled
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Batch
- Controlled washing
- Adjustable water level and fresh water sprays
- Cleaning method
- Large access doors for manual cleaning
- Energy efficiency
- Minimal maintenance through chain tensioner
- Changeover time
- Quick access for maintenance and cleaning
- Corrosion resistance
- Stainless steel
- Cleanability
- Easy access for sanitation
- Food-safe materials
- Yes
- High temperature tolerance
- Suitable for corn cooking processes
- Lime resistance
- Yes,for corn processing
- Tank shape
- Sloped
- Drum size
- Full-length
- Feed/discharge method
- Submerged end feed
- Construction material
- Stainless steel
- Access doors
- Large,full-length
- Drive method
- Chain-driven
- Wheel type
- Heavy-duty with grease fittings
- Drum size
- Available in a variety of sizes
- Control panel type
- Chain-driven by a fixed speed motor
- Integration possibilities
- Water separators,drain conveyors
- Adjustable water level
- Yes
- Safety features
- Drive components are shielded for safety
- Material type
- Stainless steel construction
- Cleaning method
- Large access doors for easy sanitation
- Maintenance features
- Chain tensioner to minimize maintenance