French fry production line

Optimize your French fry production with a seamless line that ensures precise cutting, consistent texture, and efficient frying, reducing waste and improving final product quality for various potato snacks.

Processes Potatoes into Various French Fry Styles

The French fry line from Tummers Food Processing Solutions efficiently transforms potatoes into a variety of fry styles, tailored to meet specific production needs. This turnkey system incorporates advanced equipment, including steam peelers, hydro-cutting systems, and multi-zone fryers, to ensure precision at every stage of processing. Applications range from creating straight and crinkle cut fries to more specialized products like coated and individually quick frozen (IQF) fries. With a focus on sustainability, the line reduces raw material and energy consumption and integrates seamlessly into existing operations via continuous, high-speed processing capabilities.

The system’s modular design allows for significant customization, supporting capacities to align with diverse operational scales. Equipped with PLC controls and remote monitoring, it offers enhanced automation for optimized production flow. Corrosion-resistant materials ensure longevity and compliance with hygiene standards. Additionally, Tummers provides comprehensive engineering support for system customization, as well as thorough employee training for smooth operation and maintenance. This line is ideal for food manufacturers aiming to improve production efficiency and product consistency while maintaining an environmentally responsible footprint.

Benefits

  • Enhances product consistency with precise moisture and oil control.
  • Increases production efficiency with continuous high-speed operation.
  • Reduces environmental impact through optimized energy and raw material consumption.
  • Offers scalability and customization for diverse production requirements.
  • Minimizes operational costs with durable materials and reduced maintenance needs.

General


Applications
Potato products,Food processing,French fries,Snacks
End products
Crinkle cut french fries,Battered fries,Potato wedges,Iqf (individually quick frozen) french fries,Straight cut french fries,Coated fries,Curly fries
Steps before
Sorting,Pre-grading,Destoning,Washing,Steam Peeling,De-skinning,Inspecting,Cutting,Blanching
Steps after
Defatting,Freezing,Packing
Input ingredients
potatoes,oil,batter,peel waste
Output ingredients
French fries,golden French fries,coated fries,curly fries,straight fries,packaged French fries
Market info
Tummers is known for its expertise in manufacturing industrial engineered-to-order equipment, particularly for the potato processing industry, including peeling, cutting, and frying systems. They are reputed for innovation, quality, and customized solutions in food processing technology.

Technical Specifications


Automation
PLC-controlled
Moisture Content Control
Even distribution
Sizing Accuracy
Desired length
Cutting System
Hydro or mechanical cutting
Blanching System
Multiple screw blanchers
Temperature Control
Multi-zone frying
Freezing System
IQF-Tunnel
Energy Consumption
Low
Water Consumption
Low
Waste Reduction
High
Sustainability
Innovative design

Operating Characteristics


Working Mechanism
Hydro-Cutting / Mechanical Cutting
Integrated Steps
Preparation,Peeling,Cutting,Blanching,Drying,Frying,Freezing,Packing
Batch vs. Inline Flow
Inline Continuous
Automation Level
Automated with PLC-controlled Systems
Energy Efficiency
Optimized for Low Consumption
Moisture Control
Equilibration Belt for Even Moisture Content
Oil Flow Control
Controlled via Multizone Frying Design
Changeover Time
Minimized through Integrated Systems

Material Compatibility


Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm

Product type Characteristics


Product shape
Straight / Curly

Physical Characteristics


Footprint
Customizable per line
Process Stages
Preparation,Steam Peeling,Cutting,Blanching,Drying,Frying,Freezing,Packing
Material Flow
Linear,continuous
Belt System
Screw blanchers,Multi-zone frying belts
Installation Type
Turnkey delivery

Custom Options


Control panel type
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) / HMI
Customization of line design
Multizone frying / Optional drying