Fried snack extruder for potato rings

Efficiently produce a variety of fried snacks, from potato rings to ethnic noodles, with precise extrusion and cutting technology that ensures consistency and high-speed output.

Processes Dough into Consistent Fried Snack Shapes

The Fried Snack Extruder from Reading Pretzel, part of Reading Bakery Systems, is designed for snack food manufacturers and bakery businesses looking for a reliable solution in producing varied fried snack items. This extruder stands out due to its flexibility in processing applications such as potato rings and ethnic noodles with precision cut using a high-speed bandcutter capable of up to 275 cuts per minute. The equipment manages up to 3,000 pounds of dough per hour, ensuring high throughput for continuous production.

The extruder integrates seamlessly into production lines thanks to its advanced automation, featuring a touchscreen control interface for easy regulation of dough flow and cutting speeds. Its jacketed extrusion housings enable precise temperature control, enhancing product consistency and quality. Reading Bakery Systems’ SafeShield Program ensures operator safety with automatic controls and simple, tool-free disassembly, supporting easy sanitation. Designed for durability and efficiency, the Fried Snack Extruder offers custom die and compression heads for quick product changeovers and is adaptable for multiple food industry needs. Additionally, its construction permits effortless cleaning without production downtime, promoting operational efficiency and compliance with food safety standards.

Benefits

  • Increases production efficiency by processing up to 3,000 pounds of dough per hour.
  • Enhances product quality with precise temperature control and consistent extrusion.
  • Streamlines operations with a user-friendly touchscreen interface for real-time control.
  • Promotes food safety and reduces sanitation time with tool-free disassembly.
  • Provides flexibility for diverse snack production through quick die and compression head exchanges.

General


Applications
Cookies,Biscuits,Fried snacks,Snacks,Potato sticks,Pet food,Potato rings,Crackers,Granola,Ethnic noodles
End products
Granola clusters,Chocolate chip cookies,Shortbread biscuits,Fried onion rings,Tortilla chips,Rice crackers,Saltine crackers,Potato chips,Cheese puffs,Pet kibble
Steps before
Mixing,Dough Handling,Dough Forming
Steps after
Frying,Cooling,Packing
Input ingredients
potato dough,dough for potato rings,dough for potato sticks,dough for ethnic noodles
Output ingredients
fried potato rings,fried potato sticks,fried ethnic noodles
Market info
Reading Bakery Systems is renowned for its expertise in designing and manufacturing innovative industrial bakery equipment, particularly for snack food production, combining advanced technology and industry knowledge to enhance productivity and quality.

Technical Specifications


Automation
Touchscreen control interface
Bandcutter speed
Up to 275 cpm
Cycle mode speed
Up to 50 cpm
Extrusion unit size
13" (330 mm) or 15" (380 mm) per unit
Extrusion units
1 to 6 units
Processing capacity
Up to 3,000 pounds (1500 kilograms) per hour
Temperature control
Jacketed extrusion housings

Operating Characteristics


Working Mechanism
Low Pressure Extrusion
Automation Level
Touchscreen Controlled
Batch vs. Continuous Operation
Continuous
Integrated Steps
Extrusion to Frying
Changeover Time
Quick Die,Compression Head Exchange
Temperature Control
Jacketed Extrusion Housings
Cleaning Method
Easy,Tool-Free Disassembly
Energy Efficiency
Monitored via Touchscreen Interface
Safety Features
Automatic Controls,Electrically Interlocked Guards

Material Compatibility


Abrasion resistance
High
Cleanability
Easy and quick sanitation
Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
Withstands production environments
Biological compatibility
Safe for food production

Product type Characteristics


Product type
Fried snacks,potato rings,potato sticks,ethnic noodles

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
Varies based on number of extrusion units
Extrusion units
1 to 6 units
Unit size
13" (330 mm) or 15" (380 mm) per unit
Discharge method
Belted conveyor or oil “free float” conveying section
Jacketed extrusion housings
For temperature control

Custom Options


Control panel type
Touchscreen control interface
Die and compression heads
Quickly exchangeable during product changeovers
Extrusion units
Available in 1 to 6 units at 13" (330 mm) or 15" (380 mm) per unit