Hash brown production line for formed potato products

Optimize potato processing with this advanced production line, transforming raw potatoes into uniform, high-quality formed products like hash browns and croquettes, while minimizing waste and enhancing efficiency across multiple processing stages from pre-cleaning to frying.

Processes Potatoes into Diverse Forms and Products

The Hash Brown Line from Kiremko offers a fully integrated solution for transforming raw potatoes into a wide range of products such as hash browns, fries, and snacks. Featuring a combination of cyclone destoners, drum washers, and steam peelers, this line ensures optimal pre-cleaning and peeling. Cutting edge technologies like the QuadraFlow cutting systems and optical peel analyzers ensure precision in sizing and peeling, while the Nex-Gem+ forming machine allows rapid configuration changes for product variety.

Processing capabilities reach up to 70 tons per hour, supported by a robust PLC-controlled system for seamless integration and operation. This line is designed for efficiency with reduced water and energy consumption, employing heat recovery systems and eco-friendly oil filters that cut oil use by 30%. Constructed with high-grade stainless steel, the equipment guarantees durability and corrosion resistance, meeting stringent food safety standards. Easy maintenance is facilitated by features like CIP (Clean-In-Place) systems, ensuring hygiene and minimizing downtime. Kiremko also offers customization options and comprehensive engineering support to tailor the production line to your specific processing needs.

Benefits

  • Enhances yield and reduces waste with precise cutting and forming.
  • Lowers operational costs by using up to 30% less oil and energy.
  • Ensures high production throughput of up to 70 tons per hour.
  • Provides versatility with quick-change forming tools for diverse products.
  • Maintains hygiene and reduces cleaning time with integrated CIP systems.

General


Applications
Hash browns,Formed potato products,Pellet snacks,Croquettes,Potato flakes,Potato mash,Potato chips,Rösti rounds,French fries
End products
Steamed potatoes,Diced potatoes,Shredded potato snacks,Instant potato mash,Potato croquettes,Sliced potato chips,Dried potato flakes
Steps before
Pre-cleaning,Peeling,Cutting and Sizing,Blanching,Drying
Steps after
Packing
Input ingredients
mashed potatoes,shredded potatoes,raw potatoes,remaining potato pieces
Output ingredients
hash browns,croquettes,slices,rösti rounds,small waffles,formed potato products
Market info
Kiremko is known for manufacturing industrial equipment for the potato processing industry, specializing in engineered-to-order solutions, with a strong reputation for innovation, quality, and reliability in turnkey processing lines and individual machines.

Technical Specifications


Capacity
Up to 70 tons per hour
Pump Material
Stainless steel
Plate Steel Thickness
5 mm
Polyurethane Layer
Wear-resistant
Direction Speed
10–14 meters per second
Peeling Accuracy
Within millimeters
Forming Tool Change Time
Within 30 minutes
Oil Content Reduction
30% less
Footprint Reduction
15% smaller
Energy Conservation
Low energy consumption
Automation
Manual / Automatic
Frying Technology
Accurate steam discharge and transit times

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
Pre-cleaning,Peeling,Cutting,Blanching,Drying,Forming,Frying
Integrated steps
Peeling,Sizing,Drying,Frying
CIP/SIP
Manual/Cleanable
Batch vs. continuous operation
Continuous
Automation level
Manual / PLC
Cleaning method
CIP / Manual
Changeover time
30 minutes
Energy efficiency
Sustainable oil and energy use

Material Compatibility


Abrasion resistance
Wear-resistant polyurethane layer
Biological compatibility
Food-grade stainless steel
Cleanability
Easy maintenance and cleaning
Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
Stainless steel components
Density/particle size
Not specified

Physical Characteristics


Discharge method
Pump / Screw / Ferris wheel
Tank shape and size
N/A
Machine footprint
Compact

Custom Options


Control Panel Type
PLC control
Integration Possibilities
Compatible with SCADA systems
Forming Tool Inserts
Quick Change Inserts
Product Weight Adjustment
Adjustable on-the-fly
Residue Removal
Easy cleanup in 30 minutes
Rotary Former
Multiple form possibilities