Taco shell frying system

Elevate your taco shell production with a system that ensures consistent shape, vibrant color, and perfect crispiness, maximizing throughput while minimizing energy costs through precise temperature control and efficient gas-fired burners.

Forms and Fries High-Volume Taco Shells

The Taco-Form® Frying System from Heat and Control is a fully automated solution engineered for high-volume production of crispy taco shells and related corn-based products. Utilizing a patented concave/convex continuous motion taco shell mold, it ensures consistent shaping and frying, optimizing production efficiency. Ideal for food manufacturers, it supports high throughput and precise temperature control through an efficient gas-fired burner system, reducing operating costs. Capable of producing up to 2,000 dozen taco shells per hour, the system integrates seamlessly with your production line, featuring a pre-wired control panel and automatic fryer loading. Constructed from rugged stainless steel, it offers durability and easy maintenance, while meeting the needs of snack producers and taco manufacturing companies.

Benefits

  • Enhances production efficiency by forming up to 2,000 dozen taco shells per hour.
  • Reduces operational costs with an energy-efficient gas-fired burner system.
  • Improves product consistency through precise temperature control, ensuring uniform color and moisture.
  • Minimizes labor requirements with fully automatic loading and frying processes.
  • Provides durability and ease of maintenance with rugged stainless steel construction.

General


Applications
Corn products,Fried products,Tostada shells,Snacks,Baked products,Taco shells,Tortilla products
End products
Tostadas,Crispy taco shells,Tortilla chips,Fried taco shells,Corn tortillas
Steps before
Corn Cooking,Soaking,Corn Grinding / Masa Preparation,Conditioning
Steps after
Inspection,Product Cooling,Seasoning,Packaging
Input ingredients
corn products,masa
Output ingredients
taco shells
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.

Technical Specifications


Automation
Fully automatic
Capacity
2,000 dozen taco shells per hour
Material
All stainless steel
Temperature Control
Precise
Energy system
Gas-fired burner
Loading system
Automatic fryer loading

Operating Characteristics


Automation level
Fully automatic
Batch vs. continuous operation
Continuous
Cleaning method
Manual
Energy efficiency
Gas-fired burner system
Integrated steps
Continuous motion taco shell mold forming
Temperature control
Precise

Material Compatibility


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

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
Compact
Construction material
All stainless steel
Control panel type
Pre-wired
Discharge method
Automatic fryer loading system
Mold forming process
Patented concave/convex continuous motion

Custom Options


Control panel type
Pre-wired control panel