Batch Type Potato Chips Machine
1. Potato Peeler (Batch Type)
- Capacity: 15–20
kg per batch (approx. 5 minutes per cycle).
- Motor: 1 HP.
- Features:
Abrasive silicon carbide inner coating for smooth peeling with water inlet
for continuous cleaning.
2. Potato Slicer (High Speed)
- Capacity: 200–300
kg/hr (to stay ahead of the fryer).
- Blades:
Interchangeable for Plain, Ruffled (Wave), and Lachha (Sticks).
- Motor: 1 HP.
3. Hydro Dryer (Centrifugal De-Watering)2
- Purpose: Removes
surface moisture after slicing.
- If slices are wet, they will stick
together and soak up excess oil in the fryer.
- Batch Capacity:
15–20 kg.
- Motor: 1.5 HP
(High RPM).
4. Batch Fryer (Circular with Tilting)
·
Size: 36x60x12-inch Rectangular or
48-inch diameter.
·
Heating: Diesel or Gas (LPG) Induction Wooden fired or Wood Pellet
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Oil Capacity: 150–190 Liters.
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Features: Built-in temperature sensor and mechanical tilting to unload
all chips at once into the cooling tray.
5. Coating Pan (Flavoring Drum)
- Type: Rotating SS
drum with internal baffles for even spice distribution.
- Capacity: 50
kg/hr.
- Motor: 1 HP gear
motor.
6. 2-Head Linear Weigher Packing Machine
- Speed: 15–25
pouches per minute.
- Features:
Nitrogen flushing (mandatory for potato chips), PLC touch screen, and
date/batch coder.
Total Set Summary (50 kg/hr Finished Product)
|
Component |
Specification |
|
Total Power Load |
~10 HP to 15 HP |
|
Required Space |
800 – 1,200 sq. ft. |
|
Daily Raw Material |
,2000 kg (for 10-hr shift) |
|
Total Plant Cost |
Semi-Automatic Set |
Critical "Ready Material" Math:
- Potato Input: 200
kg/hr
- Water Waste
(Peeling/Starch): ~15%
- Moisture Loss
(Frying): ~60%
- Oil Absorption:
30–35% (The weight added by oil balances some moisture loss)
- Final Output: ~50
kg/hr