Continuous Drum Filter Machine (also known as a Rotary Drum Vacuum Filter or Scraper Oil Filter) is the most efficient solution for large-scale frying lines. It is designed to remove food particles ("fines"), crumbs, and sediments from hot frying oil in real-time without stopping production.¹

Since you manufacture specialized parts and source branded components, this machine is a high-value item to offer. You can fabricate the drum and tank in-house while sourcing the precision motors and mesh.

1. How It Works

The drum filter operates on a simple but effective continuous rotation principle:

1. Oil Intake: Dirty oil from the fryer enters a stainless steel tank where a horizontal drum is partially submerged.
2. Vacuum/Pressure Filtration: The oil is drawn through a fine-mesh screen wrapped around the rotating drum.³
3. Filtration: Clean oil passes through the mesh and is pumped back to the fryer or a storage tank.
4. Automatic Cleaning (The Scraper): As the drum rotates, the solids (burnt bits/flour) stick to the outside of the mesh. A Fixed Scraper Blade (Doctor Blade) continuously scrapes these solids off into a waste collection bin.

2. Technical Specifications

3. The "Hybrid" Advantage for Your Business

This machine is perfect for your business model because it involves heavy fabrication and branded automation:

• In-House Manufacturing:
• The Drum: Fabricating the stainless steel perforated drum.
• The Tank & Frame: Building the heavy-duty SS 304 housing.
• Scraper Assembly: Designing the precision tension-loaded blade.
• Branded Sourcing:
• Fine Mesh: Sourcing high-quality Dutch Weave or Multi-layer Wire Mesh.
• Drive System: Using Siemens, ABB, or Crompton motors and gearboxes.
• Control Panel: Integrating Schneider switchgear for safety.

4. Key Benefits for Your Clients

• No Downtime: Unlike "Batch Filters" where you have to stop and change paper, this machine cleans itself while working.
• Extended Oil Life: By removing crumbs instantly, it prevents the oil from turning black and increasing in acidity (FFA).
• Labor Saving: Fully automatic operation means no manual cleaning during the shift.
• High Temperature Tolerance: Designed to handle oil directly from the fryer at 160C to 190C

"Our Continuous Rotary Drum Filter is engineered for high-capacity frying lines that cannot afford downtime. By combining our custom-fabricated stainless steel drum technology with high-torque branded gear motors, we provide a filtration system that removes sediment continuously. This ensures your oil stays clear, your snacks stay fresh, and your production never stops."