Tilting Hydro Machine
A Tilting Hydro
Machine (also known as a Centrifugal Deoiler or Hydro Extractor) is essential
for removing excess surface oil from fried snacks or surface water from washed
vegetables/potatoes.
In the snack
industry, this machine is the key to producing "non-greasy" chips and
namkeen. By removing excess oil, you not only improve the product's health
appeal and shelf life but also save significant costs by reusing the extracted
oil.
1. Technical
Specifications (Standard 10kg - 15kg Batch)
|
Feature |
Details |
|
Batch Capacity |
10 kg, 15 kg, 25
kg, or 50 kg |
|
Rotation Speed |
800 RPM to 1000
RPM |
|
Cycle Time |
30 seconds to 3
minutes (adjustable) |
|
Material |
Full SS 304
(Inner Basket & Outer Body) |
|
Motor Power |
1 HP to 3 HP
(Single or Three Phase) |
|
Automation |
Semi-Automatic
with Digital Timer |
|
Braking System |
Mechanical Foot
Brake or Electronic DC Brake |
2. Why the
"Tilting" Design is Important
Traditional hydro
machines are fixed, requiring the operator to manually scoop out the product
from the deep basket. The Tilting Mechanism offers:
- Effortless Unloading: Once the cycle
stops, the operator uses a hand lever or gear system to tilt the entire
basket upside down, dumping the product into a crate.
- Speed: It reduces downtime between
batches, allowing you to process 20–30% more product per hour.
- Hygiene: Minimal human contact with the
hot, processed food.
3. Key Features
& Components
- Centrifugal Basket: A high-speed rotating
inner drum with precision-drilled holes. The centrifugal force
"throws" the oil/water out of the snacks through these holes.
- Shock Absorption System: High-quality
machines use a "Three-Leg Suspension" or heavy-duty rubber
buffers to prevent the machine from "walking" or vibrating
excessively when the load is unbalanced.
- Oil Collection Outlet: A dedicated drain
pipe at the bottom that collects the extracted oil so it can be filtered
and returned to the fryer.
- Auto-Stop Timer: You can set the exact
time (e.g., 45 seconds for Potato Chips) so the machine stops
automatically, ensuring consistency across every batch.
4. Application in
Your Line
|
Process |
Function of
Hydro Machine |
|
Pre-Frying |
Removes surface
water from sliced potatoes after washing (reduces frying time and fuel). |
|
Post-Frying |
Removes 95% of
excess surface oil from Namkeen, Gathiya, or Chips. |
|
Vegetables |
Removes water
from leafy greens or chopped vegetables after washing for salads/frozen food. |