Trade press release

New frying solution from GEA sets a new processing standard

09 Nov 2023

GEA launches its new industrial fryer: ProFry. The new design of the system for high-quality fried foods – like meat, fish, vegetables, poultry and especially tempura – focuses on sensitive areas in the production process and sets new technology standards with its patented oil circulation and conditioning system. In addition, the new fryer puts data transparency and traceability at the forefront. The advanced control continuously collects process data from several data points in the machine.

Pic.: GEA ProFry: GEAs new industrial fryer for high-quality fried foods. Source: GEA

GEA ProFry: GEAs new industrial fryer for high-quality fried foods. Source: GEA

Luuc van Lankveld, GEA Product Owner Frying, points out: “The ProFry builds on the proven predecessor solution and our 50-years-plus technological knowhow and experience. It achieves greater process control, improved hygiene, better productivity, enhanced product quality and consistency. The possibility to collect much more data during the production process is an important step in the direction of artificial intelligence.”

Pic.: High-quality deep-fried chicken nuggets - produced with GEA ProFry. Source: GEA

High-quality deep-fried chicken nuggets - produced with GEA ProFry. Source: GEA

Patent pending oil measurement system

High-quality cooking oil is fundamental to the frying process. The new system gives much better control of the oil condition and achieves up to 30% better oil flow compared to its predecessor. It automatically collects data from within the machine and establishes the precise oil condition at any moment, replacing the need for manual sampling, alerts the operator to any divergence from optimum levels, and allows adjustments to be made, inline, without stopping the machine. GEA has filed a patent for the automated inline oil measurement.

This level of control means that the quality of the frying oil can be maintained at a constant level by topping up with new or used oil as required. For some applications, it may be possible to match the volume of top-up oil with that taken up by the product, and so run the machine almost continuously, with minimal need for cleaning.

The system is equipped with scrapers and filters to remove sediment from the oil, preventing it from burning and therefore helping to maintain high oil and product quality. Limiting sediment build-up also reduces abrasive wear within the machine.

Pic.: Fish sticks deep-fried with GEA ProFry. Source: GEA

Fish sticks deep-fried with GEA ProFry. Source: GEA

Data is king

To optimize the production process, data is needed. The GEA SmartControl HMI (Human-Machine Interface) offers a simplified, personalized operator interface and insightful, easy to export data. The new control platform runs on a PC to unlock features that were previously impossible and delivers unprecedented levels of transparency over current and historical process data and events. Through the 21.5-inch multi-touch screen, operators have total process visibility and can make necessary adjustments to keep each element in line with optimum levels. This level of process control ensures first-rate productivity with consistently high product quality.

The control system can be programmed with individual operator data to give full access control and provide information in the user’s preferred language to minimize the opportunity for human error. Tracking of changes by the user is also possible. Available through the HMI are internet access and information such as recipes, training manuals and machine diagrams. Historical data is retained for future interrogation to pinpoint all conditions applying within the fryer at any time, should that become necessary.

Increased energy efficiency

The hood and kettle have been redesigned not only by making them stronger and more stress-resistant, but also better insulated. This feature supports more efficient heat transfer and more accurate temperature control, as well as promotes benefits from a sustainability and work safety point of view. The highly efficient heat exchanger optimizes heat transfer to the oil, enabling a lower thermal oil temperature and therefore lower boiler operating costs. The frequency-controlled exhaust allows you to set the speed at the most efficient setting, resulting in an up to 8% lower energy baseload.

GEA has also made a range of incremental improvements in the ProFry fryer family that significantly enhance productivity and food quality. There are five models: 5m, 6m, 7.5m, 9m and the new 11m long version, each available with 650mm or 1050mm wide belts.

Nicole Meierotto

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