In the field of potato processing, blanching is a key process. The use of a professional blanching machine for potatoes can significantly improve product quality and ensure the stability of subsequent processing. This article details how to operate a potato blanching machine for potatoes efficiently and safely, helping companies to optimize their production processes.
Preparation Before Starting
Before operation, you need to check the status of the vegetable blanching machine:
- Whether the water level is sufficient: the blanching tank should be filled with clean water to ensure uniform heating.
- Whether the heating system is normal or not: make sure there is no abnormality in the electric heating pipe or steam heating system.
- Whether the transmission system is flexible: check whether the mesh belt is tensioned, no jamming.
- Whether the electric control system is energized: start the control cabinet and observe the status of each indicator.
When ready, start the heating system to heat the water to the set temperature, the general temperature of bleaching potato is 85℃~95℃.
Detailed Explanation of Operation Flow
- Feeding: Place the potatoes after slicing or cutting strips evenly in the feeding port to avoid centralized accumulation.
- Rinsing treatment: potatoes enter the rinsing tank through the conveyor belt, and complete the heat treatment within the set time (30~60 seconds).
- Discharging: the processed potatoes are automatically discharged from the discharging end, which can directly enter the cooling or the next process.
- Control panel adjustment: the operator can adjust the temperature and time parameters according to the potato variety and cutting thickness.
Lonkia's blanching machine for potatoes is equipped with intelligent temperature control device and frequency conversion speed control system, users can precisely control the processing rhythm, to ensure that each batch of material processing is consistent.
Precautions in Blanching Process
- Do not run the machine empty to avoid dry burning and damage to the heating system.
- Regularly clean the filter to prevent impurities from clogging the pump or heating pipes.
- Observe the temperature fluctuation, if found abnormal should immediately stop the potato blanching machine to check.
- It is strictly prohibited to open the shroud or touch the high temperature parts with hands during the operation of the machine to ensure the safety of the operators.
Cleaning and Maintenance Recommendations
- In order to ensure the long-term stable operation of the potato blancher, it should be cleaned daily:
- Drain the remaining water in the rinsing tank and rinse the residue;
- Scrub the inside of the equipment with food-grade cleaners;
- Regularly check the heating elements and the control system, and replace any deteriorated parts.
Lonkia offers a full range of after-sales technical support services to help customers establish a standardized cleaning and maintenance regime.
Overall, blanching machine for potatoes is an important equipment in multiple processes such as potato slicing, freezing and frying. Mastering the correct operation method can not only improve the product quality, but also prolong the service life of the machine. Choosing equipment with stable performance and easy operation, such as Lonkia potato blanchers, will bring more efficiency and lower maintenance costs to your processing line.
