In potato chip processing, the selection of chips production machine capacity is a key factor affecting factory efficiency, finished product quality and return on investment. Different capacity equipment is suitable for different sizes of factories, and choosing the wrong capacity equipment may bring production bottlenecks or waste of resources.
This article will take you to understand how to choose the right capacity configuration for potato chips production line according to the actual demand.
Understanding the core components of potato chips production line
A whole set of chips production machine usually includes: raw material cleaning, peeling, slicing, blanching, drying, frying, degreasing, seasoning and packaging and other links. The throughput of the equipment in each step must be synergistically matched, otherwise a bottleneck will occur.
For example, if the slicing speed is much higher than the processing capacity of the deep-frying and degreasing equipment, it will result in material accumulation, affecting product quality. Therefore, the selection must be evaluated as a whole, rather than focusing on a single machine parameter.
What are the factors to consider when selecting capacity?
When selecting chips production machine, capacity planning should be centered on the following aspects:
Daily/shift production target
The first step is to define how many finished products are to be produced per day. The number of shifts and the duration of each shift are then extrapolated to the required capacity per hour. Lonkia chips production machines can be customized to ensure a seamless flow of production, avoiding production line imbalances that can lead to downtime or waste.
Raw material supply and warehousing capacity
ensures a stable supply chain of raw materials such as potatoes and sufficient warehousing space to avoid the problem of “overcapacity but no material to produce”.
Matching the efficiency of frying and drying
Potato chip fryers and dryers are often the key equipment affecting the pace of production, and it is recommended to prioritize the continuous operation capability and temperature control accuracy of these modules.
Selection advice: focus on actual efficiency and ease of maintenance
In actual selection, not only should we refer to the theoretical production capacity, but we should also pay attention to the continuous operation efficiency of the equipment, the degree of automation, as well as whether it is easy to clean and maintain. These factors determine the operating costs and the degree of dependence on personnel.
The chips production machine developed by Lonkia is optimized in terms of capacity matching, compactness and ease of maintenance, and is particularly suitable for daily batch production in medium and large food factories. If you are planning the equipment layout of your chip factory, please contact Lonkia's technical consultants for one-on-one selection advice, so as to make the best use of each piece of equipment and maximize the benefits.
