PPM Technologies, a part of Duravant’s Food Sorting and Handling Solutions group, has introduced the new CookWright continuous frying system. Designed to maximize production efficiency and product quality, the versatile fryer offers customizable heating, belt, and filtration configurations to ensure each processor receives the ideal fryer for their unique application. CookWright combines precise temperature management with innovative oil filtration to produce consistent, high-quality results while improving fuel efficiency and maximizing sanitation.

CookWright excels in frying potato chips, corn-based snacks, extruded snacks, pita chips, plantain chips, nuts and seeds, proteins like pork rinds, appetizers like spring rolls, and other foods. Available in a range of capacities, the system can be customized with different belt designs depending on product characteristics; for example, whether the product floats, sinks, or changes buoyancy during frying. Heating options include direct-fired immersion tubes, gas-fired heat exchangers, and indirect thermal fluid exchange, with single or multi-zone heating configurations available.

Oil quality is preserved through a state-of-the-art filtration system that features PPM's patent-pending drum filter and secondary filtration options, when required. The advanced oil management technology extends oil life and improves product appearance and taste while reducing operational costs. CookWright's continuous oil circulation with multiple inlets ensures uniform heat distribution throughout the fryer.

Equipped with upgraded sensors and controls that enhance operational reliability and monitoring, CookWright collects valuable data including temperature logs, operating hours, and fault histories, which are accessible through its intuitive touchscreen human-machine interface (HMI). The sophisticated controls enable easy integration with plant-wide systems for monitoring overall equipment efficiency.

Engineered for durability in demanding food processing environments, CookWright is built with high-temperature and oversized bearings, stainless-steel reducers, and totally enclosed, non-ventilated stainless-steel motors designed to withstand washdown conditions. The fryer features clean-in-place (CIP) functionality with dedicated controls to simplify and streamline the cleaning and sanitation process.

CookWright is configured to integrate seamlessly with PPM's extensive product portfolio including seasoning, cooling, and conveying systems, as well as processing solutions from other Duravant brands. This integration approach allows food processors to source complete, turnkey frying lines from a single, trusted supplier, streamlining project management and ensuring all components work together cohesively.

PPM Technologies: www.ppmtech.com