Why Every Food Manufacturer Needs a Blanching Machine: 12 Key Advantages

The blanching machine is an essential piece of equipment primarily used for steaming, blanching, and deactivating enzymes in a variety of fruits and vegetables, including delicate items such as root vegetables, carrots, asparagus, mushrooms, and fruit slices. This machine plays a crucial role in pre-processing operations like quick freezing, dehydration, and freeze-drying, ensuring that these products maintain their quality.

Designed for hot blanching treatment, this machine is vital in fruit and vegetable processing as it preserves their vibrant colors and enhances their natural flavors. The blanching process effectively halts enzymatic activity, which helps retain the fresh appearance and aroma of the produce. Additionally, it softens the cell structure, facilitating water evaporation and laying a solid foundation for subsequent processing stages.

Now, let’s delve into the VER Blanching Machine by examining it from 12 distinct perspectives.

Heating System

The heating system of the blanching machine can utilize either electric heating or steam heating, depending on specific production requirements. For a controlled heating process, the steam inlet is employed, ensuring optimal performance while significantly enhancing safety during production. The machine is equipped with high-quality imported electric heating tubes, which provide efficient and reliable heating for achieving the desired blanching results.

Automatic Temperature Control System

The blanching machine is outfitted with an advanced automatic temperature control system designed for precision and efficiency. This system features multi-zone detection, allowing for accurate monitoring and regulation of heating temperatures across various sections of the machine. With stable temperature management and minimal temperature variation, the system ensures consistent and effective sterilization.

The user-friendly visual temperature display on the operation panel provides real-time temperature readings, enhancing operator awareness and control. Once the desired temperature is reached, the automatic temperature control system intelligently stops heating, preventing unnecessary energy waste and ensuring uniform sterilization throughout the process. This not only improves the overall efficacy of the sterilization but also contributes to energy conservation and operational sustainability.

Speed Regulating Device

The blanching machine features a frequency system. The speed regulating device allows for precise control of the product sterilization speed, tailored to meet specific process requirements. This flexibility ensures optimal performance and efficiency throughout the sterilization process.

Featuring PLC frequency conversion control, the speed can be easily adjusted to suit varying production demands. This capability not only enhances operational versatility but also optimizes the efficiency of the sterilization process, making it adaptable to changing batch sizes and product types.

Control System

The control system of the blanching machine is designed with user-friendliness at its core, featuring a well-organized control box that provides clear, concise functions for each button. This intuitive design ensures that even novice users, who may have little to no experience with similar machines, can easily navigate and operate the system with confidence.

To further enhance accessibility and usability, the control system offers customization options for different languages, catering to diverse customer needs. Whether for training new employees or streamlining operations, this control system is designed to meet the needs of all users effectively.

Insulation System

The blanching machine features a robust insulation system comprised of double-layer stainless steel coated with rock wool insulation, effectively minimizing heat loss and maintaining optimal temperature control. The machine is equipped with a water-tight cover designed to prevent steam from escaping, thereby protecting staff from potential burns and enhancing overall insulation performance. This innovative design ensures a consistent sterilization temperature throughout the process.

Additionally, the top of the water-tight cover is fitted with a dehumidification port, allowing for the uniform discharge of steam heat flow. This ensures efficient operation while maintaining a safe and comfortable working environment.

Double-Layer Mesh Belt

The conveyor system of the blanching machine utilizes a double-layer design featuring a 304 food-grade stainless steel mesh belt. This construction effectively prevents blanched products from floating on the water’s surface, ensuring that all items receive thorough and uniform blanching.

To further enhance the blanching process, a “pressure belt” is integrated above the water tank. This additional component applies gentle pressure, completely submerging the products in the water, which is crucial for achieving optimal steaming quality.

Recognizing that different products may require specific handling, we offer customizable mesh belt options tailored to the unique requirements of our customers. For larger vegetables, such as spinach and potato slices, we recommend using the standard mesh belts, which provide adequate support and flow. For smaller products, such as chopped vegetable cubes or beans, we suggest our chain plate mesh belts, designed to securely hold and guide these smaller items through the blanching process. This versatility ensures that the blanching system can accommodate a wide variety of products effectively and efficiently.

Power System

The power system of the blanching machine is engineered for efficiency and reliability. It features a transmission motor equipped with a copper core gear motor, known for its robust power output while maintaining low noise levels and minimal energy consumption. This design ensures stable operation, durability, and an extended service life, making it well-suited for continuous use in the blanching process.

Additionally, the system incorporates a variable frequency motor reducer, which allows for precise adjustment of the conveyor belt’s stepping speed. This high-precision control ensures that the flow of products through the blanching machine can be fine-tuned according to specific processing requirements, enhancing overall operational efficiency and product quality. Together, these components create a powerful and adaptable power system that meets the demands of modern blanching applications.

Customizable Lifting Frame

The customizable lifting frame for the blanching machine is designed to meet individual customer requirements, enhancing cleaning and hygiene processes. This innovative lifting solution allows the entire conveyor belt to be raised together with the frame, ensuring a safe and stable operation. By facilitating easier access for maintenance and sanitation, the customizable lifting frame significantly improves overall efficiency and hygiene standards.

Circulating Filter Water Tank

The blanching machine with the circulating filter water tank is designed for efficient water management by automating the filtration process. This innovative system filters dirty water through a specialized filtration tank, and then reintroduces the clean, filtered water back into the clean water tank. By implementing this continuous filtration and circulation process, the system not only ensures high water quality but also significantly conserves water resources.

Elevated Discharging Port

The conveyor belt at the output end of the blanching machine is equipped with a self-lifting function, allowing for automated output of blanched products. This feature eliminates the need for manual labor, making the process more convenient and efficient. With the ability to facilitate seamless and continuous production, the lifting outlet enhances workflow and productivity, ensuring a smooth transition from blanching to subsequent processing stages.

Machine Material

The entire blanching machine is constructed from 304 food-grade stainless steel, ensuring that it is rust-proof and corrosion-resistant. For ease of use in daily operations. The smooth surface allows for efficient cleaning, while its robust nature ensures that maintenance is straightforward and hassle-free.

Combined Production Line

The blanching machine integrates with a continuous sterilization line and other equipment for efficient food processing. After blanching and sterilization, vegetables, fruits, or meat are directed to a vibrating screen to remove excess moisture. They then proceed to an air dryer for further moisture reduction before being packaged and coated.

This production line features a high degree of automation, which saves labor and improves overall efficiency, creating a streamlined workflow and ensuring consistent product quality.

In summary, our blanching machine offers a continuous and automated processing solution that enhances production efficiency while ensuring the hygiene, safety, and consistency of ingredients. With the versatility to accommodate various types of ingredients, our blanching machines are designed to meet diverse production needs effectively. We take pride in our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, ensuring that our products meet the highest standards. If you are interested in learning more about our offerings or have any questions, please feel free to contact us. We look forward to helping you achieve your production goals!