Description
This batch gas roaster is ideal for peanut butter plants and for small scale soy beans processors – who want an efficient roaster, with highly controllable and repeatable results, without a massive capital outlay.
The roaster is a batch type roaster, with a maximum batch size of 150kg. Typical roast times for peanuts from room temperature to around 120ºC is approximately 30 minutes, allowing 5 minutes for loading and unloading.
The roaster is fitted with an internal thermometer and temperature display unit – which indicates temperature within the roaster continuously.
The roaster is driven from a 3KW geared motor, that is also fitted with a variable frequency drive – so that the drum speed can be controlled from a maximum rotation speed of 24RPM down to 8RPM – depending on the product roasted, and the roasting time.
The roaster is also fitted with a hydraulic lifting jack, to increase the angle of the roaster in the discharge phase. While roasting, the roaster is positioned level, to ensure that all product is spread evenly throughout the drum of the roaster. When discharging, the hydraulic jack is lifted, to increase the angle of the drum towards the outlet – for a clean discharge of each batch.
The roaster is loaded and unloaded from a opening with a tight fitting slide directly onto the drum.
Products that can be roasted on the roaster include:
Peanuts, soya beans, chick peas, almonds, macadamias, maize, spices and herbs
