PPM Technologies

BatchWright Frying System

Designed for kettle-style potato chips and other root-vegetable snacks, the BatchWright can produce up to 650 lbs. (295 kg) per hour while offering temperature control over the frying curve. Featuring filtration, hood-down operation and energy-efficient heating, this industrial fryer achieves product quality, improves production efficiencies and reduces operating costs. Compatible with both natural gas and propane, the BatchWright can be used in facilities with limited floor space or retrofit constraints.

WD-40

Specialist Food-Grade and Food-Processing Lubricant

The line extends the life of equipment and reduces downtime by providing products that make it easy to prep, clean, lubricate and protect. WD-40 Specialist Food-Grade Lubricant and Penetrant is a multi-use product that is safe on food-contact surfaces and is NSF H1-registered.

Bühler Group

OptiBake Wafer Oven

Engineered to boost quality, operational flexibility and efficiency, the OptiBake reduces energy consumption by 50% compared to conventional gas-fired wafer-baking ovens. The solution is tailored for flat and hollow wafers, supporting customers in achieving operational excellence and sustainability in production. The OptiBake’s induction-heating system uses electromagnetic fields to generate heat directly within the baking plates, dispensing with open flames and combustion. The result is a process that produces no direct emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂), carbon monoxide (CO) or nitrogen oxides (NOx).

CRC Industries

CRC Food Grade Lubricants

Designed to enhance operational efficiency and safety, the new products aim to offer NSF-certified, innovative solutions to the food processing industry. They include:

• CRC Food Grade Bio-Based Power Lube is the first bio-based lubricant on the market matching the durable characteristics typically provided by a synthetic formula, only this formula is a readily biodegradable, vegetable oil-based lubricant. Formulated for extended service under extreme temperature conditions and treated with antioxidants, extreme pressure, anti-wear, and anti-corrosion additives and fortified with ceramic powder, it provides superior lubrication and protection for heavy machinery and equipment in food processing environments. As an additional safety feature, the Perma-Lock 2-Way Integrated Actuator is designed to prevent straw detachment from the can, reducing the risk of foreign object contamination.
• CRC Food Grade Bio-Based Power Lube Grease offers stability and resistance to water washout, making it ideal for use in food processing applications where incidental food contact may occur. This readily biodegradable, vegetable oil-based grease is engineered to meet the extreme anti-wear characteristics of a synthetic formula in a biobased package. It extends equipment life and reduces maintenance costs while meeting the highest food safety standards.

JD Manufacturing, Inc.

JD500CXI Automatic Batch Fryer

JDM has integrated Bison’s Nautilair 12.3-inch High Energy Blower into its JD500CXI automatic batch fryer. This blower helped increase the fryer’s output capacity and optimize energy use. The Nautilair blower fit within the existing fryer enclosure without altering its size and it integrated with JDM’s 480V, 3-phase power setup. Additionally, the blower endures harsh conditions of a food production environment, including exposure to moisture, oil-contaminated air and aerosolized caustic substances. FE