Industrial oil filter for frying sediment removal

Enhance frying efficiency and product quality by removing fine sediment particles from frying oil, extending oil life and maintaining consistent flavor without frequent changes.

The Alco Oil Filter AOF from JBT ALCO is designed to maintain high-quality frying oil by continuously filtering out sediment, enhancing production efficiency in the food industry. Its unique capability to separate particles down to 1 µm ensures consistent flavor and color in end products such as fried chicken nuggets, battered fish fillets, and potato chips. Operating on a continuous basis, it integrates seamlessly into existing production lines, minimizing downtime with its efficient on-the-fly filtration. With a filtration cake retaining only about 5% residual oil, this system reduces waste and operating costs while supporting food processors, poultry, meat, seafood, and vegetable manufacturers with its robust construction and low maintenance requirements.

Benefits

  • Prolongs oil life and quality, reducing replacement costs.
  • Maintains consistent product flavor and appearance over extended frying cycles.
  • Reduces operational expenses with minimal residual oil in filtration cake.
  • Integrates smoothly into continuous production lines, enhancing efficiency.
  • Supports diverse food processing applications, from poultry to ready meals.

General


Applications
Seafood,Ready meals,Potatoes,Meat,Vegetables,Poultry
End products
Fried chicken nuggets,Vegetable tempura,Battered fish fillets,Potato chips,Pre-cooked meal kits,Breaded shrimp
Steps before
Grinding,Chopping,Cutting,Emulsification,Injection
Steps after
Frying,Coating,Packaging,Weighing,Bagging
Input ingredients
frying oil,frying sediment
Output ingredients
filtered frying oil,filtration cake
Market info
JBT is known for manufacturing industrial ETO equipment, specializing in food processing and airport ground support systems. They are reputed for innovative solutions and reliable service in industries requiring sophisticated automated systems and machinery.

Technical Specifications


Filtration particle size
1 µm
Residual oil amount
5%
Filtration type
Continuous on-the-fly

Operating Characteristics


Automatic sediment removal
Continuous
Filtration level
Down to 1 µm
Oil life extension
Extended through continuous filtration
Automation level
PLC-controlled
Filtration cake residual oil amount
About 5%

Material Compatibility


Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm

Physical Characteristics


Filtration Particle Size
1 µm
Filtration Cake Residual Oil Amount
5%
Discharge Method
Continuous
Control Panel Type
Automatic

Custom Options


Control panel type
HMI/PLC
Integration possibilities
SCADA/ERP systems
Filter configuration
Customizable for different particle sizes