News | August 26, 2005

ALKAR Introduces The New Cyclone At The Worldwide Food Expo

ALKAR introduces the new Cyclone linear belt oven, an innovative engineering approach that combines the high-performance cooking and browning of conventional linear ovens with the high-volume capacity of spiral ovens.

ALKAR engineers designed a cyclonic air circulation system to uniformly sweep air across the conveyor belt, resulting in superior cross-belt cooking conformity. This patented air handling design lets the Cyclone go beyond the standard 40 inch belt limit. It's available in higher volume widths of 60", 80" and up to 100".

The ALKAR Cyclone is not limited by the conventional design of impingement ovens – narrow belt widths, low throughput and uneven temperatures. Cyclone also offers advantages over spiral ovens, too, such as lower maintenance costs and better browning/color development and similar production rates.

The simple design makes the ALKAR Cyclone easier to clean. No plenums or duct work above or below the belt to remove for cleaning. A built-in belt washer and CIP system make cleaning fast and trouble-free.

SOURCE: ALKAR