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GFEN Manufacturer - Food Sevice

 

Gas Food Service Technology
Conveyor Ovens



Description

  Motorized, automatic, horizontal cooking chamber with openings at either end.
  Food moves through heated chamber at constant, controlled speed and temperature on continuous loop, stainless steel belt or wire mesh.
  Heating modes include:
 >> Infrared
 >> Natural convection with ceramic baking hearth
 >> Forced convection (air impingement type)
 >> Combination of infrared and forced convection



Function(s)

  Bake or roast at high production rates such food items as pizza, casseroles, meats, breads and pastries.
  Ideal for baking, reheating or finishing tasks

Application(s)

  Single units suitable for smaller kitchens.
  Multiple units can be stacked for higher volume operations.

Available Features*

  Adjustable belt speed/cook time
  Independently controlled, variable speed fans
  Solid state controls
  Dual conveyor
  Granite stone plate conveyor
  Infrared technology
  Stackable, up to 3 units

Benefits

  Consistent results with minimal waste.
  Operates two to four times faster than conventional ovens due to use of a fan to circulate hot air directly onto conveyor.
  Air impingement ovens increase production speed
  Dual, variable speed belts allow simultaneous cooking of dissimilar foods
  Stacking or linking multiple ovens allows high production in minimal space

Energy Input

  52,000 to 180,000 Btus

Fuel Type(s)

  Natural gas and LPG

Ventilation

  150 to 200 cfm per linear foot


*Listed features offered by some, but not necessarily all vendors.


 

Conveyor ovens are not just for pizza baking anymore. Labor and space saving features make these ovens a popular choice for a variety of menu items. including meats, pastries, breads and seafoods. By stacking several units with independently controlled conveyor speeds—some models offer as many as eight separate cook times—conveyor ovens offer the ultimate in flexibility.

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