AeroRoast Conveyor roaster

Overview

AeroRoast Conveyor roaster features a unique dual-plenum design and independent process zones for uniform roasting of nuts and seeds, including peanuts, walnuts, pumpkin and sunflower seeds. The dual-plenum delivers high-velocity air from the left and right sides as well as from above and below to provide uniform exposure of heated air to the entire product bed, and individually-controlled process zones allow adjustment of roast, color, and texture. Energy-saving components include direct-drive air-recirculation fans, high-efficiency drive motors and burners, and advanced controls for the drying process aimed at reducing energy consumption. The roaster has a stainless-steel, open hygienic design with sloped interior surfaces, large interior and exterior doors, pitched floors that direct cleaning fluids to a drain, and an optional bed-washing system to facilitate cleaning and reduce allergen contamination. Product handling features include a hopper feeder with internal baffles, level sensors and adjustable flow gates to create a consistent product stream onto the conveyor, a fully height-adjustable rotating cleaning brush on the conveyor return to clear perforations and debris, and a dropboard at the outlet to provide a gentle exit onto the discharge conveyor. The AeroRoast is used to roast raw nuts and cocoa beans and to produce end products listed as Chocolate Bars, Nut Bars, and Roasted Nuts and Seeds. It is explicitly described as delivering consistent, uniform roasting for products such as peanuts, walnuts, pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds while allowing control over roast, color, and texture.