Kiremko announces the launch of its new Guard Family, a series of advanced systems that support, control and guard the potato process in an innovative way. Every Guard has a unique role within the potato processing line and provides valuable data that helps to maintain a stable process and efficient processing line, according to the company.
Data coming from the Kiremko Guards can be used to control other systems directly or indirectly, making sure the end product always has the best shape, flavor, texture and color.
The newest system for quality control for the steam peeler is the PeelGuard®. This system collects data about peeled potatoes such as length, black and green spots, remaining peel, processed amount, depth of the removed peel and peel losses. Besides being a smart sensor for efficiency and quality control, the PeelGuard® also provides up-to-date information about the quality of the raw materials used.
KnifeGuard® is a unique knife identification system for the QuadraFlow hydro cutter, says Kiremko.This system provides valuable process information by monitoring and maintaining the knife blocks and matching alignment tubes. A so-called RFID tag connected with an antenna is placed inside the hydro cutter to check the correct combination of inlet, knife block and outlet with the selected cutting size. The KnifeGuard® also keeps track of the operating hours of the knife block and gives more insight into the use of the blades in practice. This way, optimum cutting quality and shape of the French fries is guaranteed.
The DryGuard® is an advanced measuring device that collects and combines variables like weight, water content, volume and temperature and calculates the dry matter content of pre-dried French fries and other potato products. The DryGuard® provides this data in between the drying and frying process.
The WeighGuard® is a system for dosing and weighing flavorings and additives. This system consists of the following combined units: the WeighGuard® LIW (Loss In Weight) system, and the WeighGuard® WB (Weighing belt).
During the Anuga FoodTec (March 20-23) in Cologne, Germany, Kiremko will introduce the first four systems in the range of the Guard Family.
