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JD Manufacturing, Inc., an expert in high-performance snack food processing equipment, partnered with Bison, a specialist in air-moving and power transmission technologies, to optimize its automatic batch fryer. This collaboration has successfully increased the fryer’s output from 500 to 600 pounds of kettle chips per hour. The design enhancements also enable JDM's customers to reduce fuel consumption and minimize environmental impact, giving JDM a significant competitive edge in today’s marketplace.
Solution: JDM integrated Bison’s Nautilair® 12.3" High Energy Blower into its automatic batch fryer, JD500CXI. This blower, renowned for its industry-leading power density, played a pivotal role in helping increase the fryer’s output capacity and optimize energy use, empowering JDM to set a new standard in the industry.
This powerful collaboration between Bison and JDM overcame stringent requirements to deliver these outstanding results.
Overcoming Challenges:
- Retain Footprint Size: The Nautilair blower fit within the existing fryer enclosure without altering its size.
- Power Compatibility: The blower integrated seamlessly with JDM’s 480V, 3-phase power setup.
- Durability: The blower endures harsh conditions of a food production environment, including exposure to moisture, oil-contaminated air, and aerosolized caustic substances.
Key Outcomes:
- Increased Production Capacity: The fryer now processes up to 600 pounds of kettle chips per hour, marking a 20% improvement.
- Financial and Environmental Benefits: Enhanced efficiency leads to reduced fuel consumption and a lower environmental impact for JDM customers.
- Competitive Edge for JDM: The successful integration of advanced blower technology positions JDM as a leader in innovative and efficient snack food processing solutions.
“Partnering with JD Manufacturing to enhance their fryer system has been a rewarding experience,” said Jordan Loughney, senior applications engineer for Bison. “Our Nautilair blower technology has demonstrated its capability to support high-performance applications while maintaining efficiency. We are thrilled to see JDM achieve such impressive results, reflecting both their innovation and the reliability of our solutions.”
Joshua Smith, Controls Engineer at JDM, says, “The power density is astounding. We upgraded from a 1 HP AC motor to a 7.5 HP DC motor, all within the same space.” He also emphasized that the new blower integrated seamlessly into their existing system, requiring no modifications to the enclosure, power supply, or other components. Since its installation, the Nautilair blowers have operated flawlessly. Additionally, the Nautilair's brushless DC controllers significantly enhance the fryers, providing precise control at both low and high flame levels, as well as during pilot conditions. This results in substantial financial
