Fully Automatic Potato Chips Making Machine Price

Potato chips are a popular snack, and their market share continues to expand worldwide. In order to meet market demand and improve production efficiency, more and more potato chip manufacturers have begun to introduce automated potato chip production equipment. However, the price of this type of production equipment varies greatly depending on factors such as equipment configuration, production capacity, and degree of automation. This article will analyze the price of fully automatic potato chips making machine to help customers make a more informed choice when purchasing.

Basic composition of potato chips making machine:

A complete automatic production line is usually composed of multiple functional equipment, and each link undertakes key production tasks. The standard configuration usually includes the following core equipment:

1 Cleaning and peeling machine: mainly used to clean the mud and impurities on the surface of potatoes and remove the skin. This equipment mostly uses a brush roller or a spray system with a high degree of automation.

2 Slicer: It cuts the peeled potatoes into uniform slices and is an important device that determines the appearance and taste of potato chips. The thickness and angle can be adjusted, and it is equipped with a cooling system to keep the slices fresh.

3 Blanching machine: Heating in hot water for a short time helps to fix the color of potato chips, remove excess starch, improve the quality of the finished product, and reduce oil consumption during frying.

4 Frying machine: It directly determines the taste, color and quality of potato chips. Modern frying machines are mostly equipped with temperature control systems and oil circulation and filtration systems to ensure frying results and extend the service life of the oil.

5 De-oiling machine (optional):For manufacturers with high quality requirements, de-oiling machine is an essential equipment. It uses centrifugal/vibration technology to remove excess oil on the surface of potato chips, which not only improves the taste, but also helps the product’s healthy image in the market.

6 Seasoning machine, cooling conveying system, packaging equipment (configured according to needs)

Further improve production automation and product consistency.

Fully automatic potato chips making machine price range

Since the automatic potato chips making machine can be customized according to customer needs, different configurations will directly affect the overall price. The following is a price reference for our company’s potato chip production equipment:

Small production lines, with an output of about 100kg/h, cost about $15,000, usually include basic equipment (cleaning and peeling machine, slicer, blanching machine, fryer, etc.), have a small output and require manual assistance.

Large-scale automated production lines, with an output of about 1ton/h or more, cost up to $200,000 or more. This type of equipment has a fully automated control system, a high-efficiency energy management system, and more advanced quality control modules, such as automatic degreasing, automatic seasoning, and automatic packaging.

Factors affecting prices

Production capacity: The production capacity of the equipment is the primary factor affecting the price. The higher the output, the higher the requirements for equipment materials, structure and process, and thus the higher the cost.

Degree of automation: Whether it has automation functions such as PLC control system, automatic sensing device, remote monitoring, etc. will significantly affect the investment cost of the entire system.

Equipment material and manufacturing process: Food-grade stainless steel (such as 304, 316 materials) is more expensive, but it can ensure food safety and equipment life.

Procurement Recommendations

For customers who are new to potato chips production, it is recommended to start with a small production line and gradually expand production capacity based on market feedback and sales conditions.