The GEM VersaFry Co-Product Fryer is specifically designed for frying formed potato products such as hash brown patties, tater tots, croquettes, and specialty co-products with exceptional consistency and efficiency. Combining advanced frying technology, hygienic construction, and easy maintenance access, the VersaFry delivers superior product quality while optimizing operational performance.

A key advantage of the VersaFry Fryer design is the advanced oil injection design that combines a lower oil flow with down-draft oil curtains to provide consistent frying on all surfaces of products.  The oil down-draft circulation system continuously draws oil downward through the product bed. This promotes superior heat transfer, eliminates temperature stratification, and helps remove fines and crumbs from the cooking zone. The result is more consistent frying conditions, improved oil quality, longer oil life, and enhanced finished product appearance.

Key Features

• Specially engineered oil inlets and outlets to optimize oil flows for singulated product layer throughout the frying process.
• Oil down-draft circulation technology delivers even heat distribution, superior frying consistency, and enhanced oil level control management
• Multiple oil inlet and outlet valves to provide precise level control throughout the length of the fryer to ensure consistent finished product quality
• Oil recirculation system maintains precise temperatures inside the fryer while continuously filtering out fine particles
• Heavy-duty main conveyor designed for long service life and simplified maintenance
• Hood Raise Screw Jack System provides full access for sanitation, inspection, and servicing
• Integrated crumb removal system improves oil cleanliness, extends oil life, and enhances product quality
• Optional hold-down belt system keeps floating products submerged for uniform cooking, improved shape retention, and consistent crispness
• Customizable configurations to meet specific product requirements and production capacities

The VersaFry Co-Product Fryer delivers industry-leading frying performance through its combination of specially engineered oil injection inlets and oil down-draft circulation, providing processors with exceptional product consistency, improved oil management, enhanced sanitation, and reliable operation for modern formed potato production lines.

Date of market introduction in Belgium (if still in development: expected date of launch)
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The GEM VersaFry Co-Product Fryer introduces a unique frying system that combines precision oil injection with advanced oil down-draft circulation. By continuously drawing oil downward through the product bed, the VersaFry delivers uniform heat transfer, removes fines from the cooking zone, and promotes consistent frying across all product surfaces. This innovative design improves product quality, extends oil life, enhances oil management, and provides greater process control, making it an ideal solution for modern formed potato processing lines.

Added value for the user (in commercial terms, user-friendliness ...)
The VersaFry Co-Product Fryer delivers superior product consistency, higher yields, and lower operating costs through its specially engineered oil injection inlets and oil down-draft circulation systems, ensuring uniform cooking, improved oil management, and reliable production of high-quality formed potato products.

Added value for the further sustainability and professionalization of the potato sector.
The VersaFry Co-Product Fryer supports sustainability through reduced oil consumption, lower energy usage, and minimized product waste, while promoting professionalism with consistent product quality, hygienic operation, and reliable, repeatable performance that meets the highest processing standards.