Multi-Zone Gentle Dry System

Product group: Processing

Effective drying is essential for producing high-quality French fries. Precise control of temperature, humidity, and airflow removes surface and internal moisture while preserving texture, color, and yield. Drying too quickly or excessively can seal the fry surface, restrict moisture removal, and cause defects such as hollow centers, tough crusts, and high dry solids. For battered products, accurate drying improves coating adhesion and consistency.

The FPS Multi-Zone Gentle Dry System, developed by French fry processing experts with more than 25 years of experience, delivers superior product quality, consistency, and performance.

Key Features

Fully welded stainless steel hygienic design with sloped floors for easy sanitation
Externally mounted motors and accessible coils for improved cleaning and maintenance
Gentle Dry process and modular belts reduce sticking and product damage
Precise multi-zone control of airflow, humidity, and temperature
Uniform drying across the full belt width for consistent results
Unique compact design eliminates the need for a post-dryer equalization belt, saving floor space

Date of market introduction in Belgium (if still in development: expected date of launch)
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With more than 25 years of French fry processing expertise, the FPS Multi-Zone Gentle Dry System is built on a proven drying approach that protects product quality while maximizing performance. The Gentle Dry process precisely controls airflow, humidity, and temperature to remove moisture evenly, preserving texture, color, and yield. Its compact, hygienic design simplifies sanitation and integrates seamlessly into processing lines. The result is consistent drying, improved coating adhesion, reduced waste, and reliable production performance.

Added value for the user (in commercial terms, user-friendliness ...)
With over 25 years of French fry processing expertise, the FPS Multi-Zone Gentle Dry System helps processors improve profitability through consistent product quality, higher yield, and reduced waste. Its Gentle Dry approach removes moisture evenly while protecting product integrity, delivering reliable results batch after batch. Designed for easy sanitation, simplified maintenance, and seamless integration into new or existing lines, it provides a user-friendly, cost-effective solution for efficient and sustainable production.

Added value for the further sustainability and professionalization of the potato sector.
The FPS Multi-Zone Gentle Dry System helps processors achieve their sustainability goals by maximizing yield, reducing product waste, and optimizing the use of energy and resources. The Gentle Dry process preserves product quality while minimizing losses, allowing more of every potato to become finished product. By improving efficiency throughout the drying process, the system supports more sustainable operations, lower production costs, and greater profitability. The result is a smarter, environmentally responsible approach to potato processing.