Marel, a manufacturer of food processing equipment, has introduced its new ModularOven+, which offers customizable oven technology. The Marel ModularOven+ is designed to meet various production needs with flexibility and high yield while simultaneously providing machine health monitoring.

According to its developers, ModularOven+ can come equipped with essential features and add more capacity or features as needed, such as transitioning from 500 kW to 900 kW heaters.

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Further, Marel created the ModularOven+ with two separate zones, each with independent controls for temperature, dew point and air speed. The technology also allows for high versatility for two different climates, whether steaming, cooking or roasting.

Equipped with an air regulation system featuring high-tech diffusers and multiple temperature sensors per zone, the ModularOven+ ensures optimal airflow, even heat distribution and ideal moisture content, resulting in a consistent core temperature and reproducible quality. The oven’s developers added that the system enables lower core temperature averages, leading to shorter cooking times and significant energy savings. The combination of separate climate zones and air regulation results in up to 6% higher yield compared to other comparable ovens.

With the accompanying SmartBase software, processors can analyze performance, identify areas for improvement and pinpoint potential issues before they occur. Likewise, this internal digital engine enables users to remotely monitor the health of the oven with support from Marel. SmartBase goes beyond visualization of the extra data it retrieves on the dashboard. When combined with predictive, standardized maintenance, the SmartBase reduces unexpected downtime.

For more on the technology, visit the Marel website.