Success with An Industry-Leading Blower Solution and Integration Expertise
Bison ® Supports JDM’ s Success
Success with An Industry-Leading Blower Solution and Integration Expertise
JD Manufacturing, Inc.( JDM), the pioneer in high-performance snack food processing equipment, partnered with Bison ®, the leader 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
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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