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In the field of food baking and heating, ovens are extremely crucial equipment. With the continuous advancement of technology, various new types of ovens have emerged, and the Impingement Conveyor Oven is one of them. There are significant differences between the Impingement Conveyor Oven and the traditional heating tube oven in many aspects. A deep understanding of these differences is of great significance to food companies, baking practitioners, and consumers who pursue high - quality baking. It can help them make more appropriate decisions in equipment selection, process optimization, and baking effect improvement.
I. Heating Principles
Impingement Conveyor Oven
Air impingement technology: The Impingement Conveyor Oven is equipped with a built - in blower device that continuously blows high - pressure hot air into the oven through the blower channels on both sides. This Air impingement technology effectively locks the moisture in food, making the baked products fresh and delicious in taste. And Efficiently locks the moisture in food. Advanced hot - air - circulation system saves 30% energy consumption. The baking process is fast, stable, and standardized. Moreover, the vertical hot air ensures even heating and coloring of the food. Since the hot air directly impacts the food surface, the heat transfer efficiency is extremely high. It can quickly transfer heat to the food, significantly reducing the baking time. Some Impingement Conveyor Ovens can bake up to four times faster than traditional ovens.
Traditional Heating Tube Oven
Heating - tube - based heating: The traditional heating tube oven mainly relies on the radiant heat generated by the heating tubes to heat food. The heating tubes are usually located at the top and bottom of the oven. By heating the tubes, the air inside the oven is heated, which in turn heats the food. The heat transfer efficiency of the traditional heating tube oven is relatively low because the heat needs to be conducted and converted through the air to reach the food surface. This heating method is relatively slow, resulting in longer baking times.
II. Baking Effects
Impingement Conveyor Oven
Perfectly balanced heat distribution: Since the hot air can directly impact the food surface, the Impingement Conveyor Oven can achieve a more even heating effect. Regardless of the shape of the food, it can ensure that all parts of the food are evenly heated, thus avoiding the situation of local over - heating or under - cooking. The Impingement Conveyor Oven can quickly heat food, reducing the loss of food moisture and making the food more juicy. Moreover, due to the fast heating speed, a caramelized layer can quickly form on the food surface, enhancing the flavor of the food.
Traditional Heating Tube Oven
Poor performance in food baking: The heating uniformity of the traditional heating tube oven is relatively poor. Since the heat is mainly transferred through radiation and convection, it is easy to have local over - heating or under - cooking. For example, when baking large - sized food, it may happen that the surface is already burnt while the inside is still not cooked. Due to the longer heating time, the traditional heating tube oven is more likely to cause excessive loss of food moisture, resulting in dry food. Moreover, because of the slow heating speed, the formation of the caramelized layer on the food surface is slower, leading to poor food texture.
III. Application Scope
Impingement Conveyor Oven
The Impingement Conveyor Oven is suitable for a variety of foods that require quick baking, such as pizza, hamburgers, and fried chicken. These foods usually need to achieve the ideal baking effect in a short time, and the Impingement Conveyor Oven can meet this demand. The Impingement Conveyor Oven has been widely used in the fast - food industry, baking industry, and food processing industry. For example, in fast - food restaurants, the Impingement Conveyor Oven can quickly bake hamburgers and fried chicken, improving the speed of food delivery. In the baking industry, the Impingement Conveyor Oven can quickly bake bread and cakes, increasing production efficiency.
Traditional Heating Tube Oven
The traditional heating tube oven is suitable for a variety of foods that require slow baking, such as roasted meat and roasted chicken. These foods usually need to be baked at a lower temperature for a long time to achieve the ideal taste and flavor. The traditional heating tube oven has been widely used in home kitchens, restaurants, and hotels. For example, in home kitchens, the traditional heating tube oven can be used to bake a variety of home - cooked dishes. In restaurants and hotels, the traditional heating tube oven can be used to bake a variety of high - end dishes.
IV. Cost and Maintenance
Impingement Conveyor Oven
The equipment cost of the Impingement Conveyor Oven is relatively high because it requires special nozzles and piping systems. In addition, the control system of the Impingement Conveyor Oven is also relatively complex, requiring higher technological investment. Moreover, the control system of the Impingement Conveyor Oven also needs regular maintenance to ensure its normal operation. However, due to its efficient Impingement air system, the baking speed is faster, which reduces the number of ovens needed, saves valuable floor space, and reduces businesses costs.
Traditional Heating Tube Oven
Equipment cost: The equipment cost of the traditional heating tube oven is relatively low because its structure is relatively simple. The traditional heating tube oven mainly consists of heating tubes, the oven cavity, and the control system, with relatively low equipment costs. The main maintenance work is to replace the heating tubes and clean the oven cavity, with relatively low maintenance costs. However, due to its traditional heating method, the baking speed is slower, and the baking range is more limited.
Compared impingement conveyor ovens with traditional heating tube ovens, the maintenance cost of this oven is lower than that of traditional heating tube ovens. First, it saves energy. The daily electricity bill is 30% lower than that of Traditional Heating Tube ovens. Second, it has a longer service life than traditional ovens. Third, impingement ovens are easier to maintain and care. The parts that need cleaning are generally stainless steel accessories. In traditional heating tube ovens, the exposed heating tube components may be contaminated by oil stains, making cleaning difficult. Moreover, inadequate cleaning can lead to uneven heating, which reduces the quality of baked products, increases the product rejection rate, and raises the operating costs of the store, among other issues.