Introducing the E2E SteamClosure, developed with Dutch company Solutherm. This innovation improves the potato flake production process, which involves drying potato puree on a heated drum, releasing significant steam. The patented E2E SteamClosure captures this steam in its pure form, preventing air contamination and allowing it to be reused effectively.

The system feeds steam into the E2E FlowCondenser, transforming it into hot water (85-95°C) that can be repurposed in other stages of production, such as blanching, heating, or cleaning. This revolutionary process focuses on converting extracted moisture into reusable water, promoting sustainability.

Tested in a live production environment, the E2E SteamClosure exceeded expectations. According to R&D Engineer Dennis Rademakers, also available on stand 184, the results surpassed both internal and customer projections, highlighting the product’s success.

The E2E concept enables a future-proof, sustainable production process, transforming emissions into energy. Beyond emission reduction, the hermetically sealed design stabilizes the drying process by maintaining constant temperature and humidity, ensuring better quality control. Additionally, the sterile, air-free environment enhances hygiene, while the automatic draining feature reduces condensation and cleaning requirements.

Overall, the E2E SteamClosure benefits both customers and the planet by promoting efficiency, hygiene, and sustainability in the production process.

Date of market introduction in Belgium (if still in development: expected date of launch)
30-11-23

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Tummers' SteamClosure technology offers significant advantages in terms of innovation, sustainability, and future readiness. By optimizing the steam process in production, it reduces energy consumption and CO2 emissions, contributing to a more sustainable industry. Innovatively designed, this technology increases efficiency and product quality while maximizing resource use. This not only makes companies more environmentally friendly but also more competitive in the future-oriented market, where sustainable production processes are increasingly critical.

Added value for the user (in commercial terms, user-friendliness ...)
- Energy savings: The SteamClosure increases production efficiency by recovering and reusing heat, leading to lower energy costs. Improved product quality: Thanks to the controlled steam environment, products are evenly heated, ensuring consistent quality. - Faster production times: The optimized steam process allows for quicker product processing, resulting in higher production speeds. - Sustainability: The system helps reduce CO₂ emissions, aligning with environmentally friendly business strategies. - Cost savings: In addition to lower energy costs, the system also reduces operational expenses through less waste and reduced maintenance requirements.

Added value for the further sustainability and professionalization of the potato sector.
The SteamClosure supports sustainability in the potato sector through energy savings, CO₂ reduction, and less waste. It enhances professionalization with improved product quality, increased efficiency, and innovative technology.