PPM Technologies, a prominent entity within Duravant’s Food Sorting and Handling Group, has launched the third generation of its FlavorWright All-in-One seasoning system. This new iteration introduces practical updates inspired by direct feedback from processors, significantly improving reliability, efficiency, and operator experience in continuous coating applications.
The FlavorWright All-in-One is a compact, portable solution designed to integrate both liquid and dry seasoning within a single unit. It is particularly suited for continuously coating a variety of products, including snacks, nuts, confectioneries, cereals, vegetables, fruits, and frozen foods. Jack Lee, Duravant Group president — food sorting and handling, stated, “Many of the enhancements in the Gen 3 came directly from processors in the field who told us what would make their systems reliable, efficient, and easy to operate. These are practical updates that bring real value.”
The Gen 3 model introduces several design features that enhance safety, maintenance, and product flow. Wiring is now routed through the frame for better operator safety and washdown efficiency, simplifying cleaning procedures. A programmable light alarm beacon provides customisable visual alerts for real-time system status, product levels, and process conditions.
To reduce spillage and maintain consistent product flow, the Mini VF infeed conveyor now includes new side guards. Additionally, optional forklift mounts have been introduced to facilitate safe and easy transport around processing plants. Several critical updates have been made to the seasoning drum, enhancing capacity and application flexibility. Upgraded magnetic drum mounts are designed to support high-capacity applications, providing improved stability, especially when processing dense products like nuts.
A new angle indicator aids operators in quickly setting the ideal drum position for different products, ensuring consistency. The most robust addition is a new bolt-on, stainless-steel drum option that offers enhanced durability and accommodates customisable flight configurations. This is particularly beneficial for high-temperature or frozen foods and operations requiring metal-detectable components in the product contact zone.
Designed as a pre-engineered, standardised system, the FlavorWright All-in-One offers faster lead times and an economical price point. Processors can select between volumetric or gravimetric metering, with the latter incorporating load cells for greater accuracy. This flexibility allows processors to align control complexity and precision with their specific operational needs and workforce capabilities.
The system is engineered for seamless integration, connecting with upstream and downstream equipment via Ethernet or 24 V signals. It can also be configured to monitor and control connected systems directly through its human-machine interface (HMI). Additionally, the unit features IP65-rated washdown capability and food-grade materials throughout. Quick-release components on the seasoning hopper and plastic drum enable product changeover in as little as five minutes, depending on the application.
PPM supports the new system with its global service organisation, offering installation assistance, preventive maintenance, and responsive technical support, including remote commissioning for efficient setup and training.
