Recot Inc.

Eric P Farabaugh

Richard James Ruegg

Edward Leon Ouellette

Joseph H Gold

Steven Theodore Chandler

Daniel Eugene Orr

Terry Dale Klockenga

Brian Keith Bell

Scott L Robinson

Perry Hanson

Alexa W Williams

John Curtis McConn

Heinz Roel

The system and method for monolayer alignment snack chip transfer process a snack chip from a first to a second conveyor. By using a roll at the discharge of the toast oven conveyor that has a diameter that is substantially closer in size to the pickup roll of the second conveyor, mechanical devices for lifting the chips off of the toast oven conveyor can be avoided. Further, chip preforms' alignment in passing between the two conveyors is maintained.

System and method for monolayer alignment snack chip transfer

The process for making a shaped snack chip uses various components to form a chip having depth such as a bowl-shaped tortilla chip. The chips are formed by sheeting into an initial flat shape. The chips are then passed along for shaping by a mold and plunger conveyor. Once plunged to the mold shape, the chips are reduced in moisture content by baking and frying. After frying, oil is evacuated from the chips whereafter salt and flavoring is applied, if desired, prior to being packaged.

Process for making a shaped snack chip

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Eric P Farabaugh