Microwave Techniques continuous microwave cooking unit (MIP11) is a high-volume bacon cooking system for pre-cooked bacon and other foods. These are large-scale, modular, configured per order units, designed to fit your needs. This system meets the requirements for a broad range of food applications, including its most common: bacon cooking. Discuss your facility requirements and customizable options with our team today.
Continuous Microwave Cooking: MIP11 System Design and Features
The MIP11 continuous microwave cooking system design centers around smooth, efficient, and continuous cooking. These factors are essential for meeting today’s production demands. Design features and options for the MIP11 include:
- Processes up to 1,800 lbs. (817 kg) of product per hour
- Uniform heating of various products up to 3 inches thick
- Ability to preheat, postheat, or completely cook a variety of foods
- Precise controls of speed and power for maximum processing flexibility
- A thick insulated processing cavity for heat containment and energy efficiency
- Custom configured system layouts to accomodate specific customer requirements
This unit provides efficient, uniform, and continuous microwave cooking to provide consistent, proven results.
System Dimensions and Electrical Specifications
DIMENSIONS
The basic MIP11 system consists of multiple 4-foot wide by 12-foot long (1.3 meters by 3.7 meters) cooking cavities. The conveyor system is 3 feet (0.9 meter) wide. Each cavity is able to support power from one or two microwave generators. Each generator provides up to 75 kilowatts of power at a frequency of 915 MHz.
The system includes all controls, plus input and output conveyors. The basic system product opening is 3 inches (76 mm) high by 36 inches (864 mm) wide. Overall length of a basic, single cavity system is 24.5 feet (7.5 meters).
On time delivery, detailed operator training, complete assistance for a fully operationl installation, plus maintenance programs, remote troubleshooting, and ongoing support are hallmarks of our service.
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Electrical specifications per generator, United States:
| INPUT LOAD 480 volts 3 phase 50/60 cycles 135 amps 103 KVA | MICROWAVE OUTPUT 75 kW CW 915 MHz 0.9 power factor |
The Advantages of Using a Continuous Microwave Cooking System
A continuous microwave cooking system allows for high-volume heating of a broad range of product applications. One particular advantage of utilizing a system like the MIP11 is its advanced feed technology, which efficiently and evenly applies microwave energy. Other unique advantages to utilizing continuous microwave cooking systems include:
- Providing flexible, continuous cooking
- Expandable at any time to increase production
- Simple, user-friendly system software and controls
- Ability to remote troubleshoot with our service technicians
- Automatic system monitoring and control with exclusive product sensors
- Remote system monitoring and tracking via information management system
Modular Units and System Options
Microwave Techniques offers a variety of options for its continuous microwave cooking units, including:
- A complete 2-inch (50 mm) thick insulated cavity for heat containment and energy efficiency
- Belt cleaning system employing high-pressure water to remove product residue and grease from the oven belt
- Air Dry high pressure blow-off system to remove excess grease and water before packaging, or water from conveyor belt after washing
Additionally, our modular units, configured per requirement, are available in the following general layouts:
| Model | Microwave Power* | Overall Length (feet) [meters]** |
|---|---|---|
| MIP11-1 | 75 or 150 kW | 24.5 [7.5] |
| MIP11-2 | 225 or 300 kW | 37.5 [11.5] |
| MIP11-3 | 375 or 450 kW | 50.5 [15.4] |
| MIP11-4 | 525 or 600 kW | 63.5 [19.4] |
*Note: Expansion beyond 600 kW is available
**Note: Length includes microwave suppression assemblies, but does not include extension conveyors on either end.
About Continuous Microwave Cooking Systems
How does product move through the system?
A standard, 3-foot wide (0.9 meter) positive drive, articulated belt of microwave transparent material transports the food product through the oven. However, non-standard belts in other widths and materials are also available.
What are the typical foods processed in a continuous microwave cooking system?
Portion-controlled bacon, pre-cooked bacon, raw bacon, other meats, poultry, fish, and other food products.
Are there safety features integrated into the system?
Interlocking access doors on the microwave generators meet all applicable government (OSHA and Health and Human Services) safety standards. These provide the safest operating environment available on the marketplace. In addition, fittings can also be provided on the oven to interface with an optional, customer-supplied fire suppression system. Also, lights and customer-supplied temperature sensors may be used in the oven to send signals to trigger the system.
How is a continuous microwave cooking unit able to be regularly and thoroughly cleaned?
The system ovens and transmitters are manufactured from stainless steel, 4-rated, and wash-down safe.
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