Industrial compound potato chips processing line for commercial snack factories. Turnkey solution including mixing, forming, frying, seasoning, and packaging. Customizable capacity, food-grade stainless steel, stable output, and low operating cost.
The Compound Potato Chips Processing Line is a fully automated industrial solution designed to produce formed potato chips made from potato flakes or potato granules, combined with starches, seasonings, and functional ingredients. Unlike traditional sliced potato chips, compound potato chips are shaped through dough mixing, sheeting, forming, frying, and seasoning, offering high consistency, flexible shapes, and controlled production costs.
This production line is widely used by:
Snack food manufacturing factories
Potato chip brands and OEM/ODM producers
Export-oriented snack processors
Food factories seeking high-efficiency, standardized snack production
As a professional compound potato chips processing line manufacturer, HSYL provides turnkey solutions, including process design, equipment supply, factory layout planning, installation guidance, and technical training.
Compound potato chips are made from reconstituted potato dough, rather than sliced fresh potatoes. The raw materials typically include:
Potato flakes or potato powder
Modified starch
Corn or wheat flour (optional)
Water
Seasonings and additives
This process allows:
Stable product quality
Lower raw material loss
Flexible chip shapes (flat, wave, stackable)
Easier control of thickness and texture
Compound chips are commonly used for:
Stackable potato chips
Shaped snack chips
Customized flavored chips
Raw Material Feeding
→ Mixing & Dough Preparation
→ Dough Sheeting
→ Cutting / Forming
→ Conveying
→ Frying
→ De-oiling
→ Cooling
→ Seasoning
→ Packaging
Each step is designed for continuous, hygienic, and stable production, ensuring uniform chip size, texture, and flavor.
The production line begins with a powder feeding system for potato flakes, starch, and other dry ingredients.
Key features:
Screw or vacuum feeding
Dust-free operation
Accurate feeding control
Suitable for large-scale snack factories
The industrial dough mixer blends potato flakes, starch, water, and additives into a uniform dough.
Functions:
Even hydration of potato flakes
Stable dough consistency
Adjustable mixing time and speed
Uniform mixing is essential for consistent texture and forming quality.
The mixed dough enters the sheeting machine, where it is rolled into a continuous sheet.
Key features:
Adjustable thickness control
Stainless steel rollers
Smooth, crack-free dough sheet
This step determines the final chip thickness and crispness.
The cutting or forming machine shapes the dough sheet into chips.
Available shapes:
Flat chips
Wavy chips
Custom molds for branded shapes
Advantages:
High precision
Minimal waste
Stable forming at high speed
Food-grade conveyors transport formed chips smoothly to the frying section.
Benefits:
Prevent deformation
Maintain spacing
Continuous operation
The continuous frying machine is the core equipment of the compound potato chips line.
Key functions:
Rapid moisture removal
Texture and flavor development
Oil absorption control
Features:
Automatic temperature control
Oil circulation and filtration
Gas or electric heating options
After frying, chips pass through a vibrating or centrifugal de-oiling machine.
Advantages:
Reduces surface oil
Improves taste and shelf life
Enhances packaging stability
The cooling conveyor reduces chip temperature before seasoning.
Functions:
Prevent seasoning melting
Stabilize chip structure
Prepare for flavor coating
The automatic seasoning machine evenly applies flavor powder or liquid seasoning.
Features:
Drum-type or tumbler seasoning
Adjustable seasoning ratio
Uniform coating
Supports multiple flavors such as:
Salt
BBQ
Cheese
Sour cream & onion
Finished chips are packed using a multi-head weighing and packaging system.
Packaging options:
Pillow bags
Nitrogen-flushed bags
Retail or bulk packaging
Stable raw material supply
Lower production cost vs sliced chips
Flexible product shapes
High automation level
Consistent taste and appearance
HSYL provides customized capacities, including:
100 kg/hour
300 kg/hour
500 kg/hour
1000 kg/hour and above
Capacity selection depends on:
Factory size
Market demand
Frying system configuration
Food-contact parts: SUS304 stainless steel
Hygienic design for easy cleaning
Compliant with CE, HACCP, ISO, and GMP standards
Potato chips factories
Snack food manufacturing plants
Export snack production
Private-label snack brands
OEM/ODM snack processors
Professional snack processing equipment manufacturer
Turnkey project experience
Custom layout & engineering support
Stable equipment quality
Global after-sales service
A: Potato flakes or potato powder, starch, water, and seasonings.
A: Yes. Forming molds and cutters are customizable.
A: Yes. Compound processing is ideal for stackable chip products.
A: Gas, electric, or thermal oil heating options.
A: Yes. Frying parameters and de-oiling systems help reduce oil absorption.
A: Yes. The system complies with international food safety standards.
A: Yes. The seasoning system supports multiple flavor types.
The Compound Potato Chips Processing Line is an efficient, flexible, and cost-effective solution for modern snack food manufacturing. By using reconstituted potato dough, manufacturers gain better control over quality, shape, and production costs. With HSYL’s professional engineering support and turnkey service, customers can quickly establish or upgrade compound potato chips production facilities for global markets.
Raw material washing, grading, and pre-treatment
High-speed precision cutter
Cooking, baking, or sterilization
Rapid cooling with precise temperature control
Automated packaging, sealing, and labeling