WOOD PELLET FRYER
Wood Pellet Batch Fryer Machine Manufacturer in India – SS Engineering Works
We’ve been making wood pellet batch fryer machines at our Ecotech III, Greater Noida factory since 2011. The wood pellet fryer is mechanically identical to our standard batch fryer -same SS304 body, same oil filter, same de-oiling conveyor -with one change: instead of LPG cylinders or a diesel tank, the heat comes from compressed biomass wood pellets fed through an automated burner. That single change in fuel source is what most of our Punjab and Haryana buyers come to us specifically for. Pellets are running at roughly ₹9–12/kg in most of North India right now. LPG commercial cylinders are closer to ₹95/kg equivalent. That gap is where the savings come from.
Capacity runs from 50 kg/hr to 500 kg/hr. We supply wood pellet fryers for namkeen, sev, boondi, fryums, papad, and mixed snack lines. Clients include Haldiram, Bikaji, Bikano, and Patanjali. If you’re currently running on LPG or diesel and your monthly fuel bill is above ₹60,000, this page is directly relevant to your operation. Call +91 98184 89414 with your current fuel type and monthly consumption -we’ll calculate the actual saving for your specific fryer size before you decide anything.
- Capacity: 50 / 100 / 250 / 500 kg/hr
- Fuel: Compressed wood pellet biomass
- Burner: Automated pellet feeder -adjustable burn rate, no manual stoking
- Heat exchanger: External indirect -combustion gases fully separated from oil and product
- Body: SS304 rectangular or circular -your choice based on product type
- Oil filter: Built-in, removes starch continuously all shift
- Available as: Batch fryer or continuous fryer configuration
- Free installation and operator training included
What the Wood Pellet Fryer Actually Saves -Real Numbers
Most manufacturers asking about this fryer want one specific answer before anything else: how much does it actually save? Here are the approximate running costs for a 100 kg/hr fryer across a single 8-hour shift, based on current fuel prices in North India:
| Fuel Type | Consumption/hr | Cost/hr (approx.) | 8-hr shift cost | Monthly (26 shifts) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPG | ~3.5 kg/hr | ~₹330 | ~₹2,640 | ~₹68,640 |
| Diesel | ~4.5 litres/hr | ~₹405 | ~₹3,240 | ~₹84,240 |
| Wood Pellet | ~15 kg/hr | ~₹135 | ~₹1,080 | ~₹28,080 |
On a 100 kg/hr fryer running 26 shifts a month, switching from LPG to wood pellet saves approximately ₹40,000/month. On a 250 kg/hr fryer, that scales to roughly ₹1 lakh per month. These figures use commercial LPG at ~₹95/kg, diesel at ~₹90/litre, and wood pellet at ~₹9/kg. Your actual saving depends on the pellet price in your state -call us with your location and we will give you a specific calculation.
What Our Wood Pellet Batch Fryer Machine Includes
Every unit ships production-ready. No components to source separately. Standard scope on every wood pellet batch fryer machine:
- SS304 fryer body -rectangular or circular, chosen based on your product type
- Automated biomass pellet feeder -adjustable feed rate, holds temperature without manual attention
- External indirect heat exchanger -combustion stays fully outside the oil chamber
- Digital thermostat and temperature controller -consistent frying heat from batch to batch
- Built-in oil filter -removes starch fines throughout the shift, extends oil life
- De-oiling conveyor -VFD-controlled belt speed, removes surface oil before seasoning
- Flavour drum with slurry delivery -uniform masala and salt on every batch
- PLC panel with HMI -on fully automatic variants
The external indirect heat exchanger needs a specific mention because it is the specification that separates a proper wood pellet fryer machine from a traditional wooden bhatti design. On a bhatti, combustion gases pass close to or through the oil -over time that affects oil quality, shortens oil life, and can affect product taste. Our system burns the pellets in a separate chamber. Heat transfers through the exchanger wall. The oil never sees combustion gas. Oil life is comparable to LPG -which is not something most pellet fryer buyers expect when they first ask.
Is the Wood Pellet Fryer Right for Your Operation?
Honest answer -it depends on where you are and how much you produce. Two direct assessments:
✓ Wood Pellet Fryer Makes Sense
- You are in Punjab, Haryana, UP, Rajasthan, or MP -pellet supply is established
- Monthly LPG or diesel bill is above ₹60,000
- You run at least one full shift per day consistently
- You have space for 200–500 kg pellet buffer stock on site
- You want to reduce fuel cost without disrupting your process
✗ Stick with LPG or Diesel If:
- Pellet supply in your district is unreliable or priced above ₹15/kg
- You run less than one full shift per day -savings won’t justify setup
- You have no space for pellet storage on site
- Your location needs instant fuel top-up without advance planning
Call us with your state and district. We deal with pellet suppliers across North and Central India and can tell you straight whether your location has reliable supply before you make any decision.
Wood Pellet Fryer vs LPG Batch Fryer -What Actually Changes
| Factor | Wood Pellet Fryer | LPG Batch Fryer |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel cost/shift | ~₹1,080 (100 kg/hr) | ~₹2,640 (100 kg/hr) |
| Fuel availability | Requires established pellet supplier network | LPG cylinders available everywhere in India |
| Storage | 200–500 kg pellet stock on site | LPG cylinders with safety clearance |
| Startup time | 8–12 minutes to reach fry temperature | 3–5 minutes |
| Ash removal | Weekly -10 to 15 minutes | None |
| Oil quality | Same as LPG -indirect heat exchanger protects oil | Standard -direct flame with oil filter |
| Fryer body | Identical SS304 body -same machine, different heat source | SS304 body -same |
| Conversion | Existing LPG fryer can be converted -call to assess | — |
The fryer body, oil filter, de-oiling conveyor, and flavour drum are identical across all fuel variants. Starting with LPG and wanting to switch to wood pellet later is possible -we can retrofit the pellet burner and heat exchanger without replacing the full unit.
What It Fries
Sev, boondi, bhujia, namkeen, fryums pellets, papad, mathri, chakli, kurkure, poha chivda, mixed namkeen -the full standard batch fryer product range.
Manufacturers in Punjab and Haryana running sev and boondi on two to three shifts daily get the highest return from the wood pellet configuration. At two shifts and 100 kg/hr, the fuel saving over LPG is roughly ₹80,000 per month. Most operations in that usage pattern recover the additional setup cost within 12 to 18 months and run at lower cost indefinitely after that.
Why SS Engineering Works
No distributors. No resellers. Ecotech III, Greater Noida -same address since 2011. The person who builds your wood pellet batch fryer machine installs it at your factory and picks up your call when something needs adjusting six months in. Manufacturers across Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Maharashtra, and Gujarat came to us after other suppliers went silent post-installation. That’s the most common reason people switch to us.
- Factory visits welcome -machine running live, visit before you order
- Zero outsourcing -built, installed, and serviced entirely in-house
- 1-year mechanical warranty on all components
- AMC available post-warranty
- Spare parts dispatched same week from Greater Noida
Related Machines
- Batch Fryer Machine -all fuel types, 50 to 500 kg/hr
- Rectangular Batch Fryer -multi-product per shift, flat snacks
- Circular Batch Fryer -round and ring-shaped snacks
- Continuous Automatic Fryer -for high-volume single-product lines
- Namkeen Frying Line -oil filter and seasoning drum included
- Fryums Pellet Frying Line -continuous automatic setup
Wood Pellet Batch Fryer Machine -Frequently Asked Questions
What is a wood pellet batch fryer machine?
A standard industrial batch fryer -SS304 body, oil filter, de-oiling conveyor -where the heating system uses compressed wood pellet biomass instead of LPG or diesel. An automated pellet feeder controls burn rate and maintains frying temperature. An external indirect heat exchanger keeps combustion gases fully separated from the cooking oil. SS Engineering Works manufactures wood pellet fryers from 50 to 500 kg/hr in rectangular and circular configurations.
How much does a wood pellet fryer save compared to LPG?
On a 100 kg/hr fryer running 26 shifts per month, approximately ₹40,000/month over LPG at current fuel prices. On a 250 kg/hr fryer, roughly ₹1 lakh per month. Actual figures depend on your pellet purchase price -call us with your location for a specific calculation.
What is the difference between a wood pellet fryer and a wooden bhatti fryer?
A traditional bhatti uses raw firewood or coal with direct heat -combustion gases can reach the oil and affect quality over time. Our wood pellet fryer machine uses compressed pellets with an automated feeder and external indirect heat exchanger. Combustion is fully separated from oil and product. Temperature is controlled automatically -no manual stoking. Oil life is comparable to LPG operation.
Where do I source wood pellets in India?
Supply is strongest in Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh. In Maharashtra and Gujarat it varies by district. Call us with your location -we work with pellet suppliers across North and Central India and can tell you whether reliable supply is available in your area before you order.
What is the wood pellet batch fryer machine price in India?
Wood pellet batch fryer machine price varies by capacity (50–500 kg/hr), fryer body type, and included components. Every machine is built to specification -no fixed price list. Call +91 98184 89414 for a direct quote.
Can my existing LPG fryer be converted to wood pellet?
In most cases, yes. If your existing fryer body is SS304 and in good condition, we can retrofit the pellet burner and indirect heat exchanger without replacing the full unit. Call us with your fryer model and capacity for a conversion assessment.
What maintenance does the wood pellet burner require?
Weekly ash removal from the burner chamber -10 to 15 minutes. Periodic lubrication of the pellet feeder mechanism per the maintenance schedule. Annual burner servicing is included in our AMC. Ash removal is the only additional task the wood pellet system requires that an LPG fryer does not.