GARDABAER, ICELAND — Marel introduced a new ModularOven+, offering customizable state-of-the-art oven technology. The Marel ModularOven+ is designed to meet varied production needs with flexibility and high yield while also providing machine health monitoring.

With the ModularOven+, processors can begin with essential features and add more capacity or features as needed, such as transitioning from 500 kW to 900 kW heaters.

Drawing on over three decades of expertise in heating technology, Marel created the ModularOven+ with two separate zones, each with independent controls for temperature, dew point and air speed. The technology allows for high versatility for two different climates, whether steaming, cooking or roasting.

Equipped with an air regulation system featuring high-tech diffusers and multiple temperature sensors per zone, the ModularOven+ ensures optimal airflow, even heat distribution and ideal moisture content. The result is a consistent core temperature and reproducible quality. The system enables lower core temperature averages, leading to shorter cooking times and significant energy savings. The combination of separate climate zones and air regulation results in up to 6% higher yield compared to other comparable ovens, Marel said.

With the integrated SmartBase software, processors can proactively analyze performance, identify areas for improvement and pinpoint potential issues before they occur. This internal digital engine offers the opportunity to remotely monitor the health of the oven with support from Marel. SmartBase goes beyond visualization of the extra data it retrieves on the dashboard. Combined with predictive, standardized maintenance, SmartBase reduces unexpected downtime.