BIGTEM FLAME ROASTING & GRILL MARKING LINES

Vegetable Roasting Line & Grill Marking

Vegetable roasting line and grill marking systems from Bigtem deliver consistent, high-quality flame roasting and attractive surface marking for premium value-added vegetables.

Processors use our vegetable roasting line for peppers, eggplants (aubergines), onions, zucchini, and similar products to create authentic fire-roasted flavor, uniform charring, and professional grill marks that command higher market prices. These systems support a wide range of capacities. With dedicated US-based support through VegTech Systems in Alpharetta, GA, you get reliable engineering, installation, and service.

Key Equipment in Our Vegetable Roasting Line

1. Heat Radiation Belt Type Tunnel Roaster

  • Ideal for skin roasting / flame peeling of peppers, eggplants, and onions.
  • High-temperature stainless steel rod conveyor capable of withstanding up to 700°C in the product zone.
  • Proprietary gas/air mixing burners for stable blue flame and uniform radiant heat across the full belt width.
  • Fully insulated roasting tunnel with heat-resistant firebrick lining and glasswool for maximum energy efficiency.
  • Adjustable conveyor speed with automatic ignition and flame-safety interlocks.

2. Rod Type Roaster

  • Designed specifically for cored peppers and similar vegetables.
  • 100mm height stainless steel studs mounted on dual chain tracks with 100mm spacing.
  • Inner tunnel surface lined with 1400°C heat-resistant firebrick and outer insulation with 50mm glasswool.
  • Single-stage burners compatible with LPG, LNG, CNG, or natural gas.

3. Grill Marker (RAGM 21 – Roast Aroma Enriched)

  • Creates consistent, high-contrast grill marks on sliced vegetables such as eggplant, zucchini, and peppers.
  • Dual gas burner-heated grooved drums for reliable performance.
  • 800mm wide stainless steel rod belt with vibratory or laying feeder system.
  • Produces authentic open-flame appearance and enhanced roast aroma.

Typical Line Integration: Upstream washing/sorting → vegetable roasting line → peeling drum or brush → cooling/pasteurization → IQF, canning, or packaging. Modular design allows standalone use or full turnkey solutions.

Bigtem Engineering Highlights:

  • 53+ years of experience (est. 1973) with 35+ engineers.
  • Vertical integration for custom sanitary design, specialized conveyors, and full-line automation with PLC/HMI controls.
  • Food-grade AISI 304 stainless steel with full washdown capability.
  • Energy-efficient burners and insulation for lower operating costs.

Commercial Benefits of Our Vegetable Roasting Line

  • Premium Product Appeal: Uniform roasting and attractive grill marks create high-value “fire-roasted” and “grilled” SKUs that sell at a premium in retail and foodservice.
  • Yield Improvement: Controlled heating reduces trim loss and over-roasting waste.
  • Labor Reduction: Fully automated continuous operation replaces slow, inconsistent manual batch roasting.
  • Consistency & Quality: Repeatable results batch after batch with precise temperature and speed control.
  • Flexibility: Easy adjustment for different products, capacities, and desired roast levels.
  • Strong ROI: Higher selling prices, reduced labor, and lower energy consumption deliver fast payback.

Typical Applications: Ajvar production, flame-peeled onions, grilled vegetable mixes, ready-meal components, IQF roasted vegetables, deli and sandwich ingredients.

Beyond the core equipment, our vegetable roasting line systems are designed with future expansion in mind. Modular components allow you to start with a single roaster or grill marker and scale up to a full integrated line as your production grows. All systems emphasize energy efficiency, easy maintenance access, and operator safety — key considerations for modern North American food processing facilities.

Our technical team also provides comprehensive support including process validation, operator training, spare parts availability, and ongoing optimization recommendations to ensure maximum performance and return on investment over the equipment’s long service life.

Why Choose VegTech Systems + Bigtem?

We are your true process partner — delivering complete vegetable roasting line solutions with full-line integration expertise and local North American support, not just isolated machines.

Our team understands the real challenges U.S. processors face: labor shortages, strict sanitation requirements, rising energy costs, and the need for flexible, reliable equipment that performs day after day.

Tell us your target products (peppers, eggplant, onions, etc.), desired capacity, current process bottlenecks, and plant constraints. We will prepare a customized layout, utility requirements, and budgetary proposal — usually within 5 business days.

Request a Quote → Call: (414) 378-9956 | sales@vegtechsystems.com

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Manufactured by Bigtem Makine A.Ş. · Istanbul, Turkey · Est. 1973

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