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For most industrial potato chip production lines, the loss rate of raw materials (mainly potatoes) is roughly between 5% and 10%.
 
This range covers all possible losses from cleaning, peeling, slicing, frying to packaging, such as:
· weight loss due to cleaning and peeling;
· Elimination of substandard potato chips (such as excessive frying, poor shape);
· breakage or debris in the production process;
· Screening of defective products before packaging.
 
Influence factor
1. Potato quality
High-quality potatoes have a lower rate of attrition because they contain fewer spots, diseases, or other parts that affect consumption.
2. Processing technology
Advanced slicing technology and precise frying control reduce losses caused by improper processing.
3. Equipment efficiency
The efficient equipment not only increases the production rate, but also reduces the breakage rate during processing.
4. Operation management level
Good operational management and quality control can further reduce unproductive wastage, such as waste caused by human error and equipment failure.
5. Seasonal variations
Seasonal availability and quality fluctuations of potatoes can also indirectly affect the rate of loss.
6. Storage conditions
Good storage conditions can extend the shelf life of raw materials and reduce the loss caused by deterioration. This includes controlling the temperature and humidity of the warehouse and avoiding direct sunlight.
 
Methods to reduce wear and tear
· Strictly control the quality of procurement: Choose high-quality and stable potato suppliers to reduce the ratio of unqualified raw materials.
· Optimize the process flow: The introduction of automation and intelligent equipment, improve the machining accuracy, reduce the error caused by manual operation.
· Staff training: Strengthen the skills training of front-line workers to improve their operational proficiency and quality awareness.
· Strengthen storage management: Improve storage conditions to ensure that raw materials are protected from moisture and deterioration during storage, thus reducing losses.
· Quality control: Establish a sound quality management system, from raw materials into the warehouse to finished products out of the warehouse supervision, to ensure that every link can meet the minimum loss standards.
 
It is important to note that although there is a generally accepted range of attrition rates, the actual figures can vary depending on specific operational details and the effectiveness of business management. Some leading companies can gain an advantage over the competition by upgrading production equipment, optimizing production and supply chain management, and even reducing attrition rates to below the industry average. Therefore, advanced equipment, refined management and technological innovation are always the key to reduce losses and improve efficiency.
 
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The following is other knowledge related to potato chips production line that I have summarized based on long-term work experience, for your reference. I hope it will be helpful to you.
1.Introduction to the main equipment and functions of potato chip production line.
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4.How long does it take to replace key components in the potato chip production line?
5.What are the common causes of wastage in potato chip production?
6.How to do daily inspection of potato chips production line?
7.Maintenance skills for potato chip production line.

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