Afoheat™ burner technology is first in class for premium flame searing, infrared roasting, and custom grill marking solutions for value-added meat, poultry, and plant-based foods. Accelerate natural color and enhance flavor profile with high temperature gas infrared, flame, or authentic grill marks. Our surface treatment equipment incorporates the latest in sanitary design, adjustability, optional smart controls system with icon-based operator interfaces, and safety features. Marlen’s Afoheat burner system is at the core of the design, delivering unmatched reliability and safety, while maximizing product quality and consistency. Marlen’s expanding portfolio of surface treatment options are innovatively easy to maintain, minimize energy utility requirements, reduce fire risk, and boost overall efficiency compared to others on the market.

The burner control system automatically adjusts to operator recipes with precision results on product color, texture, and temperature, so you can precisely achieve your desired results. This all translates to reduced training time, shorter start-up and cleaning times, and increased production. Marlen key advancements contribute to a lower Total Cost of Ownership – Better Process…Better Food®.

Flame Searing

• Top and bottom of product surface receives direct flame contact
• Product appearance features artisan color; imparts “char” flavor
• Ideal for BBQ style and grilled veggies
• Burns the surface of meat and vegetables with longer dwell time
• Optimal distance to product surface 1" - 4" (25 mm - 100 mm)

Infrared Roasting

• Top of product surface receives intense radiant infrared heat
• Product appearance features uniform color; imparts “roasted” flavor
• Ideal for deli meats, sous vide, and novelty products
• Blisters the surface of meat and vegetables with longer dwell times
• Optimal distance to product surface 2" - 3" (50 mm - 75 mm)
• Adjustable product flip used for top and bottom surface treatment

Grill Marking

• Control of grill marker temperature from 392° F (200° C) to
  1,292° F (700° C)
• Stainless steel rings are heat resistant to 2,192° F (1,200° C), and designed for prolonged life
• Customizable branding patterns and pitches include floating rings, hash, diamond, or solid roller marks
• Optional pre-drying burners available for wet product
• Options for dual-sided grill marking
• Available as a stand-alone solution or fully integrated machine with additional burners