Drum Construction – Solid single-walled carbon steel
Roaster Type – Single-pass direct flame gas/drum
Corporate Details – Privately held owner/operator
History – Paul Ribich, Owner of Roaster Dynamics, has been involved with roaster and software design for more than twenty years, working on roasters and control systems for nearly every manufacturer.
Country of Origin – United States
Manufactured in – Clearwater, Florida, USA
Controls – Gas, airflow, drum (all variable/non-stepped)
Probes/Data – Air, bean, drum speed, gas pressure/burner temp, and more on request
Data with Digital Output – All
Sizes – 500g, 3kg, 6kg, 10kg, 20kg, 35kg, 70kg
Upgrades – Upgrade kits allow for a roaster’s capacity to be upgraded at a later date: 3kg to 6kg, 10kg to 20kg, or 35kg to 70kg
Fuel – LNG or LPG
Data Capture – Compatible
Automation – Standard
Certifications – Built to pass UL.
Ancillary Equipment – Any/all compatible, available via First Crack (afterburner, loader, destoner, color sorter, grinder, etc.)
Customization – Industry-leading custom shop. Any/all requests considered: color, design, material, componentry, software, gas train, logo, etc.
Warranty – Yearlong, manufacturer
Service and Support – Free First Crack phone/email. Additional support offered directly through owner/operator in tandem with First Crack. Day rates and travel expenses apply.
Lead Time – Depends on the roaster, presently quoting 4-6 months.
Shipping – Billed at-cost, quoted as-requested. Ships from Florida, USA
Price – email info@firstcrack.com for a quote
Discounting – Not available
Rent-to-Own – Not available
Non-new options – First Crack showroom models, when available
Other Costs – None
References – Available upon request
Payment Schedule – 50% down, 50% prior to shipping, shipping billed separately. Policy subject to change.
Financing – Not offered
Trade-Ins – Not offered, but roasters (10kg, 35kg) can be upgraded to larger sizes.
Buy-backs (upsizing within brand) – Not available
Installation – Performed by local mechanical contractor with Roaster Dynamics and First Crack support. Industrial roasters installed by Roaster Dynamics.
General Requirements – Standard electrical requirements (110V or 220V, single phase or three phase), 7″ LNG water column/14″ LPG water column
Site Visits – Available from First Crack
Training/Education – Roaster Dynamics Certified course available from First Crack, online or in-person (at First Crack or on-site).
