Lincat Opus 800 Vortech High Efficiency Gas Fryer, Natural Gas, Model- OG8115/OP/N

Lincat OG8115/OP Opus 800 Vortech High-Efficiency Gas Fryer with Pumped Filtration – 16 Litre

Available in:
* OG8115/OP/N – Natural Gas
* OG8115/OP/P – Propane Gas

The Lincat OG8115/OP Vortech is no ordinary commercial gas fryer. Designed for businesses where frying is a major part of the operation, it combines exceptional output, advanced pumped oil filtration and independently tested energy efficiency to help reduce two of the biggest ongoing costs associated with commercial frying – gas and cooking oil.

Delivering up to 51kg of chips per hour from a compact 400mm wide footprint, the Vortech is designed for demanding pubs, restaurants, hotels, takeaways and high-volume catering operations.

At the heart of the fryer is Lincat’s Vortech technology. The OG8115/OP has achieved an independently BSI-tested energy efficiency of 97%, making it significantly more energy efficient than a conventional commercial gas fryer.

The benefits continue with Lincat’s integral two-stage pumped filtration system. Oil can be filtered quickly and safely while still hot, helping remove food debris and contaminants which contribute to oil deterioration. Lincat states that regular filtration can extend cooking oil life by up to 75% – potentially producing substantial ongoing savings for businesses with a high frying demand.

Why Choose Vortech Over a Regular Opus Filtration Fryer?

The standard Opus filtration fryers already provide the convenience and cost-saving benefits of integral pumped oil filtration. The Vortech goes further by combining filtration with Lincat’s exceptionally efficient Vortech gas heating system.

This makes the OG8115/OP particularly attractive to high-volume operators where the additional initial investment can potentially be recovered through reduced energy and oil consumption.

For a kitchen that only fries occasionally, a standard Opus fryer may be sufficient. For a busy operation using its fryer heavily every day, the Vortech’s combination of high output, exceptional energy efficiency and oil management can make a compelling long-term business case.

Proven in Major UK Hospitality Operations

Vortech is not simply an efficiency concept on paper. Lincat equipment incorporating Vortech fryer technology has been selected by major UK hospitality operators including Marston’s following operational trials.

In Lincat’s published Marston’s case study, the pub operator highlighted the Vortech fryer for its energy efficiency, rapid recovery and reduced heat output into the kitchen. Despite its higher initial purchase price, Marston’s reported that the energy savings and automatic oil filtration produced an estimated payback period of approximately nine months in its operation.

Actual savings and payback will naturally depend on usage, energy costs, oil costs and operating practices, but for high-volume frying applications the potential savings are significant.

Key Features -
* Premium Lincat Opus 800 Vortech gas fryer
* Independently BSI-tested 97% energy efficiency
* Integral two-stage pumped oil filtration
* Lincat states regular filtration can extend oil life by up to 75%
* Up to 51kg of chips per hour
* Powerful 22kW gas output
* 16 litre oil capacity
* Single tank with two frying baskets
* Filters oil while still hot
* Filtered oil can be returned ready for frying in under 5 minutes
* Fast recovery for demanding service periods
* High output from a compact 400mm wide footprint
* Reduced energy wastage compared with conventional gas frying
* Oil filtration helps reduce ongoing cooking-oil costs
* Designed for high-volume professional kitchens
* Stainless steel construction
* Supplied with two baskets
* Available for Natural Gas or Propane
* 2-year Lincat parts and labour warranty

Gas & Electrical Requirements -
* Gas Heat Input – 22kW
* OG8115/OP/N – Natural Gas
* OG8115/OP/P – Propane Gas
* Electrical Supply – 230V single phase
* Electrical Power – 100W
* UK 3-Pin Plug – Yes
* Electrical Hardwiring – No
* Three Phase Electricity – Not Required
* A standard 230V electrical socket is required for the fryer's electrical systems and pumped filtration
* Gas installation must be carried out by a suitably qualified commercial gas engineer

Technical Specification -
* Model – OG8115/OP
* Range – Lincat Opus 800 Vortech
* Product Type – Free-standing high-efficiency gas fryer with pumped filtration
* Tank Configuration – Single tank
* Oil Capacity – 16 litres
* Baskets – 2
* Maximum Chip Output – Up to 51kg per hour
* Gas Rating – 22kW
* Energy Efficiency – 97% independently BSI tested
* Filtration – Integral two-stage pumped filtration
* Electrical Supply – 230V single phase
* Electrical Load – 100W
* Electrical Connection – UK 3-pin plug
* Dimensions – 400(W) x 800(D) x 1085(H)mm
* Weight – 86kg
* Construction – Stainless steel
* Warranty – 2 years parts and labour

A Premium Fryer Designed to Reduce Running Costs

The OG8115/OP costs more initially than Lincat’s conventional Opus 800 filtration fryers, but that is not the whole story. For a high-volume operator, fryer purchase price can be relatively small compared with the ongoing cost of gas and continually replacing cooking oil.

Vortech is designed to attack both of those costs – combining 97% independently tested energy efficiency with filtration technology capable of extending oil life by up to 75%.

For businesses running their fryers hard every day, the OG8115/OP offers an opportunity to invest in lower ongoing operating costs rather than simply choosing the lowest-cost fryer at the point of purchase.

Includes typical 2–3 working day Mainland UK courier delivery – shipped directly from the manufacturer.