Oil Solutions Group
Transforming Oil Filtering Processes in Commercial Kitchens

In restaurant operations, managing oil involves employing mechanical oil filtration devices. These devices work by draining cooking oil from the fryer into a designated container, then passing it through a filter to eliminate impurities. This process significantly influences food quality, operational efficiency, and employee safety.

However, despite its importance, this system can be messy, physically demanding, and potentially hazardous. Due to these challenges, restaurants may end up disposing of large quantities of oil prematurely.

Addressing these challenges directly, Oil Solutions Group® offers practical oil management solutions designed for long-term savings through advanced filtration products. Its product line simplifies and speeds up the oil management process, enhancing operational efficiency and employee satisfaction, ultimately leading to higher retention rates. Oil Solutions Group is committed to bringing objective criteria to the oil industry, establishing itself as a leader in the field.

The company’s flagship product, Masterfil® filters, is a result of extensive research and development in collaboration with a major university’s food sciences department. Masterfil filters are crafted from proprietary NSF fabric and are scientifically designed to prolong the lifespan of cooking oil in commercial food service establishments.

With a half-micron filtration capability, Masterfil filters distinguish themselves by the increased thickness and weight, eliminating the risk of tearing or ripping commonly associated with traditional paper filters. The design, akin to a dry-fit shirt, allows for depth in the filter media, efficiently capturing particulates as the cooking oil passes through.
It also reduces strain on pumps and motors in the mechanical oil filtration system responsible for enhancing equipment longevity and offering a cost-effective advantage.

Masterfil boasts remarkable longevity of a full week, reducing the need for daily filter replacements that often result in discarding significant amounts of perfectly good cooking oil. The environmental impact of this waste reduction is particularly noteworthy when considering the cumulative effect across numerous restaurants. The filter media adheres to FDA standards, offering a seamless drop-in replacement for existing mechanical filtration equipment without requiring additional tools or hardware.

In terms of operational efficiency, Masterfil simplifies the traditional process. Unlike the standard practice of employees spending around 30 minutes to clean and reload paper filters, using Masterfil requires a mere five-minute task of scraping the filter. This not only potentially frees up operational hours but also allows employees to conclude their work earlier, minimizing exposure to potentially hazardous tasks.

The compelling case study further underscores the transformative impact of Masterfil filters in the commercial kitchen landscape. In the rapidly expanding chicken tender or boneless chicken segment, a specific company faced significant challenges in the efficient implementation of oil filtering processes, particularly in ensuring nightly completion.

The repercussions of irregular oil filtering negatively impacted the final product, leading to inconsistency that leaves customers uncertain about the product’s quality. To address this issue, they collaborated with Oil Solutions Group and adopted a more streamlined and effective process through Masterfil, reducing the task from 30-minutes to five-minutes. This improvement not only makes the task more manageable for employees but also enhances the consistency of the product by filtering down to a ½ micron, compared to the previous 80-micron level.

The implementation of Masterfil has resulted in numerous benefits, including a more enjoyable task for employees, increased product consistency, and substantial savings in oil waste, extending the life of the oil. On average, the annual savings in employee labor costs amount to $5,000 per fryer. The client had four fryers on average per operation which translates to a net savings of $20,000 per year, achieved simply by transitioning to a more user-friendly filter media that is easy to comply.

The key to this success lies in having a skilled team that possesses decades of expertise in fryers, filtration, and oil science. The team’s commitment to customer service is evident through their availability during weekends and evenings, providing expertise gleaned from hands-on operational experience. This commitment sets them apart, ensuring a level of service and knowledge that is unparalleled in the industry. As Oil Solutions Group continues to innovate and set industry standards in transforming oil management practices, it is poised to make a lasting impact on the dynamic and demanding landscape of commercial kitchens.