OK, the Open Sky production model actually is getting almost done. I'll announce the Roast-off for this year (weekend before labor day weekend) when I know.
I'm going nuts deciding on paint.
Anyone here have any idea what the big companies do with their roasters? Dip them in van-sized vats, I suppose. :-/
Seriously, this is getting tough. Food grade? Temperature resistant? Gah!
Ambex Powdercoats their components..............
How are Ambex roasters manufactured?
The Ambex roaster design was created by Ambex, Inc. The manufacturing process is completed in 2 parts for overall production of an Ambex roaster. PART 1: The steel for the roasters is fabricated in Turkey.
Once the pieces are complete, a powder coat paint is applied and baked on to withstand high heats. The body is then molded and welded together to form the shape of the roaster. This creates the outer shell for the Ambex roaster. Once the shells are complete, the roaster bodies are places on a container and shipped overseas to Charleston, where they will catch a train in port to head for Ambex. PART 2: Upon arrival to Ambex, the roaster shells are unloaded into the Clearwater, FL warehouse facility, pending final stages of production. When orders are placed for the roasters, Ambex manufacturers will complete all operations components of the equipment... including motors, burners, controls, electrical, etc... The functionality of the Ambex roaster is fully tested, then the roasters are cleaned and prepped for shipping to customer facilities. All operating parts are US shelf stock components that are easily accessible for replacement or repair, making service extremely easy... but even furthermore, allowing owners of the Ambex roaster to operate self sufficiently.
