The article is about the history of popcorn makers and the parts that make up the different machines. It discusses find parts if you are in the business of popcorn machine repair. There are many different parts to popcorn machines that help the unit run effectively and many different types of popcorn machines.
History
During the 1600s popcorn was popped using heated sand in pottery. Early poppers were found in Indian sites made of metal, soapstone and pottery. The containers used were often placed directly on the fire to pop the corn. Early popcorn makers were often wire mesh baskets held over the fire with corn kernels in them. They were often made by blacksmiths with long handles and a wide basket to hold large amount of corn. In 1893 the first mobile popcorn machine was created by Charles Cretors. It weighed about 400 to 500 pounds and could be pulled by a horse or person to picnics and fairgrounds. He created electric-powered and steam-driven popcorn machines, the later of which popped the kernels in oil. In 1924 Fred Holk and James Holcomb made industrial popcorn machines that were designed by Dan Tolbert. There are many different types of popcorn makers, such as antique, movie theater, hot air and commercial poppers. All popcorn makers are made of different mechanical parts that fit together to make a working unit.
Significance
To fix a popcorn maker you need to know where to find parts and use them appropriately. There are different types of machines, so knowing the type and manufacturer will help you to find the right parts. If you are in the business of repairing popcorn makers for theaters and businesses this is an important aspect of the job. When you know the specific manufacturer you can often order the parts from it. Manufacturers will be very helpful because they want to help ongoing customers. Buying older machines that don't work is a way to get spare parts for your repair business. It is important to be able to locate popcorn parts from reliable manufacturers and suppliers.and suppliers.
Function
A popcorn stand often supports the popcorn machines and is a separate piece. The kettle is where the popcorn is popped ;it comes in different sizes, from eight to 52 ounces. Kettles come in small, medium and large sizes. They are usually made of anodized aluminum--the best metal for heating popcorn. The switches on the popcorn maker often turn on the motor or power to heat the popcorn. Some commercial popcorn makers have glass panels that can be replaced. Another extra part is a popcorn butter dispenser that squirts butter on your fresh-popped popcorn. This is usually used in commercial popcorn machines. Many popcorn makers have warmer trays to keep popcorn warm, and easy to clean trays that can be removed. Handy popcorn accessories include metal popcorn scoops to get the kernels--available in right- and left handed varieties--and a metal filler funnel to fill the bags.
Types
There are many types of commercial popcorn machines for businesses. There are older antique machines made of metal and tempered glass panels found at antique vendors and suppliers. There are many different commercial popcorn movie theater machines made of metal and tempered glass; some come with mobile carts and stands. The carts are usually extra for businesses that need to transport the machine to the sales venue. Hot air machines are great for businesses that need some popcorn but sell other products. There are microwave poppers that fit in your microwave and pop great popcorn in minutes. This might be handy for an occasional fundraiser of home use. All have different parts, and you need to know the vendor, manufacturer or supplier of each.
Size
The size machine you will need depends on the size and type of business you operate. When determining the size you need do some research. Talk to the manufacturer or vendor that sells the product to get some advice on the best size for your planned purpose. Another tip is to find out before buying a popcorn maker if it has replaceable machine parts.
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