What is TruVection?
Southbend's TruVection ovens promise a new level of convection performance in a revolutionary footprint, but what is TruVection, exactly? And how is TruVection different from any of the other convection ovens on the market? For an operator to invest in a new piece of restaurant equipment such as this, they need to know exactly what sort of benefit they can expect to receive for their money. TruVection ovens offer an array of benefits1 to a restaurant operator, especially in cramped kitchens that need to optimize every inch of existing space. These compact convection ovens provide incredible cooking power that will fit as a range base or countertop unit. High-volume kitchens can even stack several of these units on top of one another to achieve multiple temperature zones and cooking styles in the footprint of one large appliance. We'll explore what makes a TruVection oven different here so you can make an informed decision when choosing a new oven.
TruVection vs Convection
As their name implies, TruVection ovens are indeed a type of convection oven, but they are built with a revolutionary low-profile construction and enough power and features that Southbend decided the line warranted the name TruVection to differentiate it from other convection ovens. A TruVection oven is small but powerful2 and can fit in almost any free space in a kitchen while still providing true convection cooking. TruVection ovens have a high-efficiency in-shot burner that can provide boosts of heat to compensate for heat lost through an open door or to catch up when new product is added to the cooking cavity. These adaptations make TruVection ovens perfectly suited for high-volume restaurant use; in some cases, they are even better than a full-size convection oven.
TruVection ovens are low-profile convection ovens with impressive power and advanced technology.
How Is TruVection Different From Other Ovens?
TruVection ovens are made to provide amazing cooking power in a cramped kitchen footprint.3 The TruVection oven is only 271⁄4 inches tall, which means operators can fit one underneath a range top or set one on top of a counter to provide incredible cooking power without needing the same space as a full-size oven. Additional cooking power means more menu options and more food cooked faster, all of which combines to generate more happy customers. Beyond their size, TruVection ovens have numerous features that make them beneficial:
- High-efficiency in-shot burners
- 52,000 BTUs of cooking power
- Soft heat-mixing technology
- Dependent doors for great insulation
What do in-shot burners do?
TruVection in-shot (or inshot) burners are gas burners inside the oven that inject high heat into the baking cavity. This enables the oven to maintain its temperature even after the door has been opened or new, cold food has been added. TruVection's in-shot burners make the ovens perfect for restaurants that'll be churning food out quickly as they give the oven the firepower to keep up.
Why do I need 52,000 BTUs?
TruVection ovens can output 52,000 British Thermal Units of heat, which is quite powerful for an oven so small. This heat translates directly into cooking power and speed; higher BTUs mean less time spent heating up and recovering heat when new food is added to the oven. High BTU output is necessary to keep up with the demands of a high-volume restaurant.
What is soft heat mixing?
TruVection ovens draw in room-temperature air from outside and mix it with the searing hot air near the heating elements to provide a more even bake. Oven baffles enable the air to mix so the food isn't hit with a wave of overwhelming heat. By "softening" the heat of the air, TruVection ovens ensure that the temperature is the same in every part of the oven, so none of your food is underbaked, overcooked, or burned.
Why are TruVection doors better?
TruVection doors are dependent on each other, which means when one door opens, the other opens automatically. This dependency helps keep the doors in perfect position when closed, which improves the seal and reduces the amount of heat that escapes the cavity. TruVection's doors also have high-efficiency glass that enables the user to keep an eye on the food as it cooks while also keeping the heat trapped.
Sources
- Southbend TruVection. Southbend. Accessed February 2021.
- What Is TruVection. WDCollege. Accessed February 2021.
- Difference Between Standard Oven and TruVection. Pace Reps. Accessed February 2021.
