Automatic cutting and rounding solution for tapioca products
Optimize your production of tapioca pearls, tang yuan, and more with this machine, designed to precisely cut and round various starch-heavy foods, enhancing consistency and efficiency in snack and confectionery lines.

Processes and Forms Diverse Snack and Confectionery Products
The GD-18B from ANKO Food Machine Co. is an automatic cutting and rounding machine designed for efficient production of a variety of snack and confectionery items. This machine excels in creating products such as tang yuan, taro balls, and tapioca pearls with precise uniformity, leveraging its multi-process capability to cut, mix, and round dough and mixtures. Ideal for food manufacturers and dessert or beverage shops, the GD-18B optimizes production by offering a throughput of 30 to 180 kg/hr, supported by robust and reliable continuous operation. Its compact size allows easy integration into existing production lines, while optional accessories like the CE kit enhance operational safety. Constructed for versatility, it processes solid, dough, powder, and slurry into various shapes, from spheres to cylinders, serving diverse industry needs in food, confectionery, and bakery sectors. With its commitment to energy efficiency and a user-friendly interface, the GD-18B facilitates seamless production, backed by ANKO’s extensive engineering support and customization options.
Benefits
- Enhances production efficiency by processing up to 180 kg/hr with minimal operator intervention.
- Reduces labor costs through fully automated cutting and rounding operations.
- Adapts easily to diverse product lines, handling solids, doughs, powders, and slurries.
- Compact design fits seamlessly into small-scale production settings, maximizing available space.
- Ensures consistent product quality with precise control over shape and size for various confectionery and snack products.
- Applications
- Snacks,Pet food,Confectionery,Vegan products,Sweets,Ethnic food
- End products
- Taro ball,Fish bait boilies,Sweet potato ball,Glutinous rice ball,Round pills,Tapioca pearl,Chocolate chrinkle,Marzipan,Tang yuan
- Steps before
- Dough Preparation,Pre-mixing,Ingredient Mixing
- Steps after
- Quality Control,Cooling,Packaging,Distribution
- Input ingredients
- pre-mixed dough,starch
- Output ingredients
- tang yuan,taro ball,sweet potato ball,tapioca pearl,chocolate crinkle,round pills,fish bait,marzipan,glutinous rice balls
- Market info
- Capacity
- 30–180 kg/hr
- Dimensions
- 780 (L) x 670 (W) x 1,200 (H) mm
- Power
- 1 kW
- Product dimension
- 8–20 mm
- Weight (net)
- 260 kg
- Automation
- Automatic production
- Automation level
- Automatic
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Continuous
- Cleaning method
- Manual
- Energy efficiency
- 0.5–2 kWh/kg
- Abrasion resistance
- High
- Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
- Yes
- Cleanability
- Easy to clean
- Biological compatibility
- Food grade materials
- Density/particle size
- Suitable for various starches
- Machine Footprint
- 780 (L) x 670 (W) x 1,200 (H) mm
- Compact Design
- Yes
- Control Panel Type
- Integrated Control Panel
- Safety Hood
- Attached to Dough Hopper
- Safety Cover
- Yes
- Weight (net)
- 260 kg
- Product Dimensions (output)
- 8–20 mm
- Compact footprint
- Yes,suitable for small shops