Breader for flour and free-flowing coating materials
Efficiently apply even coatings on a variety of food products, from chicken nuggets to plant-based alternatives, with this innovative breading machine that optimizes space while ensuring precise application and gentle product handling.

Applies Precise Breading and Coating
The Stein Heritage™ Breader from JBT offers an innovative solution for food processing, focusing on efficient and precise application of breading materials. Its compact vertical design allows for significant space savings while maintaining product orientation during coating. Ideal for poultry, meat, seafood, and plant-based products, it smoothly handles items like chicken nuggets, tempura shrimp, and breaded fish fillets. With a range of belt widths from 24 to 40 inches, it supports diverse production needs. The equipment is automated for continuous operation and features independent drives for key components, enhancing control over the coating process. Its energy-efficient design and easy cleaning reduce operational costs, making it a practical choice for food processing facilities aiming for consistent product quality and throughput.
Benefits
- Minimizes floor space usage with its unique vertical design.
- Ensures consistent coating application, enhancing product quality and reducing waste.
- Reduces labor-intensive adjustments with its user-friendly interface and controls.
- Enhances energy efficiency, cutting operational costs through optimized drive systems.
- Facilitates quick and thorough cleaning, minimizing contamination risks and maintenance time.
- Applications
- Seafood,Ready meals,Meat,Alternative meat,Coating materials,Poultry
- End products
- Chicken nuggets,Pre-battered fish sticks,Breaded vegetable patties,Breaded chicken breasts,Breaded stuffed chicken,Breaded fish fillets,Plant-based chicken alternative,Tempura shrimp,Breaded calamari rings,Pre-coated schnitzels
- Steps before
- Grinding,Mixing,Portioning,Slicing,Preparation,Injection
- Steps after
- Frying,Freezing,Cooking,Packaging
- Input ingredients
- flour,free-flowing coating materials
- Output ingredients
- coated products,breaded food substrates
- Market info
- JBT is known for manufacturing industrial ETO equipment, specializing in food processing and airport ground support systems. They are reputed for innovative solutions and reliable service in industries requiring sophisticated automated systems and machinery.
- Speed
- 0 to 60 FPM (Feet per Minute)
- Belt Width
- 24,34,and 40 inches
- Drive Type
- Independent main product belt variable speed drive
- Automation
- Push button controls
- Footprint
- Extremely small due to unique vertical style breading hopper design
- Working mechanism
- Vertical style breading hopper
- Automation level
- Variable speed drive
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Continuous
- Cleaning method
- Easy to clean
- Energy efficiency
- Energy efficient design
- Footprint
- Small footprint
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- Material type
- Flour / Free flow coating materials
- Machine Footprint
- Extremely small footprint
- Hopper Design
- Unique vertical style
- Usable Belt Width
- Available in 24,34,and 40 inch
- Discharge Method
- Fixed height flip style
- Belt Feed Method
- Independent main product belt variable speed drive
- Drive System
- Electric or hydraulic drives
- Control panel type
- Push button controls
- Drive type
- Electric or hydraulic drives
- Belt Width Options
- 24,34,and 40 inch usable belt widths
- Footprint
- Compact footprint due to vertical hopper design