Breading applicator for high-volume poultry processing
Achieve uniform coating with precision hydraulics, ensuring every piece from nuggets to plant-based patties meets high consistency standards while maintaining flour integrity and excess removal.

Applies and Controls Breading for Diverse Food Products
The Stein XL-A Series Hydraulic Breading Applicator by JBT is engineered to optimize your food coating processes. With its robust hydraulic drive system, it ensures consistent and uniform breading application across a wide range of food products, including poultry, seafood, and plant-based items. The XL-A’s unique FlourMax™ technology is integral for heavy flour applications, enhancing coating adhesion and reducing waste. Designed for high-speed, continuous operations, this applicator efficiently handles solid, powder, and granular coating materials. The system’s dust control minimizes airborne particles, promoting a safer work environment. Built with a stainless steel frame, it is durable, corrosion-resistant, and easy to maintain. Fully PLC-controlled, it integrates seamlessly into existing production lines, offering precise control over every process stage to ensure flawless end-product quality. Optional configurations allow for customization across various model types, including poultry-specific setups, catering to specialized production needs.
Benefits
- Streamlines production with reliable hydraulic operation, minimizing maintenance needs.
- Enhances product quality through uniform coating application, improving consistency across batches.
- Supports high-speed operations, increasing output efficiency for large-scale producers.
- Promotes operator safety with effective dust control systems, reducing exposure to airborne particles.
- Offers flexible material handling, accommodating diverse coating types for varied product lines.
- Applications
- Seafood,Ready meals,Meat,Fruits,Nuts,Plant-based protein,Poultry
- End products
- Chicken nuggets,Ready-to-eat breaded meals,Coated nuts,Fried chicken,Breaded pork chops,Plant-based burger patties,Schnitzels,Vegan nuggets,Breaded vegetables,Breaded shrimp,Chicken tenders,Fish fillets
- Steps before
- Preparation,Injection,Massaging,Grinding,Mixing
- Steps after
- Freezing,Chilling,Cooking,Frying,Packing
- Input ingredients
- flour,free flow breading,J Crumb breading,bone in poultry,uneven surface products
- Output ingredients
- coated poultry,uniformly coated products,home style surface texture
- 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.
- Design
- Heavy duty stainless steel frame and tank design
- Drive Type
- Hydraulic drives
- Control
- Individual control of all key functions with finite adjustments
- Material Compatibility
- Flour,free flow,J Crumb materials
- Standard Model Flour Configuration
- FlourMax™ technology
- Discharge System
- Level Glide™ with breading blow off tubes
- Belt Widths
- 24 in.,34 in.,40 in. usable widths
- Breading Feeder
- Side mounted for operator ease of filling
- Coating versatility
- Flour,free flow,J Crumb
- Automation level
- PLC-controlled
- Cleaning method
- Manual
- Changeover time
- Quick configuration
- Energy efficiency
- Hydraulic drives
- Abrasion resistance
- Yes
- Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
- Yes
- Cleanability
- Yes
- Density/particle size
- Suitable for heavy flour
- Frame Material
- Extremely heavy-duty stainless steel
- Tank Design
- Extremely heavy-duty stainless steel
- Discharge Method
- Level Glide™ with breading blow-off tubes
- Belt Width
- 24 in.,34 in.,40 in.
- Hydraulic Drives
- Yes
- Side Mounted Breading Feeder
- Yes
- Control panel type
- Individual control of all key functions
- Tank design
- Heavy duty stainless steel
- Hydraulic system
- Stainless steel hydraulic manifold,valves and piping
- Convertibility
- Flour,free flow,or J Crumb materials
- Usable belt widths
- 24 in.,34 in.,40 in.
- Options
- FlourMax™ technology,side mounted breading feeder
- Models
- XL-A (XX) F,XL-A (XX) J,XL-A (XX) PC
- Additional Kits
- Free Flow style breading kit,Japanese Style crumb kit
- Configuration
- Poultry coater configuration