Dust-free flour applicator for food coating

Eliminate dust from your coating process with precise flour application, ensuring consistent pick-up and adhesion for high-quality food products like nuggets and patties.

Applies and Controls Dust-Free Flour Coating

The GEA OptiFlour, from GEA Group, is a highly efficient, dust-free flour applicator designed for precise coating applications in food processing. With its innovative integration of the OptiAir system, it ensures clean operation by preventing dust emissions and allowing continuous re-use of extracted materials. This equipment is particularly suitable for coating red meat, poultry, fish, seafood, vegetables, and plant-based products, offering uniform applications for end products such as breaded chicken filets and plant-based burger patties.

The OptiFlour features a patented flour divider that guarantees even flour distribution and effective lump removal, optimizing product quality and adhesion. It supports automated, high-speed operations, adjustable for various coating needs, and is PLC-controlled for seamless integration into your existing production line. The closed construction minimizes dust while maintaining high throughput, matching the demands of continuous food production environments.

Engineered for easy maintenance, the OptiFlour includes features such as adjustable processing settings and a direct view into the hopper for in-process inspections. It adheres to the strict hygiene and compliance standards essential in food processing industries, making it a reliable choice for food coating producers seeking efficiency and precision in their production lines.

Benefits

  • Enhances product consistency by ensuring uniform flour application and preventing clumps.
  • Increases operational efficiency with a dust-free design that reduces cleaning time.
  • Improves product quality through precise pick-up control and optimal adhesion.
  • Minimizes ingredient waste by continuously reusing extracted flour.
  • Cuts labor costs with easy-to-operate settings and automated controls.

General


Applications
Seafood,Meat replacement products,Natural products,Formed products,Vegetables,Poultry,Red meat,Potato products,Fish
End products
Chicken nuggets,Meat-free schnitzels,Breaded chicken filets,Plant-based burger patties,Vegetable patties,Potato croquettes,Breaded shrimp,Coated fish fillets,Vegetable tempura,Fish sticks
Steps before
Ingredient Preparation,Pre-treating Ingredients
Steps after
Packaging,Final Coating,Baking,Frying
Input ingredients
thin pre-dust,seeded flours,light crumbs,medium crumbs
Output ingredients
seasoned red meat,seasoned poultry,seasoned fish,seasoned seafood,seasoned vegetables,seasoned potato products,seasoned meat replacement products,formed products,natural products
Market info
GEA is known for its expertise in engineering innovative and sustainable equipment and solutions, focusing on sectors such as food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, and energy, with a reputation for quality, efficiency, and advanced technological applications in industrial processing.

Technical Specifications


Belt width
400 mm / 600 mm / 1000 mm
Belt speed min/max
2.5 - 25 m/min
Dimensions (L x W x H)
2700 x 1540 x 1950 mm / 2700 x 1740 x 1950 mm / 2700 x 2140 x 1950 mm
Machine weight
700 kg / 800 kg / 1125 kg
Flour pick-up control
Controllable,uniform
Coating type
Thin pre-dust,seeded flours,light to medium crumbs
Automation
Process settings adjustable during production
Flour feeding
Continuous
Excess flour removal
Automatically blown off
Air extraction
OptiAir system creating under pressure

Operating Characteristics


Working Mechanism
Dust-free flour application
Automation Level
Manual / PLC
Batch vs. Continuous Operation
Continuous
Cleaning Method
Manual
Integrated Steps
Flour application with excess removal

Material Compatibility


Abrasion resistance
Suitable for food-grade processes with excellent abrasion resistance
Cleanability
Easy to clean and maintain with CIP capabilities
Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
High resistance to corrosion due to stainless steel construction
Density/particle size
Handles varied density and particle sizes of flour

Product type Characteristics


Dust-free capability
Yes
Red meat compatibility
Yes
Poultry compatibility
Yes
Fish and seafood compatibility
Yes
Vegetable compatibility
Yes
Potato compatibility
Yes
Meat replacement products compatibility
Yes
Light to medium crumb coating
Yes
Sticky or seeded flour coating
Yes
Fine to medium flour application
Yes

Physical Characteristics


Belt width
400 mm
Belt width
600 mm
Belt width
1000 mm
Machine dimensions (L x W x H)
2700 x 1540 x 1950 mm
Machine dimensions (L x W x H)
2700 x 1740 x 1950 mm
Machine dimensions (L x W x H)
2700 x 2140 x 1950 mm
Machine weight
700 kg
Machine weight
800 kg
Machine weight
1125 kg
Footprint compact design
Yes
Control panel
Ergonomic,with speed read-out
Closed construction
Yes,minimizes dust production

Custom Options


Control panel type
Ergonomic control panel with speed read-out feature
Integrated system
Compatible with GEA OptiAir
Pressure control
Uses GEA OptiAir for under pressure
Cleaning features
Process settings adjustable during production,direct view for inspection