Flexible battering system for food production

Optimize your coated product output with a flexible battering solution that ensures even coverage and efficient batter usage, enabling seamless integration with existing production lines for poultry, meat, and plant-based products.

Applies and Controls Batter Coverage

The GEA WetCoater series is engineered specifically for precision battering in diverse food processing applications. With its innovative design, this machine delivers even coating for poultry, pork, meat replacements, and vegetables, enhancing both appearance and texture. Featuring a simple to operate underbath system and a four-layer batter curtain, it provides precise control over batter application. Available in models like the WetCoater 400, 600, and 1000, it allows seamless integration into continuous production lines with belt speeds ranging from 2 to 20 m/min.

The robust design minimizes waste, using minimal batter volume for efficient coverage, and features adjustable blow-off functions to maintain product quality. The cooling jacket ensures batter temperature control, vital for consistent results. Furthermore, the machine is designed for easy cleaning with significant access to its components, supporting high uptime and reduced downtime. Ideal for food processors, it supports operations in food, beverage, and meat processing industries, even accommodating manual interventions when necessary. Made from durable materials, it promises longevity and reliability in high-speed production environments.

Benefits

  • Enhances product appeal with consistent and even batter coverage.
  • Minimizes batter waste, reducing overall production costs.
  • Offers quick cleanup to maximize production uptime.
  • Allows precise temperature control to maintain product quality.
  • Accommodates a wide range of product types, increasing processing versatility.

General


Applications
Meat replacement products,Pork cutlets,Spareribs,Poultry products,Vegetables,Pork tenderloins
End products
Chicken nuggets,Vegan chicken patties,Breaded eggplant slices,Marinated pork tenderloins,Chicken wings,Breaded pork schnitzel,Marinated spareribs
Steps before
Preparation,Slicing,Marination
Steps after
Breading,Frying,Cooking,Packaging
Input ingredients
poultry products,pork cutlets,meat replacement products,vegetables,pork tenderloins,spare ribs
Output ingredients
battered poultry products,battered pork cutlets,battered meat replacement products,battered vegetables,marinated pork tenderloins,marinated spare ribs
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
Infeed height
1135 ± 100 mm
Outfeed height
1080 ± 100 mm
Minimum batter volume
15 liter / 17 liter / 21 liter
Belt speed
2 to 20 m/min
Electric power
0.60 kW / 1.0 kW
Dimension L x W x H
1820 x 1350 x 735 mm / 1820 x 1350 x 935 mm / 1820 x 1350 x 1335 mm
Machine weight
166 kg / 183 kg / 270 kg
Cooling jacket
Yes
Heavy-duty blower
Yes
Automation
Manual adjustments

Operating Characteristics


Battering process
Underbath and four-layer batter curtain
Automation level
Manual adjustments
Control of batter temperature
Cooling jacket
Flexibility for different shapes
Adjustable batter curtain position
Blow off functions
Top and bottom adjustable air supply
Cleaning and maintenance
Fast and easy with accessible design
In-line positioning
Compact design
Batch vs. continuous operation
Continuous
Batter usage efficiency
Minimum quantity required

Material Compatibility


Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm

Product type Characteristics


Poultry products
Boneless and bone-in
Meat replacement products
Applicable
Vegetables
Applicable
Marinating
Pork tenderloins and spare ribs

Physical Characteristics


Compact footprint
Small
Control panel type
Manual adjustments
Machine weight
166 kg / 183 kg / 270 kg
Machine dimensions (L x W x H)
1820 x 1350 x 735 mm / 1820 x 1350 x 935 mm / 1820 x 1350 x 1335 mm
Belt width
400 mm / 600 mm / 1000 mm
Infeed height
1135 ± 100 mm
Outfeed height
1080 ± 100 mm

Custom Options


Compact footprint
Yes
Control panel type
Manual adjustments
Cooling jacket
Maximum control of batter temperature
Blower adjustment
Adjustable air supply and distribution
Batter curtain adjustment
Position and angle adjustable