Food forming solution for poultry and plant-based products

Optimize your production line with high-pressure forming that precisely shapes diverse food products, ensuring consistent quality and innovative 2D/3D designs.

Forms and Portions Diverse Food Products

The alco Forming Machine – AFM PC by JBT is designed to streamline food processing operations by forming and portioning various food products. Utilizing high-pressure technology, it shapes raw masses into consistent portions such as vegan chicken burgers and turkey patties. This machine excels in continuous, high-speed operations, integrating seamlessly into processing lines with its PLC-controlled system and touch panel interface for intuitive recipe management. Suitable for both solid and slurry products, it accommodates different viscosities, from pasty to coarse, using a robust filling system capable of 80 bars of pressure. The machine’s versatility is further enhanced with customizable 2D, 2.5D, and 3D shaping plates, allowing for tailored production needs. Constructed entirely from stainless steel, it ensures durability and compliance with food safety standards. The pivotable outlet belt facilitates gentle product transfer, reducing damage and ensuring high-quality output. With rapid retooling capabilities and optional air ejector, the alco AFM PC offers unparalleled efficiency in forming applications within pet food, plant-based protein, poultry, meat, and seafood industries.

Benefits

  • Ensures precise portioning and consistent shaping, reducing waste and improving product quality.
  • Enhances production flexibility with customizable shaping plates for diverse product forms.
  • Reduces operational downtime with quick retooling and easy maintenance.
  • Minimizes product damage through gentle conveyance and pivotable outlet belt.
  • Integrates seamlessly into existing lines with intuitive touch panel controls and recipe management.

General


Applications
Seafood,Meatballs,Pet food,Meat,Burgers,Nuggets,Plant-based protein,Poultry,Formed schnitzel,Fish sticks
End products
Turkey patties,Cod fish sticks,Chicken schnitzel,Salmon cat treats,Vegan chicken burger,Breaded chicken nuggets,Soy meatballs
Steps before
Grinding,Mixing,Preparation,Injection,Marination
Steps after
Coating,Cooking,Frying,Freezing,Chilling,Packing
Input ingredients
raw masses,initial masses,product structures,pasty products,coarse products
Output ingredients
burgers,meatballs,formed schnitzel,nuggets,fish sticks,plant-based products
Market info
JBT is known for manufacturing innovative industrial machinery and solutions, particularly in the food processing and air transportation sectors, renowned for their advanced technology, reliability, and customer-focused engineered-to-order solutions tailored to specific industry needs.

Technical Specifications


Forming Sizes
250mm,400mm,600mm
Pressing Power
up to 80 bars
Forming Plate Dimensions
2D/2.5D/3D
Production Speed
Continuously adjustable
Product Conveyance
Gentle conveyance
Material
Stainless steel and food-approved materials
Control System
Touch panel with recipe management
Pneumatic Drive
Bridge breaker with reinforced funnel

Operating Characteristics


Adjustable production speed
Continuously adjustable
Forming Pressure
Up to 80 bars
Shape Customization
2D/2.5D/3D forming plate set
Batch vs. Continuous Operation
Continuous
Product Shape Variety
Round/Square
Automation Level
Intuitive operation through a touch panel with recipe management
Product Conveyance
Gentle with special belt system
Product Transfer Method
Pivotable outlet belt
Changeover Time
Simple and quick retooling of forming tools

Material Compatibility


Abrasion resistance
Stainless steel
Biological compatibility
Food-grade materials
Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
Stainless steel
Cleanability
Designed for easy cleaning
Density/particle size
Compatible with various viscosities

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
250–600mm
Forming size
250mm,400mm,600mm
Material
Stainless steel
Control panel type
Touch panel
Shaping plate design
2D/2.5D/3D
Discharge method
Pivotable outlet belt
Belt system
Special for cylindrical products

Custom Options


Control panel type
Touch panel with recipe management
Forming plate customization
2D,2.5D,3D forming plate set
Shaping plate design
Individually designed according to needs
Production speed
Continuously adjustable
Forming machine sizes
250mm,400mm,600mm