Forming system for meatballs

Achieve precise portioning and consistent shapes for various food balls and dumplings, enhancing production efficiency and ensuring optimal weight control across your production line.

Forms and Portions Food Balls Efficiently

The DF Series from Risco is a comprehensive forming system designed for the precise portioning and shaping of various food balls, such as meatballs, fish balls, dumplings, and more. This system integrates seamlessly with existing production lines, offering a continuous and high-speed operation ideal for food, meat, and fish processing industries. The DF50 and DF70 models cater to different size requirements, producing balls ranging from 20mm to 65mm in diameter. Powered by a reliable vacuum filling connection, this system ensures consistent weight control and uniformity in product shape. It features a user-friendly mobile design for easy connection and disconnection, enhancing overall line flexibility. Optional product conveyor belts and full control through Risco’s advanced control system further streamline operations. With a focus on efficiency and precision, the DF Series supports a wide range of applications, including bakery, dairy, fruit and vegetables, and pet food, meeting diverse industry needs while maintaining high standards in product quality.

Benefits

  • Enhances production efficiency with precise and consistent portioning, reducing waste.
  • Increases operational flexibility with easy-to-use mobile design for quick reconfiguration.
  • Maintains high product quality and uniformity, supporting diverse applications from meat to dairy.
  • Minimizes labor requirements through seamless integration with automated vacuum fillers.
  • Adapts to varying production scales, suitable for small to large-sized industries.

General


Applications
Fish balls,Meatballs,Pet food,Bakery,Mortadella,Formed products,Ham,Dumplings,Fruit and vegetables,Potato balls,Ground meat,Dairy products,Cheese balls
End products
Swedish meatballs,Italian meatballs,Potato croquettes,Cat food pate,Dog food kibble,Diced ham,Chicken nuggets,Mortadella slices,Crab balls,Gnocchi dumplings,Ground beef patties,Bread rolls,Fruit puree pouches,Pierogi,Arancini (rice balls),Mozzarella cheese balls,Cheese puffs,Salmon fish balls,Vegetarian meatballs,Vegetable patties
Steps before
Grinding,Mixing,Vacuum filling
Steps after
Portioning,Packaging
Input ingredients
meat,fish,cheese,potatoes
Output ingredients
food balls,dumplings,meatballs
Market info
Risco is known for manufacturing industrial equipment, particularly for meat processing and food production. They specialize in innovative vacuum fillers, portioning systems, and stuffing machines, recognized for quality, reliability, and advanced technology in the food processing industry.

Technical Specifications


Forming system type
Diaphragm
Diaphragm outlets
2 to 6
Ball diameter range (DF50)
20 to 48 mm
Ball diameter range (DF70)
40 to 65 mm
Connection type
Direct connection to Risco filler
Mobility
Mounted on mobile system with wheels
Automation
Controlled through Risco control system
Weight portioning control
Excellent
Product conveyor belt
Available as optional

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
Diaphragm-based forming
Integrated steps
Forming,portioning,and depositing
Connection method
Direct connection to Risco vacuum fillers
Portioning control
Excellent weight control
Forming capability
Single or multi diaphragm outlets (2 to 6)
Mobility
Mounted on wheels
Control system
Controlled through the Risco control system
Batch vs. continuous operation
Continuous feed from vacuum filler

Material Compatibility


Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³

Product type Characteristics


Product type suitability
Meat,Fish,Cheese,Potatoes

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
Compact,mobile on wheels
Feed method
Continuous feed from Risco filler
Forming head
Single or multi outlet,2 to 6 diaphragms
Portion size
Meatballs from 20 to 65 mm
Connection method
Easy connection/disconnection
Product output shape
Round balls
Control panel
Controlled thru Risco control system
Product conveyor belt
Optional

Custom Options


Control system type
Risco control system
Diaphragm options
Single or multi outlet,2 to 6 diaphragms
Mobility
Mounted on wheels for easy connection and disconnection
Product conveyor belt
Optional