Forming system for minced meat products

Achieve high-quality formed meat and plant-based patties with precision and flexibility, ensuring consistent gram-accurate portions and optimal textures for diverse applications.

Forms and Portions Minced Meat Products

The FS 507 Forming System from Handtmann is engineered to streamline the production of formed minced meat and hybrid patties. It excels in precision forming through its integrated system, which includes inline grinding and portioning for consistent product quality. Ideal for food processing industries, it produces a wide range of end-products, from beef burgers to plant-based patties, while maintaining accurate-to-the-gram weights and perfect texture. With a capacity of up to 120 portions per minute, it supports continuous, high-speed operations, optimizing your production line’s efficiency. The system is programmable for various shapes and sizes, and its hygienic design ensures easy cleaning and maintenance. Its modular setup allows seamless integration into existing workflows, offering maximum flexibility to meet industrial requirements.

Benefits

  • Ensures consistent product quality with accurate-to-the-gram portioning, minimizing material waste.
  • Increases production efficiency with up to 120 portions per minute, supporting large-scale operations.
  • Enhances flexibility with interchangeable forming modules for diverse product shapes and sizes.
  • Maintains optimum hygienic conditions with easy-to-clean design and minimal heat input.
  • Integrates seamlessly into existing production lines with modular design and centralized control.

General


Applications
Formed hybrid products,Sausage and meat products,Baked goods,Soups,Sauces,Vegan and meat substitute,Salads,Pet food,Confectionery,Vegetarian,Stews,Fish and seafood,Dairy products,Formed minced meat products
End products
Turkey burgers,Veggie burgers,Lentil patties,Meat substitute patties,Steak haché burgers,Pork patties,Fish cakes,Salmon burgers,Beef burgers,Plant-based burger patties,Hybrid meat and cheese patties,Chicken burgers,Minced beef steak,Formed tofu patties,Meat and vegetable patties
Steps before
Grinding,Mixing,Emulsification
Steps after
Baking,Sterilization,Packing
Input ingredients
beef,pork,poultry,fish,vegetables,cheese,hybrid variations
Output ingredients
burger patties,formed minced meat products,premium burgers,steak haché burgers
Market info
Handtmann is known for its engineering expertise in providing high-quality, tailor-made processing solutions, particularly in the food industry, with a strong reputation for innovation, reliability, and technical support in portioning and filling equipment.

Technical Specifications


Production Speed
Up to 120 portions/min
Portioning Capacity
1-way version
Product Diameter
70 - 120 mm
Automation
Control system via vacuum filler’s central control
Integration
Compatible with Handtmann vacuum filler and inline grinding system
Heat Input
Less than 0.5 °C

Operating Characteristics


Batch vs. continuous operation
Inline Continuous
Automation level
PLC-controlled
Changeover time
Minimal
CIP/SIP
Manual cleaning
Energy efficiency
Low heat input
Cleaning method
Easy cleaning

Material Compatibility


Cleanability
Easy cleaning

Physical Characteristics


Product diameter
70 - 120mm
Portioning speed
1-way version max. 40 Port./min
3-way version max. 120 Port./min
Forming modules
Interchangeable
Product height adjustment
Variable
Integration capability
Modular process set-up

Custom Options


Control panel type
Central control system via vacuum filler
Integration possibilities
Modular process set-up with upstream/downstream systems
Forming module interchangeability
Variety of forming modules can be mounted
Product parameter settings
Easy to set,store and retrieve