Industrial nugget former for meat products
In the meat processing industry, creating uniformly sized nuggets that retain a hand-formed appearance can be challenging. This issue arises especially when integrating such equipment with existing conveyor systems in environments where high output is essential.
Form naturally shaped meat nuggets easily
The Nugget Former by Heat and Control is designed to produce smooth or naturally crumbled meat nuggets from beef, pork, poultry, or meat blends. It attaches seamlessly to the conveyor of most ovens and offers easy cleaning capabilities. With models capable of handling 1,000 to 10,000 lbs/hr, this unit is available in both conveyor-mounted and portable designs. The machine’s adjustable outlet holes range from 3/16” to 5/8” (5mm to 16mm), allowing for custom nugget sizes. A variable speed paddle mechanism controls the nugget length, providing flexibility in production. This Nugget Former is ideal for applications such as pizza toppings, soup ingredients, taco fillings, and meat sauces.
Benefits
- Customizable nugget sizes with adjustable outlet holes
- Handles high capacity, up to 10,000 lbs/hr
- Easily integrates with existing conveyor systems
- Produces smooth or naturally crumbled nuggets with desired appearance
- Easy to clean, reducing maintenance time