Multi-lane forming system for 3d food product shapes

Achieve precise weight accuracy and high-speed production of diverse 3D food shapes with a fully-automatic system that minimizes raw material usage and enhances product quality with a rotating hole plate mechanism.

Forms and Portions Diverse 3D Food Products

The FS 520 by Handtmann Maschinenfabrik is a multi-lane forming system engineered for precision in shaping a wide variety of 3D food products. This fully-automatic system incorporates a rotating hole plate system, allowing for consistent weight accuracy and a diverse range of product forms including meatballs, cream cheese balls, and vegetable burgers. It supports high-speed operations, achieving up to 250 cycles per minute, and integrates seamlessly into existing production lines with flexible automation options. The FS 520 is designed for continuous processing across food, dairy, meat, bakery, and confectionery industries. Its stainless steel construction ensures durability and easy cleaning, while the modular design allows simple adjustments for various product shapes. The system also features a driven flow divider to reduce raw material usage, enhancing cost efficiency. With support for digital control and monitoring, it is an ideal solution for food processing companies aiming for operational excellence in diverse product manufacturing.

Benefits

  • Enhances production efficiency with up to 250 cycles per minute, minimizing downtime.
  • Reduces material costs through precise weight accuracy, minimizing excess use.
  • Lowers maintenance requirements thanks to a durable stainless steel construction.
  • Increases product diversity with easy-to-change mould components.
  • Integrates smoothly into production lines with advanced digital monitoring and control.

General


Applications
Sausage and meat products,Baked goods,Soups,Sauces,Combined products,Vegan and meat substitute,Salads,Pet food,Confectionery,Vegetarian,Stews,Fish and seafood,Dairy products
End products
Falafel,Rye bread,Meatballs,Roggenbrötchen,Vinschgauer bread,Sample rissoles,Oval burgers,Vegetable burgers,Cream cheese balls,Minced meat balls,Pet food pellets,Potato dumplings,Schupfnudeln
Steps before
Grinding,Mixing,Massaging
Steps after
Packing,Visualisation of different shapes,Product handling and automation
Input ingredients
meat,dairy products,cheese,fish,vegetable products,vegetarian products,convenience food,pet food,confectionery
Output ingredients
3D product shapes,falafel,cream cheese balls,Vinschgauer bread,meat balls,minced meat balls,potato dumplings,sample rissoles,rye bread,soup add-ins,Roggenbrötchen,pet food pellets,Schupfnudeln,oval burgers,vegetable 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 output
Up to 250 cycles/min
Automation
Fully-automatic
Lanes
2 to 8
Weight accuracy per lane
High precision
Product type
Multi-lane 3D forming
Shape changeability
Switching mould components
Maintenance requirements
Low
Cleaning method
Easy cleaning
Product visualization
Monitor control system

Operating Characteristics


Automation level
Fully-automatic
Batch vs. continuous operation
Inline Continuous
Changeover time
Quick,with component switching
CIP/SIP
Easy cleaning

Product type Characteristics


Weight accuracy
High precision per lane

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
Compact
Lanes
2 to 8
Product formation
3D shapes with hole plate system
Production Output
Up to 250 cycles/min
Forming method
Rotating hole plate system
Control System
Vacuum filler control

Custom Options


Control panel type
Vacuum filler control system
Integration possibilities
Inline grinding,co-extrusion
Lane configuration
2 to 8 lanes
Mould components
Interchangeable for 3D shapes
Forming system
Rotating hole plate