Nest-shaped pasta production line
Streamline your pasta production with a solution designed to retain the integrity of nest-shaped pasta, minimizing waste and facilitating efficient packaging throughout high-speed, continuous operations.

Processes and Packages Nest-Shaped Pasta Efficiently
The Nidomatic production line from GEA offers a comprehensive solution for creating high-quality nest-shaped pasta with minimal waste. The system employs a unique method of maintaining pasta nests in individual cups from formation to packaging, eliminating damage and scraps. This line is ideal for food processing companies and pasta manufacturers, capable of continuous high-speed operations. It integrates seamlessly into existing production lines, featuring a mixing tank for optimal ingredient hydration, an innovative laminating roller unit for precise nest forming, and a weight check system to ensure consistent product quality. The pre-dryer and three-zone TAS dryer enable perfect moisture control, while the unloading units facilitate efficient packaging. Designed for energy efficiency, the Nidomatic system reduces operational costs and supports a variety of pasta types, including fusilli and macaroni. Its stainless-steel construction provides durability and easy maintenance, and the system can be customized to meet specific production requirements.
Benefits
- Ensures zero product waste by maintaining nest integrity through to packaging.
- Increases production efficiency with continuous high-speed operation.
- Minimizes operational costs through energy-efficient drying processes.
- Facilitates easy integration into existing production lines, reducing setup time.
- Enhances product quality with precise weight and moisture control.
- Applications
- Breakfast cereals,Dry pasta,Snacks
- End products
- Rigatoni,Fusilli pasta,Macaroni,Penne,Nest-shaped pasta
- Steps before
- Mixing,Extrusion
- Steps after
- Packing,Packaging,Heat-sealing
- Input ingredients
- pasta dough,ingredients,water
- Output ingredients
- nest-shaped pasta,pasta nests
- Market info
- GEA is known for its expertise in engineering innovative and sustainable equipment and solutions, focusing on sectors such as food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, and energy, with a reputation for quality, efficiency, and advanced technological applications in industrial processing.
- Automation
- PLC-controlled
- Drying time
- Stage-specific as TAS dryer has three independent sections
- Capacity
- Dependent on nest quantity per cycle (e.g.,4,6,8 units unloading)
- Weight check accuracy
- Ensures exact weight of nests
- Temperature regulation
- Automated in pre-dryer with independent controls
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Batch
- Automation level
- PLC
- Cleaning method
- CIP / Manual
- Machine footprint
- Depends on configuration
- Tank shape
- Cylindrical
- Feed method
- Cup-based feed system
- Discharge method
- Cup-based unloading
- Control panel type
- Automated control
- Transparent conveyor tubes
- Yes