Pressing and heating system for dough products

Achieve precise control over dough thickness and texture with a semi-automatic system designed to press and heat a variety of flatbread products, ensuring consistent results and high throughput for efficient kitchen and production line operations.

Presses and Heats Dough for Consistent Flatbreads

The APB Series from ANKO is a semi-automatic pressing and heating machine tailored for the food industry, specifically designed to process dough into consistent flatbreads and wraps. Utilizing adjustable temperature and pressing time, it presses dough balls into uniform circles while adding heat for precise cooking. Applicable for producing Peking duck wrappers, filled parathas, tortillas, and more, it offers adjustable thickness to meet diverse recipe needs. With a capacity of up to 2,000 pieces per hour per line, the APB Series is ideal for high-volume production. Constructed from food-grade stainless steel and processed aluminum alloy, it complies with hygiene regulations and CE certification. The equipment integrates seamlessly into existing production lines, providing efficient, reliable operation essential for bakery and ethnic food manufacturers.

Benefits

  • Enhances production efficiency by delivering consistent flatbreads at high volumes.
  • Allows for flexibility in product specifications with adjustable thickness and cooking parameters.
  • Complies with strict hygiene standards, ensuring safe and sanitary food processing.
  • Reduces labor requirements with semi-automatic operation.
  • Supports diverse product offerings, from tortillas to puran poli, expanding market reach.

General


Applications
Wraps,Chapati,Pita bread,Tortillas,Flatbreads,Wrappers,Parathas
End products
Piadina,Tortilla,Langos,Peking duck wrapper,Pani puri,Filled paratha,Puran poli,Thepla
Steps before
Dough preparation,Dough mixing,Dough kneading,Dough balling
Steps after
Cooling,Packing,Quality control,Labeling
Input ingredients
dough balls
Output ingredients
Peking duck wrapper,pita bread,filled paratha,chapati,tortilla,flatbread,langos,pani puri,piadina,puran poli,thepla
Market info

Technical Specifications


Power
17 kW / 5.7 kW
Dimensions
1,180 (L) x 1,800 (W) x 1,600 (H) mm / 1,180 (L) x 750 (W) x 1,600 (H) mm
Capacity
1,600–2,000 pcs/hr per line / 800–1,000 pcs/hr
Heating plate
350 (L) x 350 (W) mm,2 pieces
Thickness of pastry
1–3 mm (adjustable)
Weight (net)
250 kg / 190 kg
Weight (gross)
470 kg / 360 kg
Automation
Semi-Automatic
Material
Food grade materials,stainless steel,and aluminum alloy

Operating Characteristics


Pressing Method
Automatic pressing
Heating Mechanism
Heated plates
Adjustment Options
Temperature,pressing time,product thickness
Safety Features
Safety shields,CE certification
Automation level
Semi-automatic

Material Compatibility


Food grade materials
Stainless steel,aluminum alloy
Corrosive resistance
Stainless steel
Cleanability
Complies with hygiene regulations

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
1,180 (L) x 1,800 (W) x 1,600 (H) mm
Machine footprint
1,180 (L) x 750 (W) x 1,600 (H) mm
Weight (net)
250 kg
Weight (net)
190 kg
Weight (gross)
470 kg
Weight (gross)
360 kg
Material
Food grade materials,stainless steel,aluminum alloy
Heating plate size
350 (L) x 350 (W) mm,2 pieces
Thickness of pastry
1–3 mm (adjustable)

Custom Options


Material
Stainless Steel / Aluminum Alloy