Versatile plate forming system for food products

Optimize your food production line with a system that forms everything from beef patties to vegan nuggets into precise shapes, ensuring consistent quality, reduced waste, and high-speed efficiency.

Forms and Shapes Diverse Solid Food Products

The GEA MultiFormer, engineered by GEA, is a versatile plate forming machine designed to address the diverse needs of food processing companies. This equipment excels in forming and shaping solid foods into various sizes and configurations including beef patties, plant-based burger patties, and shrimp cakes. The MultiFormer operates on a continuous, high-speed basis, utilizing air and water to precisely form products while minimizing waste. With interchangeable form plates and a gentle step-feeding system, it maintains product structure and quality even with delicate muscle products.

Capable of handling 60 to 75 strokes per minute, depending on the model, the machine ensures high-output production. The PLC-controlled system allows for seamless integration into existing production lines, offering options for paper interleavers and stick inserters to enhance product functionality. Energy consumption is minimized with optimized motor functions, and the equipment is available with options like the GEA BridgeBreaker to improve product flow.

Built from stainless steel for superior hygiene, the MultiFormer supports CIP cleaning for efficient maintenance. Its adaptability, coupled with GEA’s engineering support, makes it an ideal choice for food processors seeking to enhance their product offerings across various domains such as meat processing, plant-based foods, and seafood.

Benefits

  • Maximizes production flexibility with quick and easy form plate changes.
  • Enhances product quality with consistent portion control and structure retention.
  • Reduces operational costs through low maintenance and energy-efficient design.
  • Supports diverse product ranges with adaptable forming capabilities for various food items.
  • Ensures high uptime with proven reliability and minimal changeover time.

General


Applications
Seafood,Potato,Pork,Cheese,Vegan products,Plant-based products,Vegetables,Poultry,Red meat,Fish
End products
Chicken nuggets,Cheese slices,Beef patties,Plant-based burger patties,Pork sausages,Vegan nuggets,Vegetable patties,Potato croquettes,Fish fillets,Shrimp cakes
Steps before
Grinding,Mixing,Ingredient Preparation
Steps after
Coating,Battering,Frying,Packing
Input ingredients
red meat,pork,poultry,fish,seafood,cheese,vegetables,plant-based products,potato
Output ingredients
rectangular shapes,round shapes,triangular shapes,irregular shapes,novelty shapes,flat appearance,3D appearance
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.

Technical Specifications


Dimension L x W x H
2568 x 3140 x 914 mm
Belt width
400 mm
Max. capacity
60 strokes/min
Max. filling (volume/stroke)
1.1 liter
Electric power
8 kW
Air consumption
300 nl/min / cft/min
Machine weight
1200 kg
Hopper volume
270 liter
Automation
PLC-controlled
Material
Stainless steel
Water usage reduction
Up to 80%

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
Air and water forming system
Integrated steps
Programmable PLC for forming cycles
Automation level
PLC-controlled
Batch vs. continuous operation
Continuous
Changeover time
Quick plate changeover
Cleaning method
Easy to clean stainless steel

Material Compatibility


Cleanability
Stainless steel construction for hygienic design
Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
Stainless steel construction
Biological compatibility
Food-grade materials

Product type Characteristics


Heat sensitivity
Formable under various temperatures
Product formability
Various shapes
Material diversity
Red meat,poultry,fish,vegetables,plant-based

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint (L x W x H)
2568 x 3140 x 914 mm
2579 x 2881 x 1652 mm
2579 x 3003 x 2000 mm
Belt Width
400 mm
600 mm
900 mm
Machine weight
1200 kg
1820 kg
2440 kg
Hopper volume
270 liter
380 liter
530 liter
Discharge method
Step filling principle
Material
Stainless steel
Knock-Out System
E-knockout and Varioseal

Custom Options


Forming Plate Material
PE,PremiumForm
Forming Plate Shapes
Rectangular,Round,Triangular,Irregular
Interchangeable Plates
Yes,quick changeover
Knockout System
GEA E-knockout,Varioseal
Stick Inserter
Available
Tray Transverse Conveyor
Available
Ball Rolling Unit
Available for 400 and 600 mm lines
Auger Product Feeding
Step Filling Principle
Process Recipes
Stored Process Parameters