- Typical throughput
- Throughput for this class of equipment typically ranges from several hundred to over a thousand bars per minute, depending on bar size and product characteristics.
- Power supply
- Units of this type commonly require a 3-phase industrial power supply, typically 400V, 50Hz in the UK.
- Footprint
- A conveyor bar maker of this width typically requires a significant linear space, often several metres in length, plus access for operation and maintenance.
- Suitable product consistency
- These machines are generally suited for viscous, pliable masses that can be extruded or sheeted and then cut.
- Temperature control
- Many bar makers incorporate or require upstream cooling/heating elements to manage product viscosity for optimal forming.
- Material of construction
- Components in contact with food are typically made from food-grade stainless steel (e.g., 304 or 316) for hygiene and durability.