Apple Engineering MR150 Pneumatic Depositor

Applications & Use Cases

• Depositing batters and creams into bakery products.
• Filling pies, tarts, and quiches with various fillings.
• Portioning sauces, purees, and viscous liquids into containers.
• Applying decorative toppings or glazes to confectionery items.

Typical Specifications

Typical capacity

This class of equipment commonly handles deposit volumes from a few grams up to several hundred grams per cycle.

Power supply

Pneumatic depositors primarily require a compressed air supply; electrical power, if needed, is typically single-phase for controls.

Materials of construction

Units of this type are generally constructed from food-grade stainless steel for contact parts and framework.

Hopper size

Horizontal paddle mixing hoppers on such units commonly range from 50 to 150 litres.

Mobility

Many pneumatic depositors are mounted on mobile, height-adjustable frames for operational flexibility.

Deposit accuracy

For this type of depositor, accuracy is typically high, often within +/- 1-2% of the target weight.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What products are suitable for a pneumatic depositor?

  Pneumatic depositors are well-suited for viscous, semi-liquid, and particulate products that can be drawn and dispensed without damage, such as batters, creams, fruit fillings, and sauces.

• What maintenance is typically required for a used pneumatic depositor?

• Can the deposit volume be easily adjusted?

• What kind of air supply is needed?

• Is this type of equipment suitable for hot filling?