Baker Perkins - Bakers Piston Depositor To Fit Over Conveyor

• Depositing batters and doughs onto baking trays or directly onto a conveyor.
• Filling pies, tarts, and other pastry shells with fruit fillings, creams, or savoury mixtures.
• Portioning sauces, purees, and viscous liquids into containers or onto products.
• Accurately dispensing cake mixes, muffin batters, and similar products into moulds.

Typical capacity

Throughput for this class of equipment typically ranges from 20 to 60 deposits per minute, depending on product viscosity and deposit volume.

Power supply

Commonly found on units of this type, a 240V single-phase or 400V three-phase electrical supply is required, often with pneumatic air for operation.

Deposit volume range

Piston depositors typically offer adjustable deposit volumes, commonly from 10ml up to 1000ml per shot, depending on the piston size.

Construction material

Units are generally constructed from food-grade stainless steel for contact parts, ensuring hygiene and durability.

Integration

Designed to fit over existing conveyor systems, requiring adequate overhead clearance and a stable mounting point.

Footprint

The footprint for the main depositing head is typically compact, but consideration for the product hopper and control panel is necessary.

• What products can this type of depositor handle?

  Piston depositors are well-suited for viscous products such as batters, doughs, creams, jams, and thick sauces. They are less ideal for products with large particulates.

• Is this unit suitable for hot or cold products?

• How easy is it to clean and maintain?

• Can the deposit volume be adjusted?

• What conveyor types can it be integrated with?

Food depositors are valued for their precision, consistency and reliability in portioning applications across bakery, confectionery and prepared foods sectors. Buyers typically prioritise machines with minimal wear, clear maintenance histories and compatible control systems. Key strengths include durability when properly serviced, adaptability to various product viscosities, and straightforward operation. When purchasing used equipment, inspecting nozzles, pumps and pneumatic components is essential, as wear directly affects deposit accuracy. Machines from reputable manufacturers with documented service records generally command buyer confidence and deliver strong long-term value.

General overview for this equipment type