BCH Orbiter - Pie Machine Meat/Paste Depositor

• Depositing meat fillings into pie bases for savoury pies.
• Dispensing fruit or jam pastes into sweet pastry products.
• Accurately portioning viscous fillings into various food items.
• Automating the filling stage in a high-volume bakery or food production line.

Typical capacity

Throughput for this class of equipment typically varies based on product viscosity and portion size, often ranging from hundreds to thousands of portions per hour.

Power supply

Units of this type commonly require a 3-phase industrial electrical supply, typically 400V, 50Hz.

Depositing mechanism

This unit features a screw feed/slide plate extruder, which is common for handling viscous or particulate-laden products like meat or thick paste.

Integration

Designed for an 'Orbiter line', indicating suitability for integration into a continuous production system, often a rotary or linear pie production line.

Material contact parts

Typically constructed from food-grade stainless steel for hygiene and durability, suitable for contact with food products.

Footprint

The physical footprint for a depositor of this type is typically designed to fit within existing production lines, varying based on the specific model and hopper size.

• What types of products can this depositor handle?

  This type of screw feed/slide plate depositor is typically suited for viscous products such as meat fillings, thick sauces, fruit pastes, and other semi-solid or particulate-laden food items.

• Is this unit suitable for integration into an existing production line?

• What maintenance is typically required for a depositor of this kind?

• Can the deposit volume be adjusted?

• What are the typical hygiene considerations for this equipment?

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