Deighton - Formatic 360 Drum – Santa

Applications & Use Cases

• Producing consistently shaped meat, fish, or vegetable patties for retail or catering.
• Forming speciality products like festive shapes (e.g., 'Santa' figures) for seasonal food production.
• Creating uniform portions for ready meals and convenience food lines.
• Processing dough or bakery products into specific shapes for confectionery or baked goods.

Typical Specifications

Typical capacity

For this class of equipment, throughput can typically range from 1,800 to 3,600 portions per hour, depending on product size and drum configuration.

Power supply

Commonly requires a 3-phase electrical supply, typically 400V, 50Hz, with a power consumption of around 1.5 to 3 kW.

Forming drum diameter

Units of this type typically accommodate forming drums with diameters around 300-360mm, allowing for various product shapes and sizes.

Suitable feed material

Designed for processing minced meat, fish paste, vegetable mixes, and other pliable food masses.

Footprint

A typical footprint for a standalone unit would be approximately 800mm (W) x 1200mm (D) x 1500mm (H), excluding conveyors.

Material construction

Generally constructed from food-grade stainless steel for hygiene and durability, with food-safe plastics for contact parts.

Operating pressure

Pneumatic systems, if present, typically operate at 6-8 bar.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is a Formatic 360 Drum machine primarily used for?

  A Formatic 360 Drum machine is primarily used for automatically forming and portioning various food products into consistent shapes and sizes using interchangeable forming drums.

• Can this machine produce different shapes?

• What kind of maintenance does a used forming machine require?

• Is this unit suitable for high-volume production?

• What does 'Santa' in the name refer to?