What types of products can this machine apply?

This type of inline topping applicator is designed to apply a variety of shredded, minced, chopped, or granular food products such as cheese, vegetables, nuts, or spices.

Is this unit suitable for wet or sticky toppings?

While primarily designed for dry or semi-dry particulates, some units can handle slightly moist products. Buyers should confirm suitability for very wet or sticky applications with the seller.

How difficult is it to clean this type of equipment?

Units with a 'rollover' or portable design, often made from stainless steel, are typically designed for relatively straightforward cleaning and sanitation in food processing environments.

Can the application pattern or thickness be adjusted?

Yes, machines of this class commonly feature adjustable settings, often via a PLC, to control the topping distribution, layer thickness, and coverage area.

What maintenance is typically required for an inline topping applicator?

Routine maintenance typically involves cleaning, inspection of belts and moving parts, and lubrication as specified by the manufacturer. Servo-driven components generally offer good reliability.

Can this machine be integrated into an existing production line?

Inline topping applicators are designed for integration into continuous production lines. PLC control allows for synchronisation with upstream and downstream equipment.

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Raque - Inline Topping Applicator

Name: Inline Topping Applicator
Brand: Raque
SKU: 5435
Availability: InStock

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Raque inline topping applicator
Suitable for applying cheese and other particulates to a conveyor passing below.
Roll over C frame
All stainless steel.
Electrical – 480v-3P
Model TU-
S/No: 1070287
Very good condition.

Features with this unit:
To Dispense Garnish onto a 6×9 Tray Conveyed on a Single Lane Filling Conveyor
with Tray Traveling Short Dimension Parallel to Travel
• Line Speed will be 130 Trays per Minute.
• Topping Unit is Portable Rollover Design and Hopper Belt is Servo Driven.

Machine operation:
The basic purpose of this topping unit is to evenly deposit shredded, minced, or chopped food product in a thin layer over a container, pizza, or pie. To accomplish product placement, the product is loaded into a three-sided reservoir. The reservoir, also called the product hopper, is mounted over the top of a powered belt called the hopper belt. The hopper belt carries product towards the product carousel and eventually into a Target Chute.

The product carousel rotates above the product belt to maintain a consistent product height. The carousel has prongs (or product rakes) that extend to within 3/16” of the product belt (the factory setting is usually 5/8”. By rotating against the travel of the product belt, the carousel maintains an even layer of product to be discharged. The hopper belt is driven by a servo-motor, which is controlled by a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC). The PLC is used to keep track on the production conveyor so that the servo-motor will only advance the Product Belt when there is a container is available for being topped. Thus each deposit’s volume is the result of the product height (as maintained by the Carousel) and the length that the Product Belt is fed.

The Topping Unit’s last components help minimize product waste. The pneumatically actuated Product Gate blocks material from being discharged until the PLC has decided that a tray is available for filling; this is called “No Container / No Fill”. The Target Chute may then receive the discharged product so that it can direct the product towards a specific location over the conveyor.

Pennsylvania, United States

8,794 km away

Stock Number

5435

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Applications & Use Cases

Evenly distributing shredded cheese, vegetables, or other particulates onto pizzas, pies, or ready meals.
Applying consistent layers of garnishes or toppings to products on a conveyor line.
Automating the topping process in bakeries, ready meal production, and snack food manufacturing.
Dispensing various dry or semi-dry granular food products onto a base product.

Typical Specifications

Typical throughput: For this class of equipment, throughput can commonly range from 60 to over 200 items per minute, depending on product size and application complexity.
Power supply: Units of this type commonly require a 3-phase electrical supply, typically 400V or 480V in industrial settings.
Construction material: Inline topping applicators are typically constructed from food-grade stainless steel for hygiene and durability.
Product hopper capacity: Hopper capacities vary significantly, but commonly range from 50 to 200 litres, influencing refill frequency.
Applicable product types: Suitable for shredded, minced, chopped, or granular dry and semi-dry food products.
Control system: Modern units commonly feature PLC control for precise operation and integration with existing production lines.
Design: Many units, like this one, feature a portable, rollover design for ease of cleaning and maintenance.

Frequently Asked Questions

This type of inline topping applicator is designed to apply a variety of shredded, minced, chopped, or granular food products such as cheese, vegetables, nuts, or spices.

Machinery Masters Intelligence. General guidance for this category of equipment only, not a substitute for the seller's exact specifications. Always confirm details with the seller.