Mech Masz LP01 Dough Feeding Hopper

Applications & Use Cases

• Feeding dough into bread lines, pastry lines, or pizza production systems.
• Integrating with continuous dough processing equipment such as moulders or dividers.
• Automating the transfer of bulk dough from mixers to downstream machinery.
• Managing dough supply in high-volume bakery and food manufacturing environments.

Typical Specifications

Typical hopper capacity

For this class of equipment, capacities commonly range from 100 kg to 250 kg, with this unit listed at 160 kg.

Material construction

Units of this type are typically constructed from food-grade stainless steel for hygiene and durability.

Power supply

Commonly, these machines require a 3-phase electrical supply, typically 400V, 50Hz in the UK.

Feeding mechanism

Often features a chunker or cutting mechanism to prepare dough for continuous feeding, with variable speed control.

Control options

Typically offers both automatic and manual operation modes, sometimes including a foot pedal for precise control.

Integration

Designed for seamless integration into existing or new continuous dough processing lines.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What types of dough can this hopper handle?

  Dough feeding hoppers like the LP01 are generally suitable for a wide range of dough types, including bread, pastry, and pizza dough, provided the consistency is appropriate for the feeding mechanism.

• Is this unit suitable for continuous operation?

• What are the typical maintenance requirements?

• Can this hopper be integrated with different brands of downstream equipment?

• What safety features are commonly found on these units?