Rademaker - Spot Depositor

• Precisely depositing fillings into pastry bases for pies, tarts, and quiches.
• Accurately portioning batters or creams onto biscuits, cakes, or desserts.
• Applying sauces or purees onto ready meals or other food products.
• Filling confectionery moulds with chocolate, caramel, or other viscous materials.

Typical throughput

For a 4-head unit, throughput can typically range from 100 to 200 deposits per minute, depending on product viscosity and deposit volume.

Number of discharge heads

This unit features 4 discharge heads, suitable for multi-lane production or larger single products.

Product compatibility

Spot depositors are commonly used for viscous to semi-viscous products such as fruit fillings, creams, batters, and sauces.

Power supply

Units of this type typically require a 3-phase electrical supply, commonly 400V, 50Hz, with pneumatic air for operation.

Footprint

The footprint for a standalone spot depositor can vary, but typically requires a floor space of 1.5m to 2.5m in length, plus any associated conveyor systems.

Material construction

Food-grade stainless steel is commonly used for contact parts to ensure hygiene and durability.

• What types of products can a spot depositor handle?

  Spot depositors are versatile and can handle a wide range of viscous to semi-viscous products, including pie fillings, batters, creams, sauces, and purees. Product consistency is key for optimal performance.

• Can the deposit volume be adjusted?

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

• What maintenance is typically required for a spot depositor?

• What are the benefits of a multi-head depositor?

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