Raque - Raque - Inline topping applicator

Applications & Use Cases

• Distributing shredded cheese, nuts, seeds, or spices onto pizzas, ready meals, or bakery products.
• Applying crumb toppings to desserts or savoury pies.
• Dispensing decorative particulates onto confectionery items.
• Adding functional ingredients like anti-caking agents or flavourings to products on a production line.

Typical Specifications

Typical capacity

Throughput for this class of equipment is typically governed by the conveyor speed and product width, often ranging from 30 to 120 products per minute.

Power supply

Units of this type commonly require a 3-phase electrical supply, typically 400V, 50Hz, with a modest power draw for motors and controls.

Construction material

As described, this unit is all stainless steel, which is standard for food processing equipment to ensure hygiene and durability.

Footprint

Inline applicators typically have a linear footprint, designed to integrate over an existing conveyor, with dimensions varying based on applicator width and hopper size.

Suitable feed sizes

This type of equipment is generally designed for free-flowing particulate materials, typically ranging from fine powders to pieces up to approximately 10-15mm.

Maintenance requirements

Maintenance typically involves routine cleaning, inspection of moving parts, and occasional replacement of wear components such as belts or seals.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What types of products can this applicator handle?

  This Raque unit is suitable for applying various dry particulate toppings, such as shredded cheese, nuts, seeds, spices, and crumbs, onto products moving on a conveyor.

• Is this unit suitable for washdown environments?

• Can the application width be adjusted?

• What kind of conveyor system is required?

• Are spare parts readily available for Raque equipment?