Sievmaster Flavouring drum

Applications & Use Cases

• Applying dry seasonings or coatings to snack foods, nuts, and confectionery.
• Evenly distributing marinades or glazes onto meat and poultry products.
• Dusting powders onto baked goods or pharmaceutical tablets.
• Blending multiple dry ingredients for uniform distribution.

Typical Specifications

Typical capacity

For this class of equipment, batch capacities commonly range from 50kg to 500kg, depending on drum volume and product density.

Power supply

Units of this type typically require a 3-phase electrical supply, commonly 400V, 50Hz, in line with UK industrial standards.

Materials of construction

Food-grade stainless steel (e.g., 304 or 316) is standard for all product contact parts, ensuring hygiene and corrosion resistance.

Footprint

While specific dimensions vary, mobile units like this often have an overall length of around 1.5m to 2.5m, with widths and heights to match typical factory layouts.

Throughput

Continuous flavouring drums can process several hundred kilograms per hour, while batch systems are limited by cycle time and batch size.

Maintenance requirements

Routine maintenance typically involves checking motor bearings, gearboxes, and ensuring all seals and safety guards are intact. Cleaning is paramount for food processing.

Integration

These units are commonly integrated with upstream conveying systems and downstream packaging lines.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the primary function of a flavouring drum?

  A flavouring drum is designed to apply dry or wet coatings, seasonings, or glazes uniformly onto food products through a tumbling action.

• Why is a Sievmaster vibratory sieve included with this unit?

• Is this unit suitable for both dry and liquid applications?

• What are the benefits of a mobile flavouring drum?

• What kind of products can be processed in this type of equipment?