Deighton - Used Deighton Formative R Series

Applications & Use Cases

• Food processing plants for high-volume production of formed meat products.
• Bakeries and confectionery manufacturers for shaping doughs and batters into consistent forms.
• Ready meal producers requiring uniform portions for packaging.
• Pet food manufacturing for creating shaped feed products.

Typical Specifications

Typical capacity

For this class of equipment, throughput commonly ranges from 1,000 to 4,000 portions per hour, depending on product size and complexity.

Power supply

Units of this type typically operate on a 3-phase electrical supply, commonly 400V, 50Hz, with varying amperage requirements.

Product size range

Forming machines like the R Series can typically produce items ranging from 30mm to 150mm in diameter, with adjustable thickness.

Material compatibility

Commonly handles minced meat, poultry, fish, vegetable mixes, and various doughs and batters.

Footprint

A forming machine of this size typically requires a floor space of approximately 1.5m x 1m, plus access for operation and maintenance.

Construction materials

Units are generally constructed from food-grade stainless steel for hygiene and durability.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What kind of products can this machine form?

  This type of former is versatile and can typically shape various products, including burgers, meatballs, nuggets, fish cakes, and certain cookie or biscuit doughs, depending on the tooling installed.

• Is specific tooling required for different product shapes?

• What are the typical maintenance requirements for a forming machine?

• Can the speed of the forming process be adjusted?

• What safety features are commonly found on these machines?