GEA Koppens - VM600HS Former

Applications & Use Cases

• Producing consistent shapes for meat products such as burgers, nuggets, and schnitzels.
• Forming vegetable patties and other plant-based protein products.
• Shaping potato products like croquettes and hash browns.
• Creating fish cakes and other seafood-based formed items.

Typical Specifications

Typical throughput

For this class of equipment, throughput can typically range from 1,000 to 4,000 kg/hour, depending on product size and complexity.

Forming width

This unit features a 600mm (23.6 inch) forming width, which is a common size for medium to high-volume production.

Power supply

Units of this type commonly require a 3-phase electrical supply, typically 400V, 50Hz.

Construction material

As stated, the machine is all stainless steel, which is standard for food processing equipment to ensure hygiene and durability.

Forming pressure

Forming pressure is typically adjustable, allowing for a range of product densities and textures.

Product thickness

Product thickness is commonly adjustable, with a typical range of 6mm to 30mm for formed products.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What types of products can a former like this handle?

  Formers are versatile and can handle various pumpable or extrudable masses, including ground meat, poultry, fish, vegetable mixes, and potato products. The specific product capabilities depend on the forming plate design.

• Is this machine suitable for continuous production?

• What maintenance is typically required for a forming machine?

• Are spare parts readily available for GEA Koppens equipment?

• Can the forming plates be changed to produce different shapes?