Winyard Engineering Ltd - Winyard Midi-Fill Depositor

• Depositing batters and cake mixes into moulds or trays.
• Portioning creams, mousses, and dessert fillings.
• Filling pies, tarts, and pastries with various viscous ingredients.
• Dispensing sauces, purees, and gravies into containers or onto products.
• Accurately dosing jams, jellies, and fruit preparations.

Typical capacity

Depositors of this class typically handle a range of portion sizes, commonly from 10ml up to 1000ml per cycle, depending on the piston and nozzle configuration.

Power supply

Units of this type commonly operate on a standard single-phase electrical supply (e.g., 230V, 50Hz in the UK) with a compressed air connection.

Construction material

This equipment typically features stainless steel contact parts and frame for hygiene and durability, suitable for food processing environments.

Throughput

Throughput for a midi-fill depositor can vary significantly, typically ranging from 10 to 60 deposits per minute, depending on product viscosity and portion size.

Footprint

For a standalone unit, the footprint is typically compact, designed for integration into existing production lines or for benchtop operation.

Viscosity range

This type of depositor is generally suitable for semi-liquid to highly viscous products, including those with small particulates.

• What products can this depositor handle?

  This Winyard Midi-Fill Depositor is designed for precise portioning of a wide range of semi-liquid and viscous food products, including batters, creams, fillings, sauces, and purees.

• Is this unit suitable for my production line?

• How easy is it to clean and maintain?

• Can the portion size be adjusted?

• What is the typical lead time for a used unit?

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