Products such as balls and all kinds of dumplings, soup inserts and more add value to food service, gastronomy, lunch services, catering and sales counters. With the new FS 501 forming system, Handtmann now offers a flexible solution for making them that is easily integrated into everyday production. In combination with a Handtmann vacuum filler and with its flexibility in processing many different initial products, this auxiliary device covers a wide range of applications for start-ups, small-scale producers or gastronomy and food service. An automated solution for appetising products with quality like handmade.
The FS 501 forming system, which can be attached directly to the Handtmann vacuum filler, enables the automatic production of a variety of 3D-shaped products. Many different feed materials, such as meat and fish, vegetables, vegetarian/vegan, hybrid convenience products, dairy products or pet food can be processed and formed with maximum flexibility. Product examples include fish and meat balls or liver dumplings, spinach, potato or bread dumplings, cheese and vegetable balls or soup inserts. However, the forming system also gives seminola dumplings, marzipan balls and other dough as well as confectionery their optimum shape. The gentle portioning process guaranteed by the vane cell feed system in the Handtmann vacuum filler ensures optimum quality for all products in a wide range of consistencies, whether soft, pasty, firm or chunky. The patented 3-way hole plate forming technology allows the production of free-formed 3D products of diameters up to 55 mm. 3D product shapes and geometries include dumplings, balls, sticks and more. Easy adjustment of the FS 501 forming system ensures quick product changes and a high level of reproducibility of all products. At the same time, the new forming system offers a high production output of up to 250 portions per minute. Accurate-to-the-gram weights per portion or product and only minimal wear further ensure cost-optimised production. Easy operation and cleaning complete the new forming solution.
