AFT Mini Depositor Single Shot Depositor

• Precisely portioning batters, creams, and sauces into individual containers or onto baking trays.
• Filling pastries, tarts, and pies with fruit fillings, jams, or custards.
• Depositing chocolate, caramel, or other confectionery ingredients into moulds.
• Portioning ready meals or side dishes in small to medium-scale food production.
• Applying glazes or toppings to baked goods with consistent coverage.

Typical capacity

For this class of equipment, hopper capacities commonly range from 10kg to 50kg, suitable for batch processing.

Power supply

Units of this type are frequently single-phase (230V, 50Hz) or three-phase, depending on motor size and automation level.

Fill range

Depositors in this category typically offer a fill range from a few grams up to several hundred grams per shot, adjustable for various product requirements.

Construction material

Food-grade stainless steel is standard for all contact parts and often for the frame, ensuring hygiene and durability.

Mobility

Many mini depositors are designed to be mobile, often fitted with castors for easy repositioning within a production area.

Footprint

For this class, the footprint is typically compact, designed for smaller production spaces or integration into existing lines.

• What types of products can this depositor handle?

  Mini depositors are generally suitable for viscous and semi-viscous products such as batters, creams, sauces, jams, and certain types of fillings. Product consistency is key for optimal performance.

• Is this equipment easy to clean?

• Can the fill volume be adjusted?

• What maintenance is typically required?

• Is specialist installation required?

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