BCH Orbiter - Pie Machine Meat/Paste Depositor

• Producing meat pies, pasties, and sausage rolls.
• Depositing fruit fillings for tarts and sweet pies.
• Forming dough bases or tops for various baked goods.
• Filling ready meals with viscous components.
• Portioning mashed potato or vegetable purees.

Typical capacity

For this class of equipment, throughput can range from several hundred to several thousand units per hour, depending on product size and complexity.

Power supply

Commonly found on units of this type, a 3-phase industrial electrical supply (e.g., 400V, 50Hz) is typically required.

Depositing mechanism

This unit features a screw feed and slide plate extruder, suitable for viscous and particulate products.

Product compatibility

Designed for depositing meat pastes, purees, and other semi-solid fillings.

Integration

Often designed to integrate into existing production lines, such as BCH Orbiter pie lines.

Construction material

Typically constructed from food-grade stainless steel for hygiene and durability.

• What types of products can this depositor handle?

  This type of depositor, with a screw feed and slide plate, is generally suitable for viscous products containing particulates, such as meat fillings, thick pastes, and some vegetable purees.

• Is this unit suitable for different pie sizes?

• What maintenance is typically required for a used depositor?

• Can this depositor be integrated into any existing production line?

• What are the typical safety features on such equipment?

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