Rondo - 6/4 Head Piston Depositor

• Depositing viscous products such as jams, sauces, and pie fillings into containers.
• Accurately filling bakery items like muffins, cupcakes, and tarts with batter or cream.
• Portioning ready meals, purees, and other semi-liquid food products.
• Filling jars, bottles, and pouches with consistent volumes of product.

Typical capacity

Throughput for this class of equipment typically ranges from 1,000 to 3,000 deposits per hour per head, depending on product viscosity and deposit volume.

Power supply

Commonly found on units of this type, a 3-phase electrical supply (e.g., 400V, 50Hz) is typically required, often with pneumatic air for operation.

Deposit volume range

Piston depositors typically offer a wide range of adjustable deposit volumes, often from 50ml up to 1,000ml per piston, depending on cylinder size.

Number of heads

This unit is specified as a 6/4 head, indicating it can operate with either 6 or 4 pistons, offering flexibility for different production runs.

Construction material

For food processing equipment, contact parts are typically constructed from food-grade stainless steel (e.g., 304 or 316) for hygiene and durability.

Footprint

A multi-head piston depositor of this type typically requires a floor space of approximately 1.5m to 2.5m in length and 0.8m to 1.2m in width, plus access space.

• What kind of products can this depositor handle?

  Piston depositors are best suited for viscous, semi-liquid, or chunky products that can flow without excessive pressure. This includes batters, creams, sauces, jams, and products with small particulates.

• Is this unit suitable for hot or cold filling?

• How easy is it to change between 6 and 4 heads?

• What maintenance is typically required for a piston depositor?

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

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