Raising the bar in drum forming
GEA MaxiFormer
GEA MaxiFormer, with patented drum forming technology, is our most efficient forming solution for high-quality formed poultry, pork and plant-based products, providing the highest output.
Forming technology improved
The GEA MaxiFormer makes drum forming easier. The forming machine addresses multiple issues associated with drum forming. By understanding the whole forming process, including grinding and chilling, GEA has improved their forming technologies and final formed products. GEA has developed a solution for 600mm and 1000mm wide line drum forming productions.
Main food applications
Main product applications include chicken nuggets, 3D chicken filets, chicken filets, pork cutlets and plant-based products.
Reliability you can count on
- GEA’s experience and expertise across the whole production process come together to provide seamless systems integration with upstream and downstream processes
- The most advanced control system allows simple, touch-screen control of the entire system
- Fast throughput with high quality and the minimum of downtime
Maximum filling and portion control with optimal belt usage
- Less give away through higher weight accuracy with the unique patented forming technology “step-filling”
- High-speed production of consistently high-quality products of any shape, with minimum damage to the structure of the meat
- Absolute repeatability puts portion control firmly in the hands of the operator with minimum wastage
- Optimal belt loading saves space and provides the maximum possible throughput without any risk of doubles
Minimum total cost of ownership on a small footprint
- Timed air pressure to release products what reduces operational costs due to less air usage
- Less maintenance time and cost, due to unique drum support and rigid drum design
- Easy access for maintenance and cleaning
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Specifications
Advanced technologyPatented step-filling technology
Patented step-filling technology for GEA MaxiFormer
The MaxiFormer uses specially designed and patented software to communicate between the Handtmann VF range vacuum filler and the drum former. This step-filling process fills each cavity progressively and carefully, without damaging the structure of the meat or wearing the cavity. The result is better structure retention and less product wastage.
Worlds first 1000mm wide drum with air knock-out
The GEA MaxiFormer is available in 600mm and 1000mm-wide versions. For customers needing the maximum throughput, the 1000mm wide option provides the ultimate in cost-efficient space utilization and belt loading. The unique GEA knock-out system ejects the formed products using dry air at high pressure to each row of cavities, not the whole drum. This system uses 40% less air and reduces energy costs.
Technical details
| Product specifications | GEA MaxiFormer 600 | GEA MaxiFormer 1000 |
| Dimension L x W x H | 2256x1856x2022 mm | 1856x1856x2022 mm |
| Belt width | 600 mm | 1000 mm |
| Max. capacity | 220 strokes/minute | 220 strokes/minute |
| Speed | 3 to 22 meter/minute | 3 to 22 meter/minute |
| Min. product height | 4 mm | 4 mm |
| Max. product height | 18 mm | 18 mm |
Accessories
Accessories for GEA MaxiFormerIn addition to the MaxiFormer, the complete system includes a Handtmann vane pump, a GEA MaxiDrum, GEA MaxiStorage and GEA MaxiClean.
GEA MaxiDrum
The MaxiFormer has a unique spoke drum design with a more rigid structure that prevents the drum from flexing and ensures consistent filling pressure across the entire width of the drum. This allows more accurate filling, achieving a standard weight deviation at least twice as accurate as ordinary systems for 2D and 3D formed products and minimizing product giveaway. To suit specific needs, additional drums with customized 3D or 2D cavities are possible to order.
GEA MaxiClean
GEA MaxiClean is a new technology from GEA that provides high-speed drum cleaning to minimize downtime, maximize productivity and allow fast product changeover. Unlike ordinary drum cleaners, the MaxiClean automatically monitors the temperature, flow and pressure of the fluid during cleaning, comparing it with that data from a clean drum. In this way, you will know exactly when the drum is clean and ready for service.
GEA MaxiCarriage and MaxiStorage
The complete GEA MaxiFormer package includes GEA MaxiCarriage and GEA MaxiStorage. The GEA MaxiCarriage enables the used drum to be simply and safely moved from the MaxiFormer to the MaxiClean for fast, efficient cleaning and secure storage. The GEA MaxiStorage can store 4 drums.
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