Industrial food coating solution

Achieve precise and customizable coatings with advanced equipment designed to enhance product appearance and flavor, while ensuring efficient high-speed operations in food production lines.

The GEA CrumbMaster Gen 2 and its complementary equipment, like the GEA MultiDrum, OptiCoater, and OptiDipper, offer a comprehensive solution for food coating needs. What sets these machines apart is their ability to handle continuous, high-speed operations, crucial for food manufacturers and processors. The system features a sequential coating process that efficiently manages pre-dusting, battering, and breading stages, ensuring superior product consistency. Designed for applications such as seafood, snacks, meat, and poultry products, this equipment excels in producing battered fish fillets, tempura shrimp, and breaded chicken nuggets.

Capable of processing various forms like solids, granules, and slurries, it maintains high output and precision while minimizing crumb breakage. Powered by automation and integrated controls, it seamlessly fits into existing production lines, reducing downtime through improved processing efficiency. The equipment is engineered with stainless steel options for robust material handling and easy sanitation. Its PLC systems allow for remote monitoring, enhancing operational oversight and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Customizable features and engineering support ensure adaptability to unique production requirements, offering food manufacturers a reliable partner in enhancing product appeal and quality.

Benefits

  • Maximizes efficiency with high-speed, continuous operation, reducing production bottlenecks.
  • Enhances product quality and consistency through precision in multilayer coating applications.
  • Reduces labor costs with automated operations and minimal manual intervention.
  • Lowers maintenance needs with easy cleaning and robust construction.
  • Adapts to various food types, increasing versatility and market reach.
Applications
Seafood,Meat products,Snacks,Poultry products,Coating materials,Frozen foods,Packaged foods
End products
Tempura shrimp,Battered fish fillets,Marinated poultry strips,Seasoned crisps,Pre-cooked packaged chicken tenders,Frozen breaded fish sticks,Breaded chicken nuggets
Steps before
Ingredient Preparation,Mixing,Pre-processing
Steps after
Freezing,Packing,Quality Inspection
Input ingredients
flours,seasonings,batters,breading,bread crumb,coarse cornflakes,adhesion batter,pre-dust
Output ingredients
coated food products,enhanced product appearance,improved texture,locked in flavor,moisture retention
Coating method
Battering / Breading
Automation
PLC-controlled
Production capacity
Variable,depending on configuration and product
Changeover time
Up to 50% shorter cleaning time
Cleaning method
Easy cleaning,minimal maintenance
Crumb handling
Minimized crumb breakage
Coating Approach
Sequential coating passes
Control over Coating Parameters
Accurate and adjustable
Coating Stages
Pre-dust,adhesion batter,breading
Automation Level
PLC-controlled
Flexibility in Coating Types
Variety of flours,seasonings,batters,breaders
Cost-effectiveness
Efficient production with minimized costs
Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
Control panel type
Digital/Touchscreen Interface
Coating method
Pre-dust,Battering,Breading
Control panel type
PLC/SCADA integration
Batter type
Thin and thick batters
Crumb type
Various types,minimal breakage
Integration possibilities
Analog and digital communication ports
Cleaning method
Easy cleaning and minimal maintenance
Process stage configuration
Multiple passes for coating adjustment
Discharge method
Adjustable for different product sizes
Market info
GEA is known for its expertise in engineering innovative and sustainable equipment and solutions, focusing on sectors such as food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, and energy, with a reputation for quality, efficiency, and advanced technological applications in industrial processing.