Processing Equipment
(181 companies)Includes a wide variety of machinery used to process food and handle raw and processed food and liquid ingredients. Also includes machines used to process pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals, such as capsule filling, tablet presses and soft gel equipment.
Food & Beverage Processing Equipment (127 Companies)
Machinery that transforms edible ingredients into food and beverage products through cutting, mixing, cooking, homogenizing and other processes.
Food & Beverage Processing Equipment Types
Centrifuges & Separators
Food and beverage processing machines that apply centrifugal force or other means to separate solids from liquids or one liquid from another in a vessel.
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Chillers, Freezers & Cooling Equipment
Machinery used to cool or freeze ingredients on a food or beverage processing line; includes cooling tunnels and drums as well as spiral coolers, spiral freezers and plate freezers.
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Coating, Enrobing, Seasoning & Decorating Machines
Food processing equipment that covers products with other edible coatings or ingredients, such as toppings, spices or chocolate, through techniques such as tempering, panning, and drizzling.
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Depositors
Industrial food and beverage processing equipment that places ingredients of various viscosities during formation, or for positioning products for further processing, either continuously or by spot placement.
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Evaporators & Distillation Equipment
Food and beverage processing equipment that removes water particles from food to reduce weight, transforms liquids into gases, or separates one liquid from another.
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Fermenters & Reactors
Equipment that transforms a culture medium into a food, beverage or other product for human consumption such as yogurt, whiskey, or penicillin; includes batch/tube reactors and related equipment.
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Filtration Equipment
Filters, strainers and related systems that are used to separate or strain liquids from micro-sized solids using a variety of substrates during food and beverage processing.
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Food & Beverage Accessories & Components
Changeable machine components or related accessories that complement food processing lines, such as spray nozzles for spray dryers, ice cream stick inserters and cake marbling systems.
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Forming & Extruding Equipment
Used in food processing to apply heat or other conditions to move food ingredients through plates or dies that create the product’s final shape; includes related equipment such as sheeters, laminators and rounding machines.
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Heat Exchangers
Equipment used to regulate temperatures of liquids during food and beverage processing operations, such as pasteurizers and cookers.
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High Pressure Processing (HPP)
Enclosed chambers that apply pressure in place of heat to filled and sealed food or beverage containers as a method to inactivate harmful pathogens in products while retaining nutrients and taste profile and increasing shelf life.
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Homogenizers
Machinery that breaks down solid particles in liquids, such as removing fat globules during milk processing.
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Injectors & Vacuum Stuffers
Equipment used to deliver or stuff measured doses or portions of food, liquids or other ingredients into another substance or directly into the consumable food or beverage product; includes positive displacement, cavity and peristaltic pumps.
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Liquid Processing Components
Any component and changeable part related to liquid processing equipment, such as tubing or gaskets.
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Milling & Grinding Equipment
Used to grind and mill raw products into fine powders and flours for consumable products; includes granulators and conching machines.
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Mixing & Blending Equipment
Any processing equipment that mixes or blends two or more ingredients for food, beverage or other processing applications.
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Ovens, Dryers & Fryers
Food processing equipment that applies heat to cook bread, meat, vegetable, snacks, and other foods prior to packaging; includes industrial blanchers, branders, searers, roasters, and related machines.
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Pumps, Valves, Fittings & Piping
Food grade machines that use pressure to move or remove liquids during food and beverage processing, such as diaphragm, peristaltic and vacuum pumps.
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Raw Material Preparation Equipment
Food industry equipment used for initial food preparation processes for products, particularly fruits and vegetables, such as washing, peeling, pitting, de-clustering, and destemming.
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Retort & Sterilization
A range of thermal processing equipment, typically used for processing in-container, low-acid foods, that uses heat to destroy microorganisms, rendering the product shelf stable. Includes autoclaves and other equipment that use batch, continuous process or sterilization methods.
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Robotic Processing Equipment
Robotics systems used exclusively for preparation or assembly of food and beverage ingredients into processed food, such as robotic equipment for deboning, decorating or ingredient placement.
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Slicing, Dicing, Cutting & Shredding Equipment
Food and beverage processing equipment that prepares ingredients into a desired shape using knives, water cutting, laser and ultrasonic methods, including machines such as choppers, shredders, crumblers, crushers, fruit chunkers and fat trimmers.
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Spray Dryers & Agglomerators
Processing equipment used to transform liquids into powders (i.e., spray dryers to make milk powder) or accumulate powdered particles into larger elements (i.e., agglomerators for instant coffee processing).
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Tanks, Vessels, Kettles & Silos
Equipment used to treat, process or temporarily store edible oils, slurries, or other bulk liquids used in food and beverage processing.
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Food & Dry Ingredient Handling (78 Companies)
Specialized equipment used to convey, transport and separate bulk ingredients that go into food, beverage and pharmaceutical processing lines.
Food & Dry Ingredient Handling Types
Bulk Handling/Bulk Weighing Equipment
Machines that transfer, transport and/or weigh bulk ingredients such as powders and pellets for food, beverage or pharmaceutical applications; includes process scales, floor scales, strain gauges and load cells.
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Dry Product Feeders
Used to load and feed dry products into another inline machine during food, beverage, and pharmaceutical processes; includes equipment such as screw feeders for nut pieces and biscuit feeders for sandwich cookie production.
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Dumping Stations
Equipment used to empty ingredients such as powders into a hopper during processing.
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Dust Collection
Vacuum systems that capture airborne powders and dusts from accumulating on machine and plant surfaces during processes such as dumping, stirring and mixing.
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Food Stackers/Destackers
Handling equipment used in food processing lines to count and align flat food items such as frozen pizza crusts or hamburger patties before dropping the stack into a tray or into another food processing machine. Destackers take individual food items from stacked piles prior to a packaging operation or other food processing application and place them onto a conveyor.
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Grading & Sorting Equipment
Machines that sort raw food products (i.e., potato chips, carrots) by weight, size, shape, or other specifications; includes related food processing machinery such as aligners, orienters and scalping equipment. Also included here are machine vision and vision inspection systems that sort foods during or after a processing application.
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Magnetic Separators
Used in food, beverage and pharmaceutical production, this equipment separates any ferrous pieces that may have been introduced through processes such as grinding from contaminating a food source.
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Processing Conveyors/Conveyance
Specialized conveying equipment used to transport ingredients and finished products (not packages) through a food processing operation, including cable conveyors for small and fragile ingredients. Other examples include tubular drag/disc, aeromechanical, bucket, auger or screw and pneumatic vacuum tubes.
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Screening & Separating Equipment
Food, beverage, and pharmaceutical processing equipment used to separate products by coarseness, such as sifters for flour equipment or separators for removing clumps in powders.
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Capsules, Tablets & Soft Gelatin Equipment (9 Companies)
Machinery used for processing, forming, dosing and filling of pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals and foods into capsules, tablets and soft gelatin formats.
Capsules, Tablets & Soft Gelatin Equipment Types
Capsule Filling & Sealing Machines
Equipment used for dosing and filling gelatin or nongelatin shells typically with dry ingredients for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications, such as ground herbal supplements.
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Soft Gelatin Capsule Equipment
Machines for dosing and filling hermetically sealed, soft gelatin capsules that contain liquids or semisolid consumable products, typically for pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and some food applications, such as fish oil capsules.
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Tablet Manufacturing Equipment
Machinery that doses and fills hard tablets, used typically for pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and some food applications. Includes machines such as tablet presses, coaters and granulators used in vitamins or candy production.
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More on Processing Equipment
Explore the functionalities and benefits of processing equipment used in food, pharmaceuticals, and nutraceuticals. This article details how these machines work, their applications, and advantages.
Processing equipment encompasses a diverse array of machinery designed for the efficient handling and transformation of ingredients in food, pharmaceuticals, and nutraceuticals sectors. This equipment is crucial for managing both raw and processed materials, ensuring they are appropriately treated for consumption or further manufacturing stages. The range of machinery includes, but is not limited to, capsule filling machines, tablet presses, and soft gel equipment, each tailored to meet specific industry needs.
The operation of processing equipment varies significantly depending on its specific function. For instance, capsule filling machines are engineered to fill capsules with accurate doses of powdered or liquid medications. Tablet presses compress powder into tablets of uniform size and weight, which is critical for dosage accuracy. Soft gel equipment combines active ingredients with gelatin to form capsules, which are then sealed and cut to specification. These machines often incorporate advanced technology to ensure precision and efficiency in production lines.
In the food industry, processing equipment is used to handle and transform raw ingredients into ready-to-package forms. This includes machinery for washing, cutting, cooking, and packaging food products. In the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries, the equipment plays a vital role in the formulation of medications and supplements. This ensures that products are safe for consumption and meet regulatory standards for quality and efficacy.
The benefits of using specialized processing equipment are manifold. Firstly, these machines provide significant improvements in production efficiency, allowing manufacturers to process large volumes of products quickly while maintaining high-quality standards. Additionally, the precision offered by such equipment minimizes waste and ensures consistent product quality, which is crucial in industries where consumer safety is paramount. Automation in processing equipment also reduces the need for manual labor, lowering the risk of human error and enhancing overall operational safety.
For professionals seeking to enhance their manufacturing processes, a thorough exploration of available processing equipment and suppliers is advisable. PMMI's ProSource directory offers a comprehensive listing of manufacturers specializing in this equipment, providing a valuable resource for comparing options and making informed purchasing decisions. This directory does not delve into product specifics but serves as an initial point for finding suitable suppliers.