Efficiency Meets Sustainability: Redefining Food Processing with Our Battering Machine

In the realm of culinary finesse, our cutting-edge battering machine reshapes food coating narratives. Whether you prefer a naked schnitzel or a breaded cutlet, our VER battering machine transforms ingredients with finesse, delicately applying liquid coatings. Battering, a culinary cornerstone, reaches its peak within our design, blending with predusting and breading for flavorful textures.

Step into culinary innovation with our commercial battering machine, designed for modern gastronomy. With two variants—the tempura and waterfall battering machines—food passes through intricate mechanisms, enveloped in flavors by a pulp curtain and battering tank. Excess batter is efficiently removed, ensuring optimal coating. Our material return system recycles surplus pulp, minimizing waste and maximizing sustainability..In the world of coating, there exists a multitude of battering machines. How can we discern the most suitable battering machine to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of our coating business?Let us check the blog to find the answer.

Working principle

Our battering machine employs a high-performance pump system with adjustable speed, facilitating the use of liquid coating materials of various viscosities. Designed for applications such as coating fried chicken, fish fillets, and vegetables, it ensures complete coverage of the product with batter on all sides through overflow devices equipped with a batter curtain.Operating seamlessly, the machine utilizes a conveyor belt to smoothly transport food items into its chamber. VER battering machine supplied with big size batter tank, which utilizes battering curtain and batter tank at bottom to offer uniformed coating effects. To ensure precision and efficiency, a sophisticated pump structure evenly distributes the batter and eliminates excess from both the top and bottom surfaces of the product.

Waterfall Battering and Tempura Battering

Exploring the diverse needs of food processing, battering machines come in two primary types: the Tempura Battering Machine and the Waterfall Battering Machine. The Waterfall Battering Machine is tailored for delicate and lightweight items like seaweed and thin fish slices, ensuring stable and uniform coating without excessive movement. Utilizing a thinner, more fluid batter, it’s perfect for such applications. On the other hand, the Tempura Battering Machine suits heavier and more compact items such as meatballs or nuggets. Its design allows for even coating through the battering tank, ideal for thicker batters.

Various Capacity

Available in 200, 300, 400, 600mm, 800mm even 1000mm different belt width, with capacity 100kgs, 200kgs, 400-600kgs, 600-800kgs, 1000kg different capacities. The high outputs with the optional high-speed product belt that allows for belt speeds of up to 3-15m/min through a top-performance stainless steel drive.

100kg Capacity (200mm Belt):Ideal for smaller operations, precise battering for up to 100kg. 

300kg Capacity (300mm Belt): Suited for medium-sized productions, handles up to 300kg efficiently. 

400-600kg Capacity (400mm Belt): Catering to larger demands, accommodates up to 500kg. 

800-1000kg Capacity (600mm Belt): Designed for heavy-duty use, handles 800-1000kg with exceptional throughput.

Batter Recycling Function

After the batter is applied to the product via the battering tank, any excess batter is efficiently reclaimed. The machine’s internal mechanism directs the leftover batter back into the batter tank, where dense small holes filter out any product residue, ensuring that only clean batter is reused for coating. This process maximizes efficiency and minimizes wastage, allowing for consistent and sustainable production.

Air Blowing Functionality

As products move through the battering machine, they encounter the battering curtain, ensuring uniform coating. Subsequently, an adjustable blower system meticulously removes excess batter from both the top and bottom of products, optimizing the coating process. Integrated with a material return system, any excess batter is efficiently redirected for further use, reducing waste. The height and direction of the air knife blowing position can be effortlessly adjusted, catering to various product coating processes and requirements.

Adjustable Mesh Belt

The mesh belt of our tempura battering machine is designed to be adjustable, offering versatility in operation. With the capability to adjust both upward and downward, our battering machine accommodates various product sizes and processing requirements. The adjustable range differs depending on the belt width: for the mini 200mm mesh belt width model, the range spans from 2 to 6 centimeters, while for the 400mm and 600mm belt width models, it extends from 2 to 8 centimeters. This functionality facilitates the pressing or immersion of products in deep batter, ensuring thorough coating for enhanced uniformity and effectiveness. By enabling consistent coating across all products, our machine upholds the standardization of product quality.

Climbing Mesh Belt

The tempura battering machine offers the option of integrating a climbing mesh belt, catering to specific operational needs. In instances where conventional machinery faces challenges in processing round bulb products measuring approximately 5CM in diameter, the climbing mesh belt proves indispensable. This tailored feature facilitates the seamless ascent of such products, alleviating difficulties encountered during conventional processing. By incorporating the climbing mesh belt, the tempura battering machine streamlines transportation processes, enhancing overall efficiency and productivity.

Detachable Mesh Belt

The mesh belt of the tempura battering machine comprises three distinct sections: the feeding part, the discharging part, and the battering tank part. Among these, the feeding part is designed to be easily disassembled, particularly the batter dipping component positioned in its center. When handling thick batter, it tends to adhere to the mesh belt, necessitating thorough cleaning. By facilitating the disassembly of the feeding part, this machine ensures efficient removal of the batter residue from the mesh belt. Moreover, this feature allows for seamless integration with other equipment, such as predusting or coating machines, by aligning their front ends at the same height for enhanced operational synergy.

Customized Mesh Belt Spacing

The mesh belt spacing of the battering machine is highly customizable to accommodate varying product sizes. Typically set at 8mm, this spacing allows for the passage of products with a minimum size of 15mm. However, the spacing can be adjusted according to specific product dimensions. In instances where larger products are processed, increasing the spacing between mesh belts ensures a more uniform batter coating and enhances transmission efficiency. For products smaller than the minimum threshold of 15mm, we encourage communication with our team to explore tailored mesh belt customization options and unlock further possibilities for optimal performance.

Cooling Jacket

In the realm of food processing, maintaining optimal batter quality amidst varying environmental conditions is paramount. Recognizing this imperative, we present the solution: the Cooling Jacket tailored for our battering machine. Engineered to seamlessly integrate with our machinery, this innovative jacket offers a simple yet effective mechanism to mitigate the adverse effects of heat on batter consistency. Crafted with precision, it accommodates ice cubes strategically positioned within its confines, efficiently managing heat transfer to uphold unwavering standards of product excellence.

Extended Mesh Belt

The Extended Mesh Belt enhances the functionality of the battering machine by allowing for customizable extensions at both the feeding and discharge ends. Typically spanning 30CM, these extensions can elongate to 40CM at the feeding end and up to 60CM at the discharge end, providing versatility in usage. The extended front end serves as a convenient platform for material placement, optimizing workflow efficiency for operators. Moreover, extending the discharge end proves beneficial in various scenarios: it economizes space and budget constraints by eliminating the need for an additional mesh belt machine in cramped environments, and it facilitates seamless integration with continuous frying machines, mitigating risks associated with oil splashing during frying due to significant height differentials. Additionally, the machine’s tail features adjustable angles via screws and support rods, facilitating effortless alignment with subsequent machines operating at the same height, such as preduster machines, other battering or tempura battering machines, or continuous frying machines.

Easy to Clean

Efficiency and hygiene converge seamlessly in our state-of-the-art battering machine, renowned for its effortless cleaning capabilities. Crafted entirely from robust 304 stainless steel and engineered with a tool-free structure, this machine exemplifies simplicity in maintenance. For example, the upper belt, pivotal in the battering process for tempura battering machine, can be fully opened, granting unfettered access for thorough cleaning. Moreover, the intuitive design extends to the feeding mechanism’s front end, which can be swiftly disassembled, leaving no trace of batter residue. This meticulous attention to detail ensures that every component of the machine can be cleaned with ease, guaranteeing impeccable hygiene standards. Furthermore, operational safety is paramount, facilitated by an interactive touch screen interface, enabling operators to navigate functionalities with confidence.

Battering Machine Budget

For small factories new to the coating industry or conducting taste tests, the mini size battering machine with a 200 mesh width is recommended for its low investment and quick results. For large or medium-sized factories looking to expand production, the 400mm or 600mm sizing machines are suitable choices. The 400mm model is ideal for efficient production processes, while the 600mm model offers increased capacity. These options cater to different factory sizes and production needs, ensuring efficient and tailored solutions for coating operations.

Assemble Whole Coating Line

To seamlessly integrate with a coating line, our tempura battering machine is complemented by a 100L capacity tempura batter mixing machine  for deep batter applications（this tempura battering machine could be used for both tempura batter and diluted batter ）. Similarly, for the waterfall battering machine, we provide a 200L capacity batter mixer tailored for conventional diluted batter needs.Meanwhile，equipped with movable wheels, our battering machine offers effortless maneuverability, allowing for versatile placement within your production setup.

Also Our battering machine offers a comprehensive solution for processing various food products such as nuggets, patties, and more. It facilitates a streamlined production process, seamlessly transitioning from forming to waterfall battering, pre-dusting, and tempura battering. Our system boasts adaptability to a range of processing technologies, ensuring flexibility to meet the unique requirements of your production line. Importantly, it integrates smoothly with continuous frying systems and spiral freezers, facilitating efficient product transfer throughout the entire production line.

For our most popular products, here are the detailed processing lines:

McDonald’s Nuggets Processing Line:

Forming Machine → Battering Mixer Machine → Waterfall Battering Machine → Preduster Machine → Tempura Battering Machine → Continuous Frying Machine

Popcorn Processing Line:

Forming → Predusting → Batter Mixer Machine → Tempura Battering Machine → Drum Preduster Machine → Continuous Frying Machine

Chicken Strips/Chicken Fillet Processing Line:

Forming Machine → Batter Mixing Machine → Waterfall Battering Machine → Breading Machine → Continuous Frying Machine

Patty Forming Machine:

Forming Machine → Batter Mixer Machine → Waterfall Battering Machine → Predusting Machine → Continuous Frying Machine

Each processing line is meticulously designed to ensure optimal efficiency and quality output for your specific product needs.

Wide Application

Our battering machine offers unparalleled versatility in preparing a wide array of food items for frying. From meats including poultry, beef, mutton, croquettes,schnitzel, rump steak, chops and  poultry (wings, chicken legs, fillets) to seafood delicacies(shrimp, calamari), chicken legs, fish nuggets, meatballs and chicken popcorn, it ensures uniform coating and perfect texture. Additionally, it adeptly handles hamburger patties, poultry pieces, barbecue products, and various puffed foods with precision. Not limited to meats, this advanced machine accommodates vegetables like  carrot- and cabbage-based patties or cauliflower,eggplant,zucchini,pumpkin and potato, enabling efficient and consistent battering. Moreover, it facilitates the preparation of cheese-based dishes and plant-based protein products(plant-based chicken or beef substitutes), meeting diverse culinary demands. With the ability to handle a variety of ingredients and textures, VER battering machine empowers and unleash their creativity and deliver culinary excellence with every product.

Experience culinary excellence with our cutting-edge commercial battering solutions, embodying peak efficiency and sustainability in food processing. Featuring a spectrum of features, from adaptable mesh belts to customizable spacing and batter recycling capabilities, our machines ensure impeccable coating while minimizing waste. The integration of air blowing functionality and detachable feeding components not only streamlines operations but also maintains hygiene standards. Options like climbing belts and cooking jackets offer versatility to meet diverse culinary requirements. Seamlessly fitting into existing coating lines, our battering machines provide a cost-efficient means to augment production capacity. Contact us now to embark on a journey towards culinary excellence and discover how our battering machines can redefine your business.