Coating

Coating machines for the food industry: complete guide

In the modern food industry, coating machines play a crucial role in creating high-quality and consistent products. Whether it concerns meat, chicken, fish, seafood, or vegetarian products, a perfectly applied coating not only determines the taste and texture but also the visual appeal and commercial value of the final product.

Barsso specializes in used and refurbished coating machines and offers solutions for industrial food processing worldwide. Thanks to our extensive stock and technical expertise, we help companies optimize their coating and breading processes.

What are coating machines?

Coating machines are used to automatically apply a layer of flour, batter (protein mix), breadcrumbs, or other coatings to food products. These machines are often integrated into complete production lines and ensure efficient, hygienic, and consistent processing.

A typical coating line consists of multiple machines working together to ensure a perfect end result.

Overview of coating machines in a production line

Pre-dusters: the first step in the coating process

Pre-dusters ensure an even pre-coating with flour. This step is essential as it ensures that the subsequent batter layer adheres optimally to the product.

Well-known types of flour dusters include:

  • GEA / CFS OptiFlour preduster
  • Nothum predusters
  • Marel / Koppens preduster systems

Predusters are widely used for:

  • meat and chicken
  • fish and seafood
  • vegetarian products

A consistent flour layer forms the basis for a high-quality and stable coating line.

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Batter applicators and mixers: perfect adhesion

Batter applicators apply a liquid batter or protein layer via a curtain system. This ensures that breadcrumbs or other coatings adhere well.

Common types of battering machines are:

  • GEA / CFS ER 200, ER 400, ER 600, ER 900
  • GEA WetCoater WTC 400 / 600 / 1000
  • Inline batter coaters from Meyn, Stork, and Marel

Batter mixers and protein mixers play an important role in this. They ensure a homogeneous and stable mixture.

Typical batter mixers:

  • industrial batter mixers from GEA and Marel
  • continuous batter mixers from CFS / Koppens and Nothum

This combination is used for:

  • chicken products
  • fish products
  • snacks and vegetarian applications

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Tempura dippers: light and crispy coatings

Tempura dippers are used to immerse products in tempura batter. This results in a light and crispy coating popular in both retail and foodservice.

Well-known types of tempura dippers:

  • Tempura dipper TD 400 / TD 600 (GEA / CFS / Koppens)
  • Inline tempura coaters from Stork and Marel

Applications:

  • shrimp and fish
  • chicken products
  • vegetarian snacks

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Breading machines: uniform finish

Breading machines apply an even layer of breadcrumbs. Depending on the type of machine, different coatings can be used, such as panko, cornflakes, or fine breading.

Common types of breading machines are:

  • GEA / CFS PR 200, PR 400, PR 600
  • GEA CrumbMaster CRM 400 / 1000
  • Marel / Stork TPM 400 / TPM 630 / TPJ 630
  • RotoCrumb TRC 630
  • Breaders from Stein / JBT

These machines are essential for:

  • consistent product quality
  • efficient production
  • attractive product presentation

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Breading feeders: continuous product flow

Breading feeders ensure an automatic and continuous supply of breadcrumbs to breading machines. This prevents downtime and increases the efficiency of the production line.

Well-known types of breading feeders:

  • Nothum AcuFeeder breading feeder
  • automatic crumb feeders from GEA / CFS
  • feeding systems from Alco and Marel

They are an indispensable link in:

  • automated breading lines
  • large-scale production environments

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Coating tumblers: mixing and marinating

Coating tumblers are used to evenly mix products with spices, marinades, or dry coatings. The rotating drum system ensures a homogeneous distribution.

Typical types of coating tumblers:

  • drum coaters from GEA / CFS
  • seasoning tumblers from Nothum and Stein
  • industrial coating drums from FED and Blackrow

Ideal for:

  • meat and chicken
  • fish products
  • snacks and vegetarian applications

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The advantages of an optimized coating line

A well-structured coating line offers numerous benefits:

  • Consistent product quality
  • Efficient and automated production
  • Less product loss
  • Higher yield through coating weight
  • Attractive product presentation

The right combination of machines makes the difference between a standard product and a premium end product.

Used and refurbished coating machines

Barsso focuses on used and refurbished machines from top brands such as GEA, CFS, Alco, Stork, Meyn, JBT, Stein, Nothum, Marel, FED, and Blackrow.

Our machines:

  • are technically inspected in our own workshop
  • are available directly from stock
  • offer a cost-effective alternative to new machines
  • are suitable for integration into existing lines

Why choose Barsso?

Barsso has years of experience in used food processing machines and supports companies worldwide.

We offer:

  • a wide and diverse range
  • technical expertise and refurbishment
  • fast delivery
  • international service

Whether looking for an individual machine or a complete coating line, we are happy to think along with you.

Looking for coating machines?

Are you looking for reliable coating machines for your production process? Discover our range or contact Barsso for personal advice.