Formax industrial forming machines for food processing
Formax is a specialist brand within the Provisur Technologies group, recognised globally for its advanced industrial forming technology. Formax machines are engineered to shape food masses into precise, uniform products with consistent weight and appearance, serving processors in meat, poultry, seafood, plant-based and convenience food production.
Formax forming systems enable high throughput, repeatable portion control and seamless integration into automated lines.
Who is Formax?
Formax is part of Provisur Technologies, a leading provider of food processing solutions. The brand focuses on industrial forming equipment that turns raw food formulations into shaped portions with minimal product variation, high yield and excellent presentation.
Formax forming machines are used in industrial facilities where consistency, hygiene and productivity are crucial — from traditional proteins to modern plant-based alternatives.
What does Formax do?
Formax develops industrial forming systems that:
- portion and shape food masses
- handle a wide range of consistencies and formulations
- integrate vacuum and precision feed systems
- deliver consistent product weight and appearance
- allow rapid changeover between product formats
Their technology is designed to maintain product integrity through gentle yet controlled forming, enabling high-speed performance without compromising final quality.
How Formax technology works
Head & Cavity Forming
Formax machines use a head and cavity principle, where:
- a continuous feed auger delivers product to a forming station
- precision tooling shapes the product into defined portions
- formed pieces are sealed using opposing belts or forming plates
The method ensures:
- uniform weight accuracy
- clean edges and consistent surface finish
- controlled product density with minimal air pockets
Vacuum-Assisted Forming
For sticky or hydrated formulations (e.g., batters, plant based products):
- vacuum systems remove air and improve shape retention
- twin-screw feed systems stabilise product flow into the forming head
- resulting portions hold their shape during downstream processing
Formax machines & product types
Below are the main Formax forming machine types and configurations typical in industrial forming applications:
1. Formax Continuous Formers
These machines portion and shape products continuously for high throughput lines.
- CF-Series Continuous Former
- CF-24 / CF-36 / CF-48 — varying feed widths (24", 36", 48") for different capacity requirements
- Dual or multi-lane forming for increased output
- Optional vacuum feed for wet or sticky formulations
- Ideal for burgers, patties, fish portions, plant-based patties
2. Patty & Round Formers
Designed for round or flat portion shapes with emphasis on weight consistency.
- PF-Series Patty Former
- PF-12 / PF-18 / PF-24 — machines with selectable cavity tooling for consistent burger and patty shapes
- Adjustable cavity depth for different weights
- High repeatability even at high speed
3. Multi-Lane & Compact Formers
Forming systems optimised for versatility and space efficiency:
- MLF Multi-Lane Former
- Multi-lane configuration (e.g., 3-lane, 4-lane) for smaller portions such as meatballs or bite-sized pieces
- Interchangeable lanes
- Easy tooling changes
- CF-Compact Former
- Smaller footprint continuous former
- Ideal for mid-range production volumes
4. Special & Custom Formers
For niche and complex product shapes, including composite products:
- Nugget & Specialty Former
- NSF-Series — shaping technology for nuggets, spheres and formed composites
- Multiple cavity tooling options
- Suitable for coated or pre-formed feedstock
- Custom Forming Modules
- Tailored tooling sets for bespoke product formats
- Hybrid shapes such as elongated patties, centre-filled products or portioned blocks
What is Formax specialised in?
Formax specialises in precision industrial forming technology that delivers:
- Accurate portion control with minimal weight variation
- Repeatable product shapes with clean edges and surface finish
- Flexible tooling for multiple formats and sizes
- Vacuum-assisted forming for challenging formulations
- Seamless integration with upstream mixers and downstream finishers
- High throughput and hygienic design
This makes Formax forming solutions ideal for the production of:
- Burgers, patties and flat shaped products
- Round meatballs, seafood balls and plant-based spheres
- Nuggets and bite-sized pieces
- Custom or composite formed products
Processors benefit from consistent weight accuracy, improved yield, better product appearance and reduced variation in industrial production lines.
Looking for Formax forming technology for your food production line?
We are happy to advise you on the right Formax continuous, patty, multi-lane or specialty former, configured for your product type, shape and capacity requirements.