Industrial Hopper for Pasty Food and Sauce Plants

Overview

The industrial hopper for pasty foods is equipment designed to receive, temporarily store and dose solid, powdered or granulated ingredients, directing them to the mixing process. Integrated into complete systems, the Reception Hopper - Rasga Sacos guarantees fast and safe feeding of the production line, being essential for handling thickeners and condiments.

In the manufacture of sauces and pastes, precision in the dosage of solids is vital for the final texture of the product. Therefore, Agimix develops the stainless steel reception hopper as an integral part of a Plant for the production of Pasty Foods and Sauces. It is essential to highlight that we do not supply the hopper or accessories in isolation, but rather incorporated into a complete agitation and mixing project, ensuring total operational synergy.

With 15 years in the industrial agitation and mixing solutions market, Agimix designs systems where the hopper works in perfect conjunction with the Rosca Conveyadora (Chupim). This mechanical integration provides quick and safe filling of mixing tanks, optimizing feeding time and significantly increasing the operational efficiency of your food industry.

All of our turnkey projects for the food sector follow strict sanitary standards. The use of integrated dosing systems eliminates raw material waste and drastically reduces the suspension of dust in the environment, promoting clean and ergonomic operation for operators and ensuring compliance with food safety standards.

Benefits and advantages

Full Process Integration

The hopper works together with the pastured food plant, ensuring perfect synchrony in dosing of ingredients.

Fast and Safe Food

The use of Moega Rasga Sacos provides ergonomic and waste-free unloading for operators.

Food Sanitary Standard

Made of stainless steel with a sanitary finish, the structure prevents contamination and facilitates CIP (Clean in Place) cleaning.

Efficient Solids Transport

The direct connection to the Rosca Conveyadora ensures a continuous flow of ingredients to the mixing tank.

Reduction of Operating Costs

The automated system reduces setup time and material losses, resulting in high efficiency and savings for the industry.

Technical specifications

These specifications are not fixed for every piece of equipment: they represent possibilities available on some of the listed models. Contact our sales team to confirm the information and the ideal configuration for your operation.

Building Material Stainless Steel 304 or 316L (Sanitary Standard)
Internal Finish Sanitary polished (Ra < 0.8 µm)
Typical Moega Capacity 50 to 500 liters (sized according to the system design)
Extraction System Vibrating bottom or integrated bridge-breaker agitator
Transport Integration Screw conveyor (chupim) or pneumatic conveying
Dust Control Nozzle for interconnection with exhaust and dust removal system
Protection Grid Stainless steel mesh for retaining packaging and foreign bodies
Automation Capacitive level sensors integrated into the central panel

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Frequently asked questions

Direct answers to the most common questions about this equipment and its application.

What is an industrial hopper for pasty foods?

The industrial hopper is a funnel-shaped reservoir used to receive and dose solid ingredients in production lines. In our projects, it directly feeds the pasty food mixing plant, ensuring the exact proportion of thickeners, gums and powdered condiments.

Does Agimix sell the receiving hopper separately?

No, Agimix supplies the receiving hopper exclusively as part of a complete stirring and mixing system. Our focus is to deliver integrated (turnkey) projects that include the reception, transportation and final mixing of ingredients, ensuring maximum efficiency of the set.

How does Moega Rasga Sacos work?

The Moega Rasga Sacos works through a support grid with integrated blades that facilitate the opening of the bag manually or semi-automatically. This guarantees fast and safe feeding, retaining the packaging on the surface and only releasing the product for the production process.

How is the powder transported from the hopper to the mixing tank?

Transport is generally done by a Rosca Conveyor (Chupim) connected directly to the hopper's exit nozzle. This mechanical system lifts the solids in a controlled manner to the mixing tank, preventing the dispersion of dust into the environment and ensuring dosage accuracy.

What is the recommended manufacturing material for the food industry?

The equipment must be manufactured in 304 or 316L stainless steel with a polished sanitary finish. This quality standard prevents the accumulation of residue on the walls of the hopper, facilitating hygiene and meeting all health surveillance standards.

Can the hopper become clogged with very fine or wet ingredients?

To avoid clogging and the formation of galleries, the system is designed with specific flow angles and can include bridge systems or vibrating bottoms. These features keep the powder in constant motion, ensuring a continuous and uniform flow to the screw conveyor.

What ingredients can be processed in this system?

The system is ideal for processing sugar, salt, starches, gums, thickeners and powdered condiments. These ingredients are precisely dosed in the hopper before being incorporated into the liquid phase, being essential in the production of sauces, mayonnaise, ketchups and pastes.

How does automation work in the reception hopper?

The automation uses level sensors and load cells installed in the hopper structure to monitor the exact weight and volume of ingredients. This data is sent to the central control panel, which activates or turns off the screw conveyor automatically, strictly following the programmed recipe.

Industrial Hopper for Pasty Food and Sauce Plants

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