The most versatile drum former
GEA MaxiFormer II, with patented drum forming technology, is our most efficient forming solution for high-quality formed poultry, pork and plant-based products, providing the highest output.
The GEA MaxiFormer II sets the industry standard for drum forming. Inspired by the trusted MaxiFormer, it delivers higher throughput, consistent quality, and reduced waste – all at the lowest Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) in the market.
The MaxiFormer II is trusted by processors worldwide for high-volume, high-quality products.
Main product applications include chicken nuggets & tenders, 3D chicken filets, pork cutlets, plant-based patties & nuggets, potato products and cheese-based snacks.
Maximize versatility
Lower your total cost of ownership
Improve sustainability
Rely on proven reliability
The GEA MaxiFormer II combines patented step-filling technology, a 1000 mm-wide drum and a targeted air knock-out system to deliver gentle forming, higher throughput, and maximum efficiency.
In addition to the MaxiFormer, the complete system includes a vane pump, a GEA MaxiDrum, GEA MaxiCarriage, GEA MaxiStorage and GEA MaxiClean.
Product specifications | GEA MaxiFormer 600 | GEA MaxiFormer 1000 |
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Dimension LxWxH | 2056x1856x2022 mm | 2456x1856x2022 mm |
Belt width | 600 mm | 1000 mm |
Max. capacity | up to 330 strokes/minute | up to 330 strokes/minute |
Speed | 3 up to 33 meter/minute | 4 up to 33 meter/minute |
Min. | 4 mm | 4 mm |
Max. | 18 mm | 18 mm |
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