Industrial Protein Date Ball Automatic Encrusting Rounding Machine Production Line
A high-efficiency automated production line engineered specifically for protein date ball manufacturing, integrating dough mixing, precision encrusting, spherical rounding, and optional coating processes. The system employs advanced servo-driven forming technology to process date paste blended with protein powder, nuts, oats, and other functional ingredients, achieving consistent spherical shaping at diameters of 15–35 mm with weight accuracy of ±0.5g. Equipped with a dual-stage rotary rounding unit and a programmable PLC control system, it supports multi-recipe storage for rapid product changeover. The line achieves an output capacity of 3,000–5,000 pieces per hour and is ideal for industrial-scale production of protein date balls, energy date snacks, vegan protein treats, and functional nutrition products.
Key Machine Specifications
| Model | P160 |
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| Capacity (pcs/min) | 60–90 |
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| Condition | New |
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| Voltage (V) | 220/380 |
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| Material | 304 Stainless Steel |
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| Motor | Chinese brand (customizable upon request) |
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| Converter | Delta |
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| Machine Weight (kg) | 240 |
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| Power (kW) | 2.0 |
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| Product Weight Range (g) | 10–250 |
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Why Choose Our Protein Date Ball Production Line?
Optimized for Sticky Date Paste
Specially designed feeding and forming modules handle high-viscosity date paste mixtures without sticking or clogging. The non-stick food-grade roller surfaces ensure smooth material flow and minimal waste, even with formulations containing up to 60% date content.
Precision Weight Control
Servo-driven encrusting system delivers ±0.5g weight accuracy per ball, critical for nutritional labeling compliance and portion-controlled retail packaging. The intelligent weighing feedback loop automatically adjusts filling volume in real time.
High Throughput Efficiency
With a production capacity of up to 5,000 pieces per hour, this automated line dramatically reduces labor costs while maintaining consistent product quality across 24/7 continuous operation.
Flexible Recipe Management
PLC touchscreen interface stores up to 50 recipes. Easily switch between different protein date ball formulations, sizes, and coating options by changing molds and recalling saved parameters within minutes.
Production Workflow Overview
Step 1 — Dough Preparation & Mixing
Ingredients (date paste, protein powder, oats, nut butter, binders) are precisely metered and fed into a twin-screw mixer for thorough yet gentle blending that preserves ingredient integrity.
Step 2 — Encrusting & Filling
The prepared dough enters the encrusting unit where precise portions are shaped around optional center fillings (nut paste, chocolate, jam) before being cut and sealed into individual balls.
Step 3 — Rounding & Shaping
Cut pieces pass through the multi-groove rotary rounding machine, where calibrated pressure plates form perfectly spherical balls with uniform surface texture, ready for coating or packaging.
Step 4 — Optional Coating
Integrate a powder coating drum or chocolate enrobing unit to apply surface treatments such as cocoa powder dusting, shredded coconut rolling, or yogurt coating for value-added products.
Step 5 — Cooling & Packaging
Finished protein date balls pass through a cooling tunnel to set coatings, then proceed to automated counting and packaging stations for pouches, jars, or flow-wrapped retail packs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can this machine handle different protein powder types?
A: Yes. The equipment is compatible with whey, soy, pea, rice, and collagen protein powders. Recipe parameters can be fine-tuned via the PLC system to accommodate different powder absorption rates and dough textures.
Q: How difficult is cleaning and maintenance?
A: All product-contact surfaces feature quick-release designs for tool-free disassembly. The 304 stainless steel construction supports CIP (Clean-In-Place) protocols, ensuring fast sanitization and compliance with food safety standards.
Q: Do you offer recipe testing services?
A: Absolutely. You are welcome to bring your own ingredients to our experience center for trial production runs. We will help you optimize machine parameters to achieve your desired product texture, taste, and appearance.
Q: What are the MOQ and delivery terms?
A: Standard models are available from 1 set. Custom configurations may have specific MOQ requirements. Typical delivery time is 25–30 days. Please contact us for a tailored quotation.
