Colborne 4-Station Rotary Pie Machine with Dough Divider Feeder

Machine Classification

Machine Type: Rotary (Carousel) 4-Station Pie Forming Machine

- Indexed turret with sequential forming stations

- Compact rotary design for continuous production

Professional Description

Heavy-duty carousel-type pie forming machine complete with dough divider feeder, indexed 4-station forming turret, and discharge to takeaway conveyor for downstream filling operations. Designed for consistent, repeatable pie shell production with controlled forming at each indexed station.

Process Description (Rotary Operation)

1. Dough Feed Position: Divider deposits pre-scaled dough pieces into forming dies

2. Station 1 – Pre-Press: Dough puck flattened and centered

3. Station 2 – Cup Forming: Dough pressed into pie shell cavity

4. Station 3 – Final Form: Wall thickness and rim finalized

5. Station 4 – Ejection: Finished shell discharged onto takeaway conveyor

Key Advantages

- Compact footprint compared to linear systems

- Smooth indexed operation for consistent forming

- Lower complexity than high-station rotary machines

- Heavy-duty, long-life mechanical design

- Easy integration into filling and packaging lines

Production Capacity

Typical output range: 2,000 – 5,000 pies per hour depending on size, tooling, and dough characteristics.

Applications

Suitable for fruit pies, meat pies, pot pies, and traditional bakery pie shells.

Construction & Build

- Heavy-duty steel frame

- Stainless steel food contact surfaces

- Precision rotary turret system

- Mechanical cam/index drive

- Interchangeable tooling