Description
The Formax Ultra 26 Former is a high-performance industrial food forming system, designed for precision and high-capacity food production. Featuring a stainless steel 1000-lb. hopper, servo mold plate drive, and hydraulic compression system, this former delivers consistent product shaping and efficient operation.
Key Features & Specifications:
- Product Feed System:
- Product feed conveyor: 74 in. long x 27 in. wide
- Integrated drive roller eliminates chains, sprockets, and separate motor
- Hopper & Capacity:
- Stainless steel hopper with 1000-lb. capacity
- Dimensions: 60 in. (L) x 25.5 in. (W) x 18 in. (D)
- Infeed height: 74 inches
- Control System:
- 15-inch (380 mm) color touchscreen control
- Multi-language display with machine diagnostics, schematics, and remote monitoring capabilities
- Mold Plate & Forming Capabilities:
- Variable mold plate drive strokes per minute: 25-100 at 9-inch (228 mm) stroke length
- Available mold plate stroke lengths: 9-inch or 10-inch (228 mm, 254 mm)
- Usable mold plate area: 24 inches wide x 6 inches front to back (600 mm x 152 mm)
- Hydraulic compression system: 15 HP
- Product pressure control: 75-250 PSI
- Paper Feed System:
- Strokes per minute: 25-100 at 9-inch (228 mm) stroke length
- Paper interchangeability for flexible operation
- Integrated Discharge Conveyor (Model PC-27):
- Conveyor dimensions: 72 in. long x 32 in. wide x 40 in. tall
- Plugs directly into the former for seamless operation
- Servo-Driven System:
- Servo mold plate drive powered by a direct-coupled servomotor, reducing mechanical components and improving system control
- Water-cooled double enveloping main reducer with a temperature sensor for monitoring
- Heavy-duty mold plate drive arms and bearings for reliable operation
- Independent Servo Knock-Out Drive:
- Mechanically independent system reduces moving parts for enhanced hygiene and reliability
- Heavy-duty knock-out cams and arms for consistent performance
- Power & Utility Requirements:
- Electrical: 460-volt, 3-phase, 60 Hz, 52 amps
- Air requirements:
- Non-paper feed: 10 CFM at 80 PSI
- Paper feed: 15 CFM at 80 PSI
- Shipping Dimensions & Weights:
- Former: 140 in. (L) x 58 in. (W) x 102 in. (H), approx. 8000 lbs.
- Conveyor: 77 in. (L) x 37 in. (W) x 40 in. (H), approx. 250 lbs.
- Pallet of spare/change parts: 48 in. (L) x 42 in. (W) x 48 in. (H), approx. 750 lbs.
- Stainless steel parts cart: 45 in. (L) x 36 in. (W) x 45 in. (H), approx. 2050 lbs.
- Steel parts cart: 45 in. (L) x 36 in. (W) x 45 in. (H), approx. 2050 lbs.
This Formax Ultra 26 Former with Transfer Conveyor is built for high-efficiency, precision forming in food production, offering automated control, heavy-duty performance, and sanitary design for commercial processing applications.