FoodJet

Liquid food depositing for non-standard applications

  • For applications that don’t fit a single industry page, FoodJet helps assess feasibility based on the depositing task, material behaviour and line conditions.

  • Typical tasks include filling, topping, decorating, coating and targeted depositing (application-dependent).

  • Use the routes below to find the fastest path: examples, a quick fit check and the next step with our engineers.

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FoodJet supports industrial producers with depositing solutions for applications that fall outside standard industry categories. We assess feasibility based on the deposition task (fill, top, decorate, coat), the material behaviour (viscosity, temperature, inclusions) and the line conditions (speed, spacing, variability). Use the routes below to select the closest match, then run the quick fit check or contact our engineers.

At a glance: when “non-standard applications” are a fit

  • Use case: evaluating and executing the depositing of liquid foodstuffs for niche or mixed applications.

  • Typical tasks: filling, topping, decorating, coating, and targeted depositing.

  • What you gain: repeatable portion control, consistent presentation, and reduced giveaway (application-dependent).

  • Not a fit: full solid topping application is typically handled with different technology; inclusions are assessed case-by-case.

Choose your application route

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Below are two example routes. They are meant as inspiration — non-standard applications vary widely. If your application doesn’t match these examples, use the quick fit check below or contact our engineers.

Chocolate on icecreams

Run various designs at the same time

Compound in waffle pockets

Controlled portioning into pockets where clean cut-off and repeatability matter

MDLV800

Mobile Depositor Large with Vision – precision surface filling up to 800 mm

MDLVW1200

Mobile Depositor Large with Vision and integrated Warm supply unit – 1200 mm range for precise decoration, pocket and surface filling

MDSUC4

Mobile Depositor with Supply Unit Cold – four-head system for surface filling

What we assess on this page (materials and risk factors)

Non-standard applications are usually driven by material behaviour. We typically assess feasibility based on the factors below.

  • High-viscosity creams and pastes (risk: stringing and cut-off behaviour)

  • Chocolate and fat-based coatings (risk: temperature window and viscosity stability)

  • Materials with inclusions (risk: particle size, concentration, and required pattern)

  • Sticky or aerated materials (risk: consistency and pumping stability)

Definitions (for clarity)

  • Depositing: controlled application of a liquid foodstuff in a defined pattern or portion on or into a product.

  • Inclusions: particles in the deposited material; feasibility depends on particle size, concentration, viscosity, and the required pattern.

  • Vision tracking: camera-based detection of product position/shape to align deposition to each item on the belt.

Quick fit check for your application

Fast line fit: if you can answer these four questions, we can usually confirm feasibility quickly:

  1. What product are you depositing on/in, and what size range?

  2. What do you deposit (material type and viscosity range)?

  3. Homogeneous or with inclusions (particle size and %)?

  4. Belt width and line speed target?

Product properties

  • What do you deposit (material type, viscosity range and temperature window)?

  • Homogeneous or with inclusions (particle size, % and variability)?

  • Does the material show stringing, stickiness or aeration that affects cut-off and repeatability?

Deposition task

  • What is the task (fill, top, decorate, coat, targeted deposit)?

  • Target portion (g/ml) and allowed tolerance (if defined)?

  • Pattern complexity and required accuracy (simple deposit vs detailed pattern)?

Line conditions

  • Line speed / throughput target and product spacing

  • Product positioning consistency on the belt (fixed vs variable)

  • Hygiene requirements: cleaning concept and allergen changeover expectations

Why FoodJet for non-standard applications

Non-standard applications usually succeed or fail on details: material behaviour, cut-off performance, and process stability at line speed. FoodJet solutions focus on repeatable portion control and pattern execution, with feasibility confirmed case-by-case.

  • Repeatable portion control to reduce giveaway (application-dependent)

  • Software-driven pattern control, with optional vision tracking when positioning varies

  • A feasibility assessment approach that starts simple and scales to an application trial

Next step: discuss your application

To move quickly, share the following information. If you already have it, a short spoon-test video is a good first step.

  • What do you want to deposit (material type, viscosity range and temperature window)?

  • Homogeneous or with inclusions (particle size and %)?

  • What task and pattern do you need (fill, top, decorate, coat, targeted)?

  • Belt width and line speed target

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FAQ

How do you assess feasibility for a new product / material?

We typically assess feasibility in three steps:

  1. Spoon-test video
    You share a short video of stirring the material and letting it flow off a spoon. This helps us screen flow behaviour and potential risks.

  2. Small sample (approx. 5 kg / 5 L)
    If the spoon test looks promising, you send a small quantity for a first evaluation of pumpability and depositing behaviour.

  3. Larger batch (application trial)
    If successful, you send a larger quantity so we can validate the application under realistic conditions and confirm the most suitable set-up for your line.

Can you handle products with inclusions?

In many cases, yes. Feasibility depends on particle size, concentration, viscosity and the required dosing pattern.

Do you support temperature-controlled products (e.g., chocolate/coatings)?

Yes. Temperature-controlled depositing can be supported, depending on the product and required process window. The feasibility depends on your target temperature range, viscosity stability, and how the material behaves during holding and pumping. In practice, we assess whether temperature control is needed at the hopper, pump, and/or nozzle level to achieve stable depositing and consistent results.

Is this suitable for high-throughput lines?

It can be, depending on product properties, pattern complexity and line conditions. We assess feasibility based on your targets.

What information do you need for a quick fit check?

To quickly assess fit, we typically need:

  • Product type and behaviour: cream/filling/chocolate/glaze, viscosity range, and temperature requirements

  • Inclusions: yes/no, particle type, particle size range, and approximate percentage

  • Deposition task: filling vs decoration vs coating, target portion (g/ml), and pattern complexity

  • Line conditions: speed/throughput target, product spacing, and positioning consistency

  • Hygiene requirements: cleaning concept, allergen changeover expectations