Filling waffle pockets with compound adds value and creates new product variants without changing your base waffle. FoodJet depositors allow you to fill selected pockets or all pockets inline with controlled portions. Depending on how consistently waffles are presented on the conveyor, depositing can be guided by FoodJet Designer Studio or supported by vision guidance for higher positional accuracy.
FoodJet enables depositing of compound into waffle pockets with controlled portions per product. For aligned waffles, depositing positions can be defined via FoodJet Designer Studio. If products shift or rotate, vision guidance detects pocket position and orientation per piece to keep placement consistent.
Filling each pocket
Each pocket of your waffle can be filled with materials such as compound chocolate and other fillings. With FoodJet Designer Studio, you can define which pockets are filled and which are left empty—enabling patterns and selective filling.
Not aligned? Not a problem! (vision)
Whether products are aligned or not, vision guidance can detect pocket positions and compensate for product shift and rotation. This helps maintain consistent pocket filling without relying on perfect upstream alignment.
How waffle pockets are filled
The depositor is typically placed when waffles are stable on the conveyor and ready for filling. The setup is tuned to pocket geometry, line speed, and compound characteristics such as viscosity and temperature.
Typical system setup
A waffle pocket filling application typically comprises:
- Platform / frame with integrated supply system (temperature managed where required)
- Depositor head (multi-nozzle)
- Controller (FoodJet Designer Studio + optional vision)
Discuss your waffle pocket filling application
Share your waffle format, pocket layout, and compound. We’ll advise on the best depositing setup and whether FoodJet Designer Studio or vision guidance is recommended.