CECLE Commercial Meatball & Patty Forming Machine Series - Technical Comparison & Selection Guide
💡 Series Overview: The CECLE Commercial Meatball & Meat Patty Forming Series provides high-efficiency, automated portioning and shaping solutions engineered for meat processing facilities, central commissaries, hot pot chains, fast-food burger franchises, and frozen prepared food manufacturers. Covering the M-160 / SX Series Automatic Meatball Forming Machine and the MPS-30L Series Automatic Hamburger Patty Machine, both units eliminate the labor bottlenecks, irregular portioning, and hygiene risks of manual meat shaping. Constructed from food-grade stainless steel with continuous automated feeding and quick-change tooling, these workstations standardize product consistency and boost hourly kitchen throughput.
Model: M-160 / SX Series
Automatic Meatball Forming Machine
Spherical Forming | 200–300 Balls/Min | 16–60 mm Dies
Model: MPS-30L Series
Automatic Hamburger Patty Machine
Pneumatic Demolding | 2,100 Patties/h | φ28–120 mm Sizes
1. Quick Comparison Matrix
Evaluate the mechanical structures, forming principles, and output capacities between the spherical meatball former and the flat patty press:
| Evaluation Dimension | M-160 / SX Series Meatball Former | MPS-30L Automatic Patty Machine |
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| Equipment Function | High-speed continuous spherical extrusion & cut | Reciprocating volumetric die pressing & ejection |
| Finished Product Geometry | Spherical (Round Meatballs & Fishballs) | Flat / 2D Shaped (Burgers, Nuggets, Cutlets) |
| Product Diameter Scope | 16 / 18 / 22 / 26 mm (Large: 40–60 mm) | φ28 mm to 120 mm (Round, Square, Oval, Custom) |
| Thickness Regulation | Fixed spherical volume per die set | 8 mm to 20 mm (Stepless precision dial) |
| Rated Production Speed | 200 to 300 pieces / minute (200–300 kg/h) | Up to 35 pieces / minute (~2,100 pieces/h) |
| Powertrain & Drive | 1.1 kW / 2.2 kW Pure Copper Motor | 0.55 kW Gearmotor + Electropneumatic Logic |
| External Air Supply | Not Required (Pure mechanical drive) | Required: 6 Bar Clean Compressed Air Supply |
| Discharge Interface | Direct gravity drop into hot water setting bath | Integrated 130 mm stainless wire-mesh conveyor |
| Hopper Capacity | Continuous gravity-fed top funnel | 30 L oversized stainless hopper with agitator |
| Chassis Mobility | 4 Heavy-duty industrial locking casters | Floor-standing vibration-dampening leveling feet |
| Key Distinctive Value | Rapid one-step extrusion without heating meat paste | Clean non-stick pneumatic demolding with conveyor |
2. In-Depth Model Profiles
Model A: M-160 / SX Series Commercial Meatball Forming Machine
- Core Identity: The High-Volume Spherical Meat & Seafood Ball Workhorse
- Key Mechanism: Emulsified meat paste loaded into the hopper is driven downward by a variable-pitch auger screw, extruded through a precision wear-resistant brass forming mold, and sheared cleanly by a high-speed reciprocating blade into an immediate hot water setting bath.
- Best For: Hot pot restaurant suppliers, Chaozhou beef ball specialty plants, fish ball and cuttlefish ball manufacturers, institutional dining halls, and meat packaging centers.
- Core Strengths:
- Ultra-high throughput: Yields 200–300 meatballs per minute, replacing 8 to 10 manual prep workers;
- Preserves texture: High-speed cutting minimizes temperature rise, keeping meat proteins bouncy and succulent;
- Tool-free disassembly: Auger, brass die, and cutter dismantle in minutes for thorough washdown in standard pot sinks.
📖 Read the Full M-160 Meatball Machine Technical Specifications & SOP Manual →
Model B: MPS-30L Series Commercial Automatic Hamburger Patty Machine
- Core Identity: The Precision Volumetric Burger Patty & Cutlet Press
- Key Mechanism: Blended ground meat in a 30L hopper is fed into a reciprocating forming slide. Once compressed within the closed cavity, a timed 6 Bar pulse of air demolds the patty onto a stainless steel wire-mesh conveyor belt.
- Best For: Fast-food burger franchises, frozen ready-meal plants, central commissaries, chicken nugget processing lines, and plant-based protein manufacturing facilities.
- Core Strengths:
- Clean pneumatic release: Food-grade polymer molds paired with 6 Bar air blow-off prevent meat sticking and edge tearing;
- Full dimensional control: Diameter adjustable from 28 to 120 mm with stepless thickness adjustment from 8 to 20 mm;
- Automated transfer: Finished patties exit on a wire-mesh conveyor, ready for continuous battering, breading, or freezing lines.
📖 Read the Full MPS-30L Patty Machine Technical Specifications & SOP Manual →
3. Buyer's Selection & Decision Matrix
Match your menu profiles, product geometry, and back-of-house utility requirements to the appropriate forming system:### Quick Selection Guidelines: 1. Choose the M-160 / SX Meatball Machine if: Your core product is spherical (beef balls, pork balls, fish balls, chicken balls) and you need high-volume continuous output dropped directly into a blanching or cooking water bath without needing an external air compressor. 2. Choose the MPS-30L Patty Machine if: You supply commercial burger patties, sliders, nuggets, or cutlets that require precise thickness control (8–20 mm), uniform weight, clean edges, and automatic delivery onto a transfer conveyor belt.
4. Shared Engineering & Quality Standards
Both machines in the CECLE commercial meat forming lineup are manufactured according to strict food-safety and durability standards:
- Food-Grade Stainless Steel Build: Heavy-gauge SUS304 stainless steel housings, hoppers, and product pathways resist organic meat acids, animal fats, and sanitation chemicals.
- Standardized Portion Uniformity: Mechanical compression and precision volumetric chambers eliminate density variances, preventing product shrinkage and breakage during boiling, grilling, or frying.
- Quick-Change Modular Tooling: Both units feature tool-less or quick-release die mounts, enabling recipe or size changeovers in 5 to 10 minutes.
- Worldwide Logistics & Support: Shipped in fumigation-free reinforced export wooden crates via DDP sea or express air freight, backed by a 1-year factory warranty and direct remote video engineering assistance.
5. Quick Links & Documentation Index
| Model Series | Equipment Type | Documentation Manual Link | Official Store Product Page |
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| M-160 / SX | Automatic Meatball Forming Machine | M-160 Technical Manual | Order M-160 Meatball Machine Online |
| MPS-30L | Automatic Hamburger Patty Machine | MPS-30L Technical Manual | Order MPS-30L Patty Machine Online |
For custom mold geometries (logos, special shapes), regional industrial voltage configurations (110V/220V/380V), or continuous processing line integration, please contact our technical team via CECLE Official Support.