Deighton Indexing and Retracting Systems

Deighton Indexing and Retracting Systems

Transfer a narrow width of products onto a wider belt for further processing or into a tray for packaging or freezing

Deighton Indexing and Retracting Systems

The indexing and Retracting systems from Deighton Manufacturing (UK) Ltd., allows the user to transfer a narrow width of products onto a wider belt for further processing or into a tray for packaging or freezing. Able to process a wide range of products including meat, fish, potatoes and vegetables as well as bakery and confectionery the indexing and retracting systems provide a reliable, cost effective solution to your product handling requirements.

The Retracting conveyors are available in widths of 200, 300, 400 & 600mm with strokes up to 1200mm available.

Indexing and feeding conveyors are available in widths of 200, 300, 400 & 600mm with lengths from 1m.

Technical Specification

  • All Formatic models are constructed from fully approved material on all food contact surfaces.
  • Each model is equipped with three safety interlock devices to ensure safe operation.
  • The hopper, form drum and conveyor are removable for easy cleaning.
Retracting MachineLengthWidthHeightWeightPowerElectricity SupplyConveyor (Belt Speed)Retracting (Belt Speed)
200mm1400mm820mm1095mm70kg450w220/240v – 50Hz0.029 to 0.288m/min0 to 1m/ sec
300mm1600mm820mm1095mm80kg450w220/240v – 50Hz0.029 to 0.288m/min0 to 1m/ sec
400mm1800mm820mm1095mm90kg450w220/240v – 50Hz0.029 to 0.288m/min0 to 1m/ sec
800mm2200mm920mm1095mm120kg1Kw220/240v – 50Hz0.029 to 0.288m/min0 to 1.2m/ sec
1000mm3100mm920mm1095mm180kg2.2Kw380/415v 50Hz0.029 to 0.288m/min0 to 2m/ sec
1250mm3600mm920mm1095mm220kg2.2Kw380/415v 50Hz0.029 to 0.288m/min0 to 2.5m/ sec

Formatic Range

The Formatic Range By Deighton Manufacturing U.K. Limited, guarantees accurate forming and portioning of a wide variety of food mixtures and products, the needs of both high and low volume producers. The Formatic range is up to 5 times stronger than any of its direct competitors with a drive system rated at 250nm as opposed to 50nm this gives the Formatic a greater Durability, reliability and increased life.

Formatic Drums

The Formatic drum provides the food processor with the flexibility to produce multiple product lines quickly and easily. In-house manufacturing skills enable Deighton Manufacturing U.K. Limited to tailor every drum to our customers’ unique design requirements, and with the ability to produce virtually any two dimensional shape, the product possibilities offered by the Formatic are endless!

Optional Extras

Automatic Wire Cleaning
Automatically cleans the scraper wire after every product is formed which saves the operator from having to try and clean it manually; Must be connected to a compressed air supply of at least 4 bar, 0.12 cubic meters per minute.

Auto Papering
Automatically applies paper to underside of formed product, easy to operate, easy to load, easy to adjust and easy to clean. Can take up to 5 inch paper (127mm) as standard.

Hoppers
Different size Hoppers from 20L TO 200L FDA & USDA approved material, 3mm thick solid 304 food grade Stainless Steel, easy to remove easy to clean.

Extended Conveyors
Extended Conveyors also available.
* Please refer to technical specification for detailed form dimensions.

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