1. Design considerations:
- Food-grade materials and construction
- Easy cleaning and sanitization
- Gentle handling of fragile tofu products
2. Key features:
- Forming station: Creates the plastic tray shape
- Filling station: Precisely places tofu into trays
- Lidding station: Applies and seals the film top
- Cutting station: Separates individual packages
- Coding/printing: Adds batch information, expiration dates, etc.
3. Materials used:
- Bases: PET, PP, or other food-safe plastics
- Films: Oxygen barrier films for freshness
4. Automation levels:
- Semi-automatic or fully automatic options available
- PLC control systems for precision and repeatability
5. Customization options:
- Tray shapes and sizes for different tofu types
- Film types for various shelf life requirements
- Integration with labeling or coding systems
6. Quality control:
- In-line weight checking
- Visual inspection systems
- Metal detection
7. Energy efficiency:
- Energy-saving features in heating elements
- Quick temperature recovery between cycles
8. Safety features:
- Emergency stop buttons
- Guarding on moving parts
- Interlocks on access doors
9. Compliance:
- Meets food safety standards (e.g., FDA, HACCP)
- Designed for easy 3-A Sanitary Standards compliance if needed
10. Maintenance:
- Regular cleaning schedules
- Predictive maintenance capabilities
- Replaceable wear parts for easy servicing