Multifunctional Equipment
ZL-180 Multi-functional Dough Forming Machine
The ZL-180 pastry forming machine twist-divides 1,000-7,200 pcs/h and cuts 1,000-12,000 pcs/h, at 15-150 g per piece and deviation within 5 g. The roller runs 110-300 mm wide, and the peripheral unit turns 270 degrees. 5.56 kW or 4.5 kW, 380V or 220V, 2100 x 1300 x 1700 mm, SUS304 contact parts.
Product Overview
The ZL-180 pastry dough forming machine is a modular dough shaping unit in the ZL-180 Series Machines category, built for bakeries, central kitchens, school catering and frozen dough plants that need consistent pieces from 15 g to 150 g. It runs on 380V/220V with 5.56 kW or 4.5 kW motor options, uses SUS304 stainless steel for all food-contact parts, and reaches 1,000–7,200 pieces per hour in twist-dividing mode or 1,000–12,000 pieces per hour in cutting mode.
Two rolling devices extend the dough sheet without damaging gluten, so the surface comes out glossy and the cut pieces hold their shape. Weight error stays within 5 g piece to piece, the usual reason buyers move from hand shaping to a machine. Peripheral modules rotate through 270 degrees, so the same line can be re-set for a different product instead of replaced.
Key Features
- Two-roll dough sheeting: extends the sheet without tearing gluten, so baked pieces keep a glossy surface and even crumb.
- Weight stability within 5 g: portion sizes stay inside a narrow band, cutting giveaway on 15–150 g products.
- Modular peripherals on a 270-degree layout: reposition filling, pinching and cutting units to suit the product and the floor space.
- Interchangeable cutter sets: switch tooling to run buns, pastries, moon cakes or bread on the same base machine.
- Adjustable length and width settings: change piece size by setting the machine rather than changing parts.
- SUS304 food-contact construction: wipes down and resists corrosion in a wet bakery environment.
- Low power draw at 5.56 kW or 4.5 kW: runs on a standard 380V/220V bakery supply without a heavy service upgrade.
- Cool running: the forming action does not heat the dough, so fermentation timing stays predictable.
Product Specifications
| Model | ZL-180 |
|---|---|
| Product type | pastry dough forming machine |
| Capacity, twist dividing | 1,000–7,200 p/h |
| Capacity, cutting | 1,000–12,000 p/h |
| Finished piece weight | 15–150 g/piece |
| Weight deviation | not more than 5 g |
| Power | 5.56 kW / 4.5 kW |
| Voltage | 380V / 220V |
| Dimensions | 2,100 × 1,300 × 1,700 mm |
| Machine weight | approx. 890 kg / 740 kg |
| Material, food-contact parts | SUS304 stainless steel |
| Roller wheel width | 110–300 mm |
| Peripheral adjustment | 270 degrees, modular |
| Cutter options | multiple sets, interchangeable |
| Line configurations | 4,500 mm or 6,500 mm length, 6.5 kW, 890/950 kg |
| Price | available on request |
| Datasheet | the pastry dough forming machine datasheet is available on request |
Configurations & Options
| ZL-180 line build at 4,500 mm or 6,500 mm | adds the surrounding modules for a complete pastry dough forming machine line; the longer frame gives more room for filling and cutting stations. |
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| ZL-A60 filling depositor | adds jam, chopped meat and thick sticky fillings, with 10 exit sizes and an adjustable platform height. |
| ZL-A28 automatic pinch dough machine | adds three weight-control entrances and a nine-circle knit finish for round products. |
| ZL-A10 automatic cutting machine | a movable cutting station with changeable knife dishes and custom sizing. |
| Cutter sets | specify the profile for buns, moon cakes, pastries or bread; multiple sets can be ordered for product changeovers. |
| Voltage | 380V or 220V, selected at order. |
- ZL-180 base forming machine (5.56 kW / 4.5 kW): the shaping unit on its own, for plants that already have sheeting and dividing equipment.
Industrial Applications
- Pastry dough forming machine for bakery production: plant bakeries and central kitchens run buns, toast, jam bread and breakfast buns; the two-roll sheeting keeps gluten intact so high-volume runs hold their shape.
- Pastry dough forming machine for frozen dough lines: frozen-dough processors shape 15–150 g pieces before blast freezing, and the ±5 g weight control keeps pack counts and portion claims accurate after thaw.
- Pastry dough forming machine for buns and pastries: school caterers and meat processing factories produce baozi, flower rolls, custard buns and two-color buns; interchangeable cutters cover the whole range on one frame.
- Su-style moon cake and Xifu cake production: specialty pastry makers need a pressing action that does not deform the cut edge; the two rolling devices leave both ends of the cut thick and low.
- Restaurant and food service kitchens: smaller operators use the compact 2,100 mm footprint to shape pie, pastry and hand-tear bread bases in house.
Key Advantages
- The 5 g weight tolerance is the number that pays for the machine: on a 150 g piece it caps giveaway at roughly 3 percent, and on small buns it keeps pack weights inside retail tolerance.
- Two rolling devices instead of one high-compression pass mean gluten stays intact, so the dough relaxes evenly and the baked product keeps volume instead of springing back.
- A 270-degree modular layout lets one frame serve several products; a bakery running buns in the morning and moon cakes in the afternoon changes modules rather than buying a second line.
- SUS304 on every food-contact part holds up to daily washdown, which matters in plants audited on hygiene rather than on output alone.
- At 5.56 kW or 4.5 kW the unit draws little for its output, so the electrical service is rarely the constraint when a line is expanded.
How to Choose the Right Configuration
| 4,500 mm line build | fits restaurants and school kitchens with limited floor length; covers buns and pastries at moderate output. |
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| 6,500 mm line build | for plant bakeries and frozen dough lines that need filling, pinching and cutting stations in sequence at up to 12,000 p/h. |
| Add ZL-A60 depositor | choose this when the product carries jam, meat or thick sticky filling. |
| Add ZL-A28 pinch machine | choose this for round buns where the seam and surface finish decide the look. |
- ZL-180 base machine at 5.56 kW: suits bakeries that already sheet and divide dough and only need the forming and cutting step.
- ZL-180 base machine at 4.5 kW: suits smaller shops on a 220V supply where the full line is not needed.
Why Choose Us
We quote the ZL-180 pastry dough forming machine configuration that matches your product list, not a fixed package, so you pay for the modules you will actually run. Our sales engineers work from your piece weight, output target and filling type and come back with a line layout.
- Quotation is built module by module, so the pastry dough forming machine price you receive shows what each station adds.
- We hold the tooling drawings, so cutter sets can be reordered years after the line ships.
- Spare parts and wear items are supplied from the same plant that builds the machine.
- We are a pastry dough forming machine supplier China buyers use for OEM builds; branding and voltage can be specified at order.
- Pre-shipment runs use your dough recipe where samples can be sent, so settings arrive close to production.
- After-sales support is handled by the technical team that configured the line, not a separate call centre.
- If you are looking for a pastry dough forming machine for sale, we can quote the base unit or a full line and confirm lead time with the order.
Factory Strength
The ZL-180 is built in-house from frame fabrication through to assembly and test running. SUS304 sheet is formed and welded on site, the roller assemblies and drive trains are machined and fitted in the same plant, and electrical panels are wired and checked before the machine is run with dough. Each unit is assembled, powered up and run through its speed range before packing, and the peripheral modules are test-fitted to the base frame so alignment is set before shipping. Machines are exported to bakery, catering and frozen-dough processors in overseas markets.
Quality Control
Incoming SUS304 sheet and bought-in components are checked against specification before release to the line. Roller alignment, gap settings and drive synchronisation are verified during assembly, and every finished machine is run to confirm capacity and cut quality. Final inspection covers the 15–150 g weight range and the 5 g deviation limit before packing.
- Incoming material check on stainless sheet and components
- In-process checks on roller alignment and drive synchronisation
- Final run test across the speed and weight range
- Weight verification against the 5 g deviation limit
Packaging & Delivery
Machines are packed for export in wooden cases, with the base unit and peripheral modules braced separately so the 270-degree mounts are not stressed in transit. The ZL-180 base unit measures 2,100 × 1,300 × 1,700 mm at roughly 890 kg, so loading is planned around the case dimensions and total weight. Port, trade terms and lead time are confirmed on the quotation.
- Wooden export cases with internal bracing
- Modules packed separately from the base frame
- Case marks and shipping documents per your instructions
- Lead time confirmed at order, based on configuration
FAQ
How does the ZL-180 pastry dough forming machine shape dough without damaging it?
Two rolling devices extend the dough sheet in stages rather than pressing it in one pass. That keeps the gluten structure intact, so the sheet stays glossy and the cut pieces do not deform at the edges.
What piece weight can the machine produce?
The standard range is 15 g to 150 g per piece, set by adjusting product length and width. Weight deviation between pieces is held to not more than 5 g.
What is the difference between twist dividing and cutting capacity?
Twist dividing runs at 1,000–7,200 pieces per hour and cutting at 1,000–12,000 pieces per hour. Which figure applies depends on the product and the peripheral modules fitted.
Can it run buns and pastries on the same line?
Yes. Peripheral equipment is modular and rotates through 270 degrees, and multiple cutter sets can be swapped. That is how one frame covers baozi, flower rolls, moon cakes and bread.
Does it handle filled products such as jam buns and meat pies?
It does when the ZL-A60 filling depositor is added. The depositor handles jam, chopped meat and thick sticky fillings, with 10 exit sizes and an adjustable platform height.
Can I get the pastry dough forming machine specifications and a datasheet before quoting?
Yes. The specification list on this page covers capacity, power, dimensions, weight and materials. We can send a full datasheet with the module options for your product range.
What is the pastry dough forming machine price and how do I get a quotation?
Price depends on the configuration: base machine, line length, and which peripheral modules you add. Send your product list, piece weights and target output and we will quote the matching build.
What is your MOQ and lead time for a trial order?
A single machine can be ordered as a trial unit. Lead time depends on the configuration and is confirmed when the order is placed.
Do you support OEM builds and what about warranty and payment terms?
OEM branding and 380V or 220V voltage can be specified at order. Warranty and payment terms are set out in the quotation so you can review them before committing.
