Automatic Donut Production Line

Product Overview

Key Features

• High-moisture forming head: handles dough with up to 60% water content, so soft, high-yield recipes run without tearing the dough band.
• Satellite rolling tower: rolls the dough band repeatedly to a preset width and thickness, which keeps the texture even across the whole run.
• Tracking cutting technology: the cutter circle moves at the same speed as the dough belt, so donuts keep their shape instead of stretching at the cut.
• Adjustable-speed pierce, cutter and inner-ring stations: each station is set independently, so ring diameter and hole size can be tuned per product.
• PLC and HMI control: recipes for dough weight, frying temperature, proofing and conveyor speed are stored and recalled for changeovers.
• Quick mould change: different donut shapes come from swapping moulds, so a new SKU does not need a new line.
• Modular build: dough processing, proofing, frying or baking, decorating and packaging modules combine to match the factory layout.

Product Specifications

Model	automatic donut production line (configured to order)
Production capacity	5000-10000 pieces/h
Product weight	50-100 g, set to customer requirement
Product size	40-80 mm diameter, shape to customer requirement
Dough band width	600 mm, 800 mm, 1000 mm, 1200 mm, 1600 mm
Dough moisture handling	up to 60%
Power	27.7 kW
Voltage	380V/60Hz
Dimensions	30000 x 5300 x 2500 mm
Weight	5560 kg
Material	food-grade 304 stainless steel
Control	PLC with HMI, recipe storage and fault alarms
Cooking method	automatic frying or continuous baking
Options	glazing, chocolate coating, filling, topping, packaging modules

Donut production line specifications above are for reference; actual values depend on dough, weight and processing method

Configurations & Options

Frying version	automatic fryer with controlled oil temperature, frying time and conveyor speed for traditional fried donuts.
Baking version	continuous tunnel oven for baked donuts, with controlled baking temperature, time and belt speed.
Ring donut forming	outer diameter, inner diameter and thickness set on the forming system.
Filled donut configuration	automatic filling module for cream, chocolate, custard, fruit jam or cheese fillings.
Decorating modules	glazing, chocolate coating and topping systems for sprinkles, nuts, coconut or powdered sugar.
Packaging modules	individual, multi-pack, film wrap, tray, carton or automatic case packing.
Dough band width	600 mm to 1600 mm, selected against target capacity and factory layout.
Voltage and layout	line configured to the customer’s 380V/60Hz supply and building footprint.

Industrial Applications

• Donut production line for bakery chains: central commissaries supply dozens of stores, so the line holds dough weight and frying parameters to the same recipe across every batch. Without that, stores receive rings of different sizes and the chain cannot cost a donut consistently; the 50-100g divider setting keeps each batch on the same weight.
• Donut production line for central kitchens: kitchens preparing dough for their own outlets use the automatic ingredient dosing and mixing modules to standardize batches and cut manual weighing errors. Manual weighing across many small batches drifts, so dosing by module keeps the recipe fixed from one batch to the next.
• Donut production line for food manufacturers: OEM and private-label plants run 5000-10000 pieces/h and switch moulds for different shapes without stopping the line for a full reset. That output range is what makes short private-label runs viable without dedicating a line to one shape.
• Donut production line for frozen donuts: frozen food manufacturers run the forming, proofing and frying stages, then cool and pack for cold-chain distribution. The line handles dough up to 60% moisture, so the formed piece survives freezing and reheating without collapsing.
• Donut production line for industrial bakeries: high-volume plants combine frying or baking with glazing, filling and packaging to ship finished product in one continuous flow. Running these stages as one line removes the manual transfer between frying and decorating that slows output and adds handling damage.

Key Advantages

• Dough weight is controlled at the divider, and that number drives product cost. A consistent 50-100g weight means the same dough yield per batch and fewer give-away grams over a shift.
• Low-stress dough handling protects the gluten structure through satellite rolling, so the fried or baked crumb stays even. That is what makes a 60% moisture recipe workable on a machine rather than only by hand.
• Tracking cutting keeps the cutter synchronized with the belt, which holds the ring shape and reduces trim waste. Trim goes back into the process instead of the bin.
• PLC recipe storage turns changeover into a recall rather than a manual reset. A bakery chain can move from classic rings to filled donuts by loading the recipe and changing the filling module.
• Fewer operators touch the product along the line. That lowers labor cost per piece and reduces the cross-contamination risk that manual handling brings.
• The fryer or tunnel oven, glazing, filling and packaging modules are built to the same 304 stainless steel standard and tested as a matched set, so the line runs as one continuous flow instead of separate machines that each need their own settings.

How to Choose the Right Configuration

Frying configuration	suits producers of traditional fried ring and yeast-raised donuts; the fryer controls oil temperature and frying time for consistent color and volume.
Baking configuration	suits producers targeting baked donuts or markets that prefer a non-fried texture; the tunnel oven controls temperature, time and belt speed.
600-1000 mm dough band	suits medium-volume plants and central kitchens where floor space is limited but 5000-10000 pieces/h is still required.
1200-1600 mm dough band	suits industrial bakeries and food manufacturers running high-volume output with room for a wider line.
Filled donut module	suits producers whose range includes cream, jam, custard or chocolate-filled products; filling volume is adjusted per specification.
Decorating and packaging modules	suits manufacturers shipping finished retail product; glazing, coating, topping and packing are added as separate modules.

Why Choose Us

We quote the donut production line price against your product weight, dimensions and target capacity, so the number you receive matches the line you actually need. Our engineers size the dough band width and the frying or baking module from your recipe and output target.

We build the modules in-house and ship them as a matched set, which keeps installation and commissioning on one schedule. Spare parts and wear items are supplied from the same production source.

OEM and ODM work is available for buyers who need their own branding or a modified module layout. We support installation, commissioning and operator training on site.

Buyers sourcing from a donut production line supplier China base can request a full donut production line datasheet and a factory visit before the order is placed.

Factory Strength

The line is assembled and tested as a complete set before packing. Dough processing, forming, proofing, frying or baking, decorating and packaging modules are built to the same 304 stainless steel standard and run together on the factory floor. Each unit is checked for conveyor alignment, PLC function and station speed before shipment. We supply complete automated donut plants as well as individual machines, and we handle process design, equipment manufacturing, installation, commissioning and operator training for export customers. Our factory covers [plant area] with [number] production lines and an annual capacity of [capacity]; the assembly and test bay is sized to run a full line under power before it is packed.

Quality Control

• Material check: food-grade 304 stainless steel verified on receipt.
• In-process inspection: frame, roller and conveyor alignment checked at each assembly stage.
• Final run test: PLC functions, station speeds and conveyor tracking tested on the assembled line.
• Component traceability: SEW motors and reducers, Siemens servo motors and Ammeraal belts recorded against the order.

Packaging & Delivery

Modules are packed separately for container loading, with food-contact surfaces protected and frames braced for sea freight. The line ships as a matched set so the modules arrive together for installation.

• Packing: each module packed and braced for container transport.
• Shipping: sea freight arranged to the buyer’s port.
• Trade terms: confirmed at quotation against the destination.
• Buyer supply: import documents and receiving arrangements at destination.

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