Present Burrito hand folding lines are labor intensive operations that are often costly and prone to personal injuries resulting from repetitive motion, such as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. The Solbern Burrito Folding Machine automatically folds tortillas into finished Burritos. The Machine is a single lane configurations with an output capacity of 60 Burritos per minute. Each lane consists of a series of folding platforms mounted on a specialized carrier chain providing an endless array. The tortillas are hand placed on each platform. The platforms convey the tortillas to a depositor station where the filling is deposited on the tortillas. A cam assembly hinges the front section of each platform to form the first fold over the filling. The platforms then rotate 90 degrees in preparation for the next folds. The platforms continue to a second cam assembly area where the second and third folds are performed. The hinged sections return to their original position in preparation for the transfer to the final fold stations. A lift arm in each platform transfers the partially folded Burrito onto a smooth conveyor belt, where the final folds will take place. The transfer is performed and a smooth belt conveys the Burrito to a set of jaws which folds the Burrito. The Burrito is released by the jaws and continues on the smooth conveyor to a second set of jaws where the final fold is performed, producing a finished Burrito. The Solbern Burrito Folding Machine produces a consistently uniform product to your product specifications.
Single lane operation
Speed: up to 60 burritos a minute depending on application
Tortilla size range: 8.5 to 9.5 (inches)
Finished burrito dimensions:
Length: 5.25 inches
Width: 2.25 inches
Height: 1 inch
Number of folding platforms: 54
Platforms furnished with patented Posi-Lok mounting system
Steam box mounted on infeed
Lifting platen for product placement onto roller belt
Eagle claw and smooth belt final burrito roller system
Plate rotator for proper folding and product placement
Tortilla mister: 39 inch long zone
Photo eye sensor
Mechanical operation
Panelview Plus 7 ten inch HMI
Water requirements: 2 gallons per hour at 40 to 60 psi
