Cake Line Capacity & Model Selection Guide

Cake Line Capacity & Model Selection Guide

Cake Line Capacity & Model Selection Guide

Working with an automatic cake making machine supplier always begins with one engineering number: kilograms per hour. The full automatic cake production line is built in three models — PD600, PD800 and PD1200 — rated at 200, 350 and 500 kg/h, forming cakes from 10 to 200 grams per piece. Buyers who shortlist cake production line manufacturers on headline price alone usually miss the three variables that decide the final layout: the oven type and its installed power, the optional modules you supply yourself, and how the depositor reacts when a cup is missing from the row. This guide works from capacity forward to configuration, so your specification sheet is complete before you request a customized quote.

200 / 350 / 500 kg/hOutput capacity across PD600, PD800, PD1200
10–200 g/pcsCake size range, shape customized
380V / 220V · 3PH50Hz / 60Hz power supply
Tunnel oven section of the automatic cake production line

Output First: Which Capacity Do You Actually Need?

Before oven type, footprint or packaging, fix the tonnage your shifts must move. The line is offered in three rated capacities, and the model number follows the capacity — not the other way around.

Model PD600 200 kg/h

The smallest of the three ratings. A realistic starting point when a bakery is replacing manual depositing and wants one automated cake line running a limited number of shifts.

Buyer decision: confirm your peak-hour demand, not your weekly average.
Model PD800 350 kg/h

The middle rating. Suited to operations that already sell filled custard pie cake and cup cake and are adding volume without rebuilding the whole facility.

Buyer decision: check whether a second format (sliced cake) is planned, because that changes the module list.
Model PD1200 500 kg/h

The highest stated capacity, aimed at large-scale, multi-shift production where the oven runs continuously and changeover time is expensive.

Buyer decision: verify utility capacity and site length before committing to this class.

One rating, three questions

  • Output capacity is stated as 200 / 350 / 500 kg/h — but the quoted figure only holds at a fixed cake weight, so state your grams per piece.
  • Every model is listed for cakes from 10 to 200 g/pcs, with cake shape customized to your product.
  • Lead time typically runs 30–50 days depending on customization, oven configuration and optional modules, so capacity choice has a scheduling consequence.

Model Comparison: PD600, PD800 and PD1200

Three models, one shared engineering platform. The table below separates model-specific ratings from the series-level electrical and construction data that applies across the range.

Machine model Output capacity Cake size Cake shape
PD600 200 kg/h 10–200 g/pcs Customized
PD800 350 kg/h 10–200 g/pcs Customized
PD1200 500 kg/h 10–200 g/pcs Customized

Series-level data shared by all three models

  • Main material: SUS304, with the whole line including the outside of the oven made of high quality stainless steel.
  • Energy source: electricity, gas or diesel.
  • Installed power: electric oven 300 / 600 / 800 kW; gas oven 30 / 45 / 60 kW; diesel oven 30 / 45 / 60 kW.
  • Power supply: 380V / 220V / 50Hz / 60Hz / 3PH.
  • Component brands: motors ABB / SIEMENS / DELTA; electrical elements SIEMENS / ABB / SCHNEIDER; pneumatic parts AIRTAC / FESTON.
  • Area covered (as listed for the range): 45–60–80 × 10–20 × 3 m.

How to read the matrix

  • If your format mix is settled and volume is the only variable, choose the model by kg/h and lock the oven configuration afterwards.
  • If you change formats often, the model matters less than how many mold plates you order and how the depositor is set up for multi-row trays.
  • If two models both meet demand, compare the utility demand of the oven options — the jump between electric and gas installed power is substantial.

Oven & Baking Zone Engineering

The tunnel oven is where product quality is decided. This is a gas-fired hot air circulating oven developed on the basis of imported equipment, and its control philosophy is the reason the line can hold a stable bake across a long hearth.

Tunnel oven section of the automatic cake production line
Gas-fired hot air circulating tunnel oven with stainless steel construction.
Six temperature zones The hot air circulating heating mode includes six temperature zones at front, middle, rear, up and down — not a single set point applied across the whole hearth.
Automatic control via proportional motor Once the temperature setting is finished, control is realized automatically by a proportional motor through a butterfly valve.
Heat path to the hearth Temperature is transferred upwards and downwards through the air channel to the tunnel oven hearth to bake the food, so both the top and the base of the cake see controlled heat.
Stated baking results High heating speed, stable temperature with small changes and automatic temperature control; the cake is described as more crispy in taste, with more uniform surface luster and fresh.
Construction and components The whole line including the outside of the oven is made of high quality stainless steel, and the electrical parts are products of nationally and internationally famous brands.

Buyer decision: gas, electric or diesel

The installed power figures differ sharply by oven type — electric ovens are listed at 300 / 600 / 800 kW, while gas and diesel ovens are listed at 30 / 45 / 60 kW. Confirm the energy supply your site can actually deliver before you fix the oven configuration, because this single choice changes both utilities and the quotation.

Line Anatomy: From Mixer to Packaging

The line is a sequence, not a single machine. Two stages in the middle are supplied by the user, and knowing where they sit prevents surprises during installation.

Cake production line equipment from mixing through oven and cooling conveyor
Tunnel oven section of the automatic cake production lineDepositing, baking and cooling stages connected into one continuous line.
1

Mixing equipment

Batter preparation feeding the depositing stage — listed within the supplier's product range alongside depositing systems, tunnel ovens and cooling conveyors.

2

Depositing / filling machine

Carries out automatic filling of a row of cakes with sensor-checked start-stop logic on every pass.

3

Cup feeder Provided by user

To be additionally provided by users to realize production of cup cake. Without it, cup cake is not part of the run.

4

Tunnel oven

Gas-fired hot air circulating oven with six temperature zones, baking the deposited rows as they travel the hearth.

5

Drying oven & slicing machine Provided by user

To be additionally provided by users to realize production of sliced cake.

6

Cooling conveyor

Cools the baked product before it reaches the packing interface, part of the supplier's stated product range.

7

Integrated packaging connection

The line ends at an integrated packaging connection, so your existing wrapping or flow-wrap equipment is specified as part of the layout brief.

Format Flexibility & Mold-Plate Logic

One line, several sellable formats. The limiting factor is rarely the machine — it is how many mold plates you own and how quickly your operators change them.

Cake formats produced on the automatic cake production line
Cakes from 10 to 200 g/pcs, with shape set by the mold plate.

Filled custard pie cake

One of the two formats named in the product's core capability, produced directly on the line.

Cup cake

Produced on the line; cup cake output requires the cup feeder, which is additionally provided by users.

Sliced cake

Produced on the line; sliced cake output requires the drying oven and slicing machine, additionally provided by users.

Filling Accuracy & Waste Prevention

The smallest feature on the line often has the largest effect on margin: what the depositor does when a position in the row is empty.

Row-based automatic filling The filling machine can carry out automatic filling of a row of cakes, matching the multi-row trays and cup configurations the conveyor spacing supports.
Sensor logic on every pass If it is sensed that a certain cake is not on the production line, the filling needle will not start filling.
Waste and hygiene outcome Skipping the empty position avoids filling onto the conveyor belt, preventing material waste and ensuring clean procedures.
Efficiency effect The published description credits this behaviour with greatly improving production efficiency, since the line does not need stopping for manual clean-up of overspill.
Layout drawing of the full automatic cake production line
Line layout drawing — the depositor position relative to the oven and conveyor run.

Site Readiness Questionnaire

Work through these buyer-side items before you finalize a model. Most delays after order are caused by site conditions, not by the machine.

Power supplyThe line is listed for 380V / 220V, 50Hz / 60Hz, 3PH. Confirm your available supply and transformer capacity against the oven type you select.
Compressed airOperation typically requires compressed air for depositor actuation. Check compressor capacity and air quality at the connection point.
Gas or electric oven supplyChoose the energy source for the tunnel oven — gas, electricity or diesel — and confirm the site can deliver it continuously.
Floor footprintArea covered is listed for the range at 45–60–80 × 10–20 × 3 m. Check ceiling height and column positions along that run.
Drainage & washdownPlan drainage for sanitation around the depositor and conveyor, plus water access for cleaning between runs.
Ventilation & exhaustBake-off heat and combustion by-products need an exhaust path above the tunnel oven section.
Trays, cups & mold platesThe depositor and conveyor spacing can be adjusted to support various tray dimensions, paper cups and multi-row configurations — supply these consistently.
Packaging interfaceThe line ends at an integrated packaging connection. Confirm the infeed height and speed of your wrapping equipment.
Operator access & trainingTraining is provided onsite or remotely, covering operation, recipe adjustment, sanitation procedures and troubleshooting. Leave walkway space for it.
Cup feeder & slicer supplyIf you sell cup cake or sliced cake, source the cup feeder and the drying oven with slicing machine, which are additionally provided by users.
Spares & maintenanceParts supply, remote diagnostics and scheduled maintenance recommendations are described as available throughout the equipment's service life.
Installation windowLead time usually ranges from 30–50 days depending on customization, oven configuration and additional optional modules.

Scenario to Specification: Four Typical Briefs

Match your situation to the brief below, then send the same three facts to the engineering team: target kg/h, cake weight in grams per piece, and the formats you intend to sell.

Scenario 01

First automated line, one shift, cup cake and filled custard pie

Capacity starting point
PD600 at 200 kg/h
Critical module
Cup feeder — additionally provided by users for cup cake production
Buyer decision
Source the cup feeder before signing, and run a trial with your own paper cups.
Scenario 02

Growing bakery adding a sliced cake SKU to an existing range

Capacity starting point
PD800 at 350 kg/h
Critical module
Drying oven and slicing machine — additionally provided by users for sliced cake
Buyer decision
Budget the post-oven equipment separately, because it is not part of the supplied line.
Scenario 03

High-volume plant running multiple shifts on a settled recipe

Capacity starting point
PD1200 at 500 kg/h
Critical module
Tunnel oven with six temperature zones and automatic proportional control
Buyer decision
Verify continuous gas or power supply and the 30–50 day delivery window before you schedule the install.
Scenario 04

Multi-SKU producer changing cake shapes frequently

Capacity starting point
Any model — capacity is set by your grams per piece and shift pattern
Critical module
Mold plates: fancy cake of different shapes can be produced according to changes in mold-plate shape
Buyer decision
Order the mold-plate sets up front and confirm the tray and multi-row configuration you will run.

Send Your Capacity Brief, Get a Customized Quote

The line is described as an automatic large-sized cake production line researched and developed according to market demands, with a customized quotation issued against your configuration. Share your target kg/h, cake weight in grams per piece, formats and site energy supply, and the engineering team will map it to PD600, PD800 or PD1200 with the right oven and module list.

Talk to the engineering team

  • EmailINFO@PANDAMACHINERYSH.COM
  • Phone+8613795369808
  • Lead timeTypically 30–50 days depending on customization and optional modules
  • SupportOnsite or remote training on operation, recipe adjustment, sanitation and troubleshooting

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Frequently Asked Questions

what output capacities are available across the cake production line?

the full automatic cake production line is offered in three models — pd600, pd800 and pd1200 — with output capacities of 200 kg/h, 350 kg/h and 500 kg/h respectively. match the model to your required kilograms per hour rather than to the space you happen to have free.

what cake sizes and shapes can the line produce?

the line handles cakes from 10 to 200 grams per piece, with cake shape customized. it produces filled custard pie cake, cup cake and sliced cake, and according to the change in shapes of mold plates, fancy cake of different shapes can be produced.

what oven types and installed power does the line use?

the tunnel oven can run on electricity, gas or diesel. installed power is listed as 300 / 600 / 800 kw for the electric oven and 30 / 45 / 60 kw for gas or diesel ovens, with a power supply of 380v / 220v / 50hz / 60hz / 3ph.

how does the hot air circulating oven control temperature?

the gas-fired hot air circulating oven uses six temperature zones at front, middle, rear, up and down. after the temperature setting is finished, control is realized automatically by a proportional motor through a butterfly valve, and the temperature is transferred upwards and downwards through the air channel to the tunnel oven hearth for baking.

which parts of the line must the buyer provide?

the cup feeder, needed to realize production of cup cake, and the drying oven with slicing machine, needed to realize production of sliced cake, are additionally provided by users. the supplied line covers mixing equipment, depositing and filling systems, the tunnel oven, cooling conveyors and integrated packaging connections.

what is the lead time and what training is provided?

lead time usually ranges from 30 to 50 days depending on customization, oven configuration and additional optional modules. training is provided onsite or remotely and covers operation, recipe adjustment, sanitation procedures and troubleshooting guidelines.

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