SD Dosing Machine – Pasta & More, Reliably Filled

The SD dosing machine from LEONHARDT is the right choice for recipes with a low liquid content – whether as the standard SD1 / SD2, the space-saving SD-E or the particularly manoeuvrable SD-M for fast batch changes. All versions combine an integrated vacuum system with gentle product handling.

SD – The Proven Solution for Delicatessen & Ready Meals

SD Dosiermaschine von LEONHARDT – für Pasta, Reis und Feinkost

The SD dosing machine was specifically developed for recipes with a low liquid content that could previously only be filled manually or with costly and less-than-optimal solutions such as multihead weighers.

Typical applications for delicatessen products and Ready Meals include:

Cooked pasta and rice dishes such as spaghetti, spaetzle, Asian noodles and rice dishes
Raw vegetable salads with delicate ingredients such as feta cubes or tomatoes
Pasta salads
Vegetable, meat or mushroom mixes
Fruit salads

These products require gentle and precise filling. The SD meets this challenge with ease and has proven its performance in daily use by numerous customers since its market launch. A key factor is the integrated vacuum system, which meets high standards for hygiene and ease of operation.

With different performance levels and configurations, the SD dosing machine can be easily integrated into tray lines, thermoforming machines and other packaging systems, with output ranging from 20 to 120 fillings per minute.

SD-E – Versatile and Space-Saving

SD-E Dosiermaschine von LEONHARDT – mit mobilem Beschickungssteigband

For many recipes, the SD-E filling machine with its proven 250-litre supply container and gentle discharge screws is the ideal choice. Loading is quick and straightforward using lifting and tipping lifters and standardised hopper trolleys.

For particularly delicate products – such as cooked spaghetti, linguine and spaetzle, pressure-sensitive vegetable salads, seaweed or kimchi – the SD-E is also available with a mobile inclined infeed conveyor instead of the 250-litre supply container.

For easy and hygienic cleaning, the mobile infeed conveyor can be swivelled into a horizontal position, allowing the conveyor belt to be removed and refitted with just a few simple steps. The SD-E is also an ideal solution where space is limited or ceiling heights are low.

Need both options for maximum flexibility? No problem: the 250-litre supply container with discharge screws and the infeed conveyor can be used interchangeably with the same SD machine – providing a wide range of applications and fast recipe changes.

SD-M – Flexible, Manoeuvrable and Ready to Go

SD-M Dosiermaschine von LEONHARDT – kompakt für schnelle Chargenwechsel

As the variety of recipes increases, batch sizes often become smaller. Instead of large production runs of a single product, manufacturers increasingly need to produce more variants, niche products and specialities.

In addition to simple operation and gentle product handling, this calls for particularly fast product changeovers. Stricter requirements relating to allergens, vegetarian and vegan ingredients, as well as the risk of cross-contamination, make fast and effective cleaning especially important when the dosing machine is subject to frequent product changes.

The SD-M is designed to meet these requirements. Its integrated platform with steps provides an ergonomic working height for the operator. The flexible dosing system and integrated vacuum generation have proven highly effective for delicate and non-pumpable food products.

As a compact portioning machine, the SD-M enables precise and gentle filling of:

Pasta and rice dishes
Asian noodles
Vegetable and pasta salads
Delicatessen salads
Raw vegetable salads
Couscous and many other recipes

Frequently Asked Questions about the SD

What food products is the SD suitable for?

The SD is suitable for recipes with a low liquid content that are not pumpable – including cooked pasta and rice dishes, raw vegetable salads with delicate ingredients such as feta or tomatoes, pasta salads, vegetable, meat and mushroom mixes, as well as fruit salads. Couscous, Asian noodles and kimchi can also be filled with ease.

What is the difference between the SD, SD-E and SD-M?

The SD with its 250-litre supply container is the ideal choice for most recipes. The SD-E offers a mobile infeed conveyor for particularly delicate products and applications where space is limited. The SD-M is designed for fast batch changes and small production runs.

What output can the SD achieve?

The SD can achieve 20 to 120 fillings per minute, depending on the version and packaging system. It can be integrated into tray lines, thermoforming machines and other packaging systems.