Dough Chunker

Industrial dough chunker and feeder
for consistent dough transfer

Heavy-duty dough chunker designed to support dividers and forming lines

Shaffer® dough chunker is engineered to feed consistent chunks of dough from the mixer area to downstream dividers or forming equipment. Built for bakeries producing a wide range of products from bagels and sweet doughs to frozen dough and health bars, these systems ensure uniform dough handling, flexible integration, and hygienic design.

With models supporting batch capacities from under 272 kg (600 lb) to over 1,588 kg (3,500 lb) and production rates exceeding 13,154 kg/hr (29,000 lb/hr), Shaffer® dough chunker is suited for both mid-size and large-scale operations. Features like variable frequency controls, stainless steel hoppers, and wash-down compatibility offer bakeries a reliable and sanitary solution for continuous dough processing.

Each system is constructed on a heavy-duty stainless steel frame with casters for mobility and features a sloped dough hopper for smooth, consistent flow.

Highlights:

Heavy-duty stainless steel frame on casters
Sloped stainless steel dough hopper
Variable frequency controls for line speed matching
Removable discharge conveyor for easy cleaning
Wash-down design with NEMA 4X enclosures

Ideal uses include:

Bread and sandwich loaves
Buns, rolls, and frozen dough
Pizza crusts and flour tortillas
Sweet doughs, bagels, and health bars
Pet food and other specialty doughs

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Shaffer® Dough Chunker is designed to improve dough transfer efficiency between mixing and forming stages in high-throughput bakery operations. The sloped hopper design ensures steady feeding, while options like integrated conveyors and dough sensors support a seamless transition between processes. With a focus on hygiene and durability, these machines are built to meet the demands of 24/7 production environments.

Reliable performance across batch sizes
With hopper volumes from 340 to 1,810 L (12 to 64 cu ft) and maximum dough capacities up to 1,597 kg (3,520 lb), Shaffer® Dough Chunker can be configured to match your bakery’s specific output needs. Models are available to support processing rates over 13,154 kg/hr (29,000 lb/hr).

Hygienic construction for industrial environments
Each system is made with a heavy-duty stainless steel frame and wash-down-ready enclosures (NEMA 4X), with BISSC, UL, cUL, ANSI, USDA, and CE compliance. Removable discharge conveyors and optional hopper oilers further support clean operation and reduced maintenance time.

Operator-friendly controls and integration options
Shaffer® Dough Chunker is equipped with variable frequency controls to sync with downstream equipment speeds. Optional integrated mixer controls, dough level sensors, and load cells enable more precise automation and real-time performance monitoring.

Model	Hopper volume	Hopper capacity	Max production rate
RDC6	0.34 m³ (12 cu ft)	300 kg (660 lb)	5,352 kg/hr (11,800 lb/hr)
RDC8	0.45 m³ (16 cu ft)	400 kg (880 lb)	5,352 kg/hr (11,800 lb/hr)
RDC10	0.57 m³ (20 cu ft)	500 kg (1,100 lb)	5,352 kg/hr (11,800 lb/hr)
RDC13	0.74 m³ (26 cu ft)	650 kg (1,430 lb)	4,400 kg/hr (9,700 lb/hr)
RDC16	0.91 m³ (32 cu ft)	800 kg (1,760 lb)	8,940 kg/hr (19,700 lb/hr)
RDC20	1.13 m³ (40 cu ft)	1,000 kg (2,200 lb)	13,400 kg/hr (29,560 lb/hr)
RDC25	1.42 m³ (50 cu ft)	1,250 kg (2,750 lb)	13,400 kg/hr (29,560 lb/hr)
RDC28	1.59 m³ (56 cu ft)	1,400 kg (3,080 lb)	13,400 kg/hr (29,560 lb/hr)
RDC32	1.81 m³ (64 cu ft)	1,600 kg (3,520 lb)	13,400 kg/hr (29,560 lb/hr)

Main features

Heavy-duty tubular stainless steel frame construction, mounted on heavy-duty casters
Stainless steel sloped dough hopper
Dual UHMW dough augers for uniform feeding and gentle degassing
Belt drive design for universal pump positioning and discharge
Variable frequency controls to match downstream equipment line speeds
Production rates: up to 6,800 kg/hr (≈ 15,000 lb/hr)

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