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ANKO's EMP-3000 empanada making machine produces 3,000 pieces per hour, reducing labor by 7-8 staff. Features FDA-approved molds, modular filling system handling 10mm ingredients, and customizable production configurations. 47 years of expertise serving 114+ countries.

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Empanada Making Machine (EMP-3000)

EMP-3000 automatic empanada machine delivers 3,000 pieces hourly with minimal labor, featuring customizable molds and versatile filling system for empanadas, curry puffs, and calzones.

Empanada Making Machine

Empanada Making Machine

Model no : EMP-3000

Create delicious, top-selling Empanadas with ANKO’s EMP-3000 Empanada Making Machine! This model produces up to 3,000 Empanadas per hour, reducing labor needs by 7-8 staff on the production line. Its high efficiency enables food factories and central kitchens to grow market share. Featuring a new filling system with an exclusive design, the EMP-3000 handles both raw and cooked ingredients, allowing easy flavor changes. FDA-approved forming molds ensure food safety, while its unique motion design boosts durability. ANKO also offers custom molds for logos or flavor markings. Flexible configurations, including a Dough Sheeting Machine, conveyor fryer, or packaging machine, allow for tailored production solutions. Click below to receive a preliminary quote and connect with ANKO’s expert consultants.

How It Works

An additional Dough Sheeter can increase the overall automation efficiency of the production line
The Dough Sheeter conducts 3 different flattening processes
The dough sheet undergoes a final press and is divided into individual round wrappers
A 60 Liter filling hopper that can process ingredients up to 10mm large pieces
An infrared sensor ensures proper filling extruding location

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Product Features

High Output with Less Labor

Up to 3,000 pcs/hr

Produces up to 3,000 filled empanadas per hour, suitable for mass production in food factories and central kitchens.

Minimum 2 Operators

The automated forming process significantly reduces the labor required for traditional manual filling and forming.

Continuous Automatic Forming

Wrapper, filling, and forming processes run continuously to improve overall production-line efficiency.

Complete Encapsulation of Chunky Fillings

Chunky Fillings up to 10 mm

The special filling mechanism handles chunky fillings up to 10 mm.

Preserved Filling Texture

The filling process avoids excessive compression, preserving the texture of chunky ingredients such as green peas, corn, and potatoes.

Suitable for Raw & Cooked Fillings

The modular filling system can be quickly changed to accommodate different food formulas.

Fast Filling & Mold Changeover

Modular Filling System

The filling mechanism can be removed and reconfigured for convenient adaptation to product changes.

Customizable Molds

Molds can be customized with a brand logo, flavor indication, or special pattern according to brand requirements.

Improved Changeover Efficiency

Suitable for food factories and central kitchens that need to produce filled empanadas with multiple flavors.

Machine Specifications

Dimensions8,050 (L) x 1,210 (W) x 1,968 (H) mm
Power5.32 kW
Capacity3,000 pcs/hr
Product weight40-150 g/pc
Thickness of pastry sheet3-8 mm
Filling hopper capacity60 L
Air consumption450 L/min (@6kg/cm^2)
Weight (net)1,935 kg

Production capacity is for reference only. It'll change according to different product specifications and recipes.

FAQ

An Empanada Making Machine is a valuable investment for food factories, restaurants, and frozen food manufacturers. The EMP-3000 Empanada Making Machine produces up to 3,000 empanada per hour, significantly reducing labor costs, increasing output, and maintaining consistent quality—far more efficient than manual production. Many ANKO clients have grown from small shops or food carts into major restaurant chains, proving that ANKO equipment delivers long-term production benefits, higher efficiency, and competitive growth in large-scale shumai production.

Yes. Purchasing food machinery includes full service before and after installation. We provide machine testing, product trial runs, and consultation through local offices and distributors worldwide, including the US, Europe, and Asia. After purchase, buyers receive installation, operator training, and after-sales service to ensure stable production. In addition, modular and partially customized options allow manufacturers to adjust machine settings to create different product textures, shapes, and flavors efficiently.

The price of a commercial Empanada Making Machine depends on the level of automation and customization required. ANKO currently offers two models of empanada forming machines, suitable for different production needs. The system can also be integrated with vegetable cutters, dough mixers, fryers, and other upstream and downstream equipment, allowing frozen food factories and chain restaurants to source all required machinery in one place for a fully automated production line.

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How Can You Scale Empanada Production to Meet Growing Market Demand?

The EMP-3000's capacity of 3,000 pieces per hour enables frozen food manufacturers and central kitchens to increase output by 400-500% compared to manual production, while reducing labor costs by eliminating 7-8 production line workers. This scalability allows you to capture larger market share, fulfill bulk orders for retail chains, and expand distribution channels without proportional increases in operational costs. Contact our production consultants for a customized capacity analysis and ROI projection based on your current production volumes.

With 47 years of manufacturing expertise and proven success in over 114 countries, ANKO provides comprehensive production solutions beyond the core machine. The EMP-3000 offers flexible configurations including optional dough sheeting machines, conveyor fryers, and packaging equipment to create complete turnkey production lines. Customizable forming molds allow manufacturers to imprint brand logos or flavor markings, enhancing product differentiation and brand recognition in competitive markets. The machine accommodates product weights from 40-150g with adjustable pastry thickness of 3-8mm, providing versatility for diverse recipe requirements. The user-friendly design requires minimal training, with infrared sensors ensuring precise filling placement and seal-tight closure for consistent product quality across Latin American, Middle Eastern, and global market segments.