Bao Machine and Automatic Production Line

Bao production planning proposal and equipment

Bao Machine

Bao Solution: Turnkey Planning & Formulation

Model no : SOL-BAO-S-1

ANKO's "automatic bao production solution" offers you equipment and consulting service for production. Equipment includes dough and filling making machines, bao forming, steaming, and packaging machines. On top of that, ANKO's sales engineers can provide professional advice on production line planning, such as factory layout design, different machine combination as well as food recipe adjustment and suggestion, according to your need and industrial scales to build your own bao production line. In the solution below, the machines can be adjusted in model and quantity according to real production needs. Want to get a quick quote and consultant? Please click the button below and fill out the form.

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About Bao Production Solution

ANKO's "Automatic Encrusting and Forming Machine" is designed with a special dough extruding device to perfectly wrap dough around various fillings, such as peanut powder, bean paste, cheese, and meat. The extrusion will not damage the appearance and texture of the products and the quality of them is stable and good. Moreover, the proportion of wrapper to filling is adjustable as required. It is easy to use. Put dough and filling into hoppers, set parameters, and start the machine to produce bao with pleasant pleats.

ANKO’s “SD-97W Automatic Encrusting And Forming Machine” has a built-in Internet of Things (IoT) system which is connected to the Big Data Analytics. It collects data from each production and be utilized with extended applications to manage production balances, warehousing and scheduling. This technology offers you full control over production by “monitoring the machine operational status, maintenance machine lifespan, and digital production management”. An alarm will inform you the exact part that needs inspection to reduce any possible risks.

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Bao formed with clear and obvious pleats

Turnkey and Production Planning

Bao production planning proposal and equipment

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Preparation

Sieving: Sieving
In the process of making wrappers, flour is processed to filter out lumps with the flour separator and filter.
Mixing: Mixing
Then, use the mixer to make dough for wrappers.
Vegetable Cleaning: Vegetable Cleaning
The vegetable cleaner helps fast clean vegetables for the preparation of filling.
Vegetable Cutting: Vegetable Cutting
The vegetable cutter helps fast process a large number of vegetables for making the filling.
Extracting: Extracting
The hydro-extractor can extract water from vegetables.
Meat Mincing: Meat Mincing
The meat grinder can grind meat as required.
Seasoning: Seasoning
The seasoning mixer is provided to stir filling and seasonings to ensure production quality.

2

Filling / Forming

Forming: Forming
A good filling and forming machine is the key to high-quality products. ANKO's bao forming machine can quickly mass-produce bao products that are uniform in weight and quality and have delightful pleats. The machine is easy to use. Put prepared dough and filling into hoppers, set parameters, and start producing bao.

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Cooking

Proofing: Proofing
To your production needs, proofing equipment is available, which enables you to proof dough efficiently.
Steaming: Steaming
The steamer combined in the production line can heat up to the boiling point within 8-10 minutes. It can generate a large amount of steam spreading evenly over the entire cabinet. It is basically heated with natural gas, but available with bottled gas or electricity. Also, there is an auto water refilling device to save human resources.

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Extended Application

Sealing: Sealing
Or you might need packaging equipment to automate all production processes from food making to packaging and facilitate delivery and sales. Other machines include aligning machine, fryer, freezer, and so on.
Quality Control: Quality Control
ANKO’s X-Ray Inspection Machine can detect various metals, bones, glass, and other foreign objects during food production; even something as small as 0.4mm. The machine is equipped with luminating and buzzer warnings to ensure real-time contaminant detection, prevent artificial hazards, and increase overall product quality.

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Automatic Encrusting and Forming Machine

SD-97W

Automatic Encrusting And Forming Machine can make either patterned or non-patterned products with a simple change of shutters; it can make either two colors or solid color with a simply change of dough hoppers. Not only the products with red bean paste, meat stuffing, or sesame paste but also plain products are producible. In conclusion, SD-97W can make dozens of ethnic foods such as meat bun, steamed bun, maamoul, meat pie, pan fried stuffed bun, mochi, crystal dumpling. Their look and taste are able to compare with handmade ones. The IoT (Internet of Things) have been installed to ensure that the production can be overseen by managers in real time on a mobile device, and the data can be collected and processed through Big Data Analytics to support decision making. We have also installed a maintenance reminder program to ensure consistent productivity. Want to get a quick quote and consultant? Please click the button below and fill out the form.

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Capacity	1,000 - 4,000 pcs/hr	2,400 - 4,800 pcs/hr	600 - 3,600 pcs/hr
Weight	10 - 70 g/pc	40 - 200 g/pc	10 - 60 g/pc
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Specifications

Capacity：100 kg/hr or 2,000 pc/hr
*Based on 50-gram bao

Features

The built-in IoT function integrates the automated production line, and you can access this through remote monitoring via ANKO’s IoT dashboard.
Voltage can be designated.
Steamer is available with natural gas, bottled gas, or electricity.
Vegetable cutter can julienne, slice, dice vegetables.
The thickness of bao wrapper and the amount of filling can be adjusted by parameter setting.
All machines meet food hygiene regulations.
Can change, remove, add machines according to the real needs.
Can give suggestions on space requirement, layout design, and manpower planning.
Production output may vary based on customer recipes, sizes, and shapes. This specification is for reference only. Any adjustments will be made without further notice.

FAQ

What is the estimated budget for investing in an SD-97W Bao Machine?

Pricing for the SD-97 Series depends on your production space and output requirements. We offer versatile models to suit different scales:

SD-97SS (Tabletop): Ideal for limited spaces, test kitchens, or SMEs, with a capacity of 600 – 3,600 pcs/hr.
SD-97W (Standard): Designed for large-scale factories or central kitchens, offering high-volume production of 1,000 – 4,000 pcs/hr.
For specialized food characteristics, ANKO also provides advanced specialized models. We offer transparent, customized quotes to ensure your investment aligns with your current business scale and production goals.

Why should I switch to automated Bao production? Is it a worthwhile investment?

In markets with high labor costs and recruitment challenges, automation is the key to increasing profit margins.

Cost Reduction: One automatic Bao machine can replace approximately 10 skilled manual workers.
Maximize Output: Maintain stable, long-term production (1,000–4,000 pcs/hr) to easily fulfill large orders from supermarkets or catering chains.
Fast ROI: Most ANKO clients achieve a return on investment within 6–18 months through labor savings and increased order capacity.

Will machine-made Bao taste as good as handmade? Does the recipe need major adjustments?

Maintaining texture is our top priority. ANKO’s SD Series features an exclusive filling system that ensures:

Filling Versatility: Our system handles diverse fillings including cheese, minced meats, and even fluid fillings like chocolate sauce without damaging the ingredient structure.
Exquisite Product Appearance: Equipped with diverse pleating molds, our machines craft buns with intricate, clear patterns that are indistinguishable from hand-pleated products.
Recipe Optimization: Our Food Lab assists in fine-tuning your existing recipe, ensuring your signature flavor is perfectly replicated—and even more precise than manual production.

What are the specific advantages of using a Bao machine besides speed?

Automation provides value far beyond pure volume:

Product Consistency: Every unit is identical in weight, shape, and filling-to-casing ratio—crucial for branding, packaging, and retail standards.
Food Safety Compliance: Minimize human contact and meet HACCP and international safety standards; all machines are CE-certified.
Production Flexibility: By simply changing molds, the same machine can produce Mochi, Moon Cake, Steam Bun or Cha siu baos, allowing you to quickly expand your product line.

How do I handle maintenance or repairs? Does ANKO provide remote support?

We provide comprehensive after-sales protection for our global clients:

IoT Integration: ANKO’s built-in IoT system monitors machine health in real-time to minimize downtime.
Remote Support: We offer troubleshooting videos and direct engineer guidance via video conferencing.
Local Service: With service centers in the USA, Europe, and Taiwan, and distributors in over 20 countries, we provide prompt parts replacement and technical support worldwide.

Suitable for

Supply Chain Businesses
Central kitchen, Food factory, Kitchen & Equipment Supplier
Equipment & Investment
Machine distributor, Food Industry Investor
Food Service
Cloud kitchen, Chain Restaurant, Cafeteria, Hotel, School