Gondor Helps a Canadian Client Establish a Meat Processing Line

Date:2026-2-21 Author:Yolanda

Gondor Provides Hamburger Patty Forming Solutions for a Vancouver, Canada Client

In early 2026, we received an inquiry from a client in Vancouver, Canada: they had just launched a new meat processing plant, with hamburger patties as its core product, planning to supply local restaurant chains, fast-food chains, and catering companies.

The client had specific capacity requirements: a target output of 1560 patties per hour, and desired high consistency in appearance, weight, and size to ensure a more stable supply chain.

For a newly established plant, the choice of the first production line often determines subsequent production stability, labor costs, product consistency, and order fulfillment capacity. The client wanted a one-time selection that not only met initial production needs but also allowed for future expansion.

After two months of communication, we successfully assisted the Vancouver-based meat processing startup in building its core hamburger patty production line from scratch. By adopting the Gondor GD-120 automatic meat patty forming machine, the customer successfully solved the problems of high output, customization, and product standardization.

Core Requirements: Stable Production Capacity + Controllable Specifications + Adaptable Packaging Processes

High-quality equipment is only half the battle; understanding the client’s specific business needs is crucial. Gondor Machinery’s technical support team conducted in-depth communication and needs analysis with the Canadian client for two months. During this communication, the client emphasized three essential requirements:

Sufficient and Stable Production Capacity
The target was 1560 patties/hour, taking into account factors such as continuous operation, operator pace, and changes in meat condition during actual production; theoretical data alone was insufficient.

Customizable Patty Size and Consistent Weight
Hamburger patties commonly come in various diameters, thicknesses, and weights. The client wanted flexible matching of different specifications to meet the requirements of their future distribution channels, maintaining consistent forming and reducing rework and scrap.

Automatic Padding for Easy Separation and Post-Packaging
Patties are most susceptible to sticking during stacking, freezing, handling, and packaging. The client was highly concerned about the padding function of our equipment, hoping for rapid separation of patties after forming, improving post-packaging efficiency and facilitating standardized product appearance.

These three points may seem simple, but for meat patty forming machines, they involve several key details such as forming stability, mold matching, output rhythm, hygiene and cleanliness, and adaptability to continuous production.

How Gondor Precisely Meets Customer Needs

Over the past two months, the Gondor team not only answered technical questions about machine performance but also provided advice from a professional food processing perspective:

Precise Control of Weight and Thickness
We explained in detail how the GD-120 machine can freely adjust the weight of meat patties from lightweight to heavyweight by changing different molds, ensuring that each patty has a consistent thickness, thus guaranteeing uniform cooking results.
Simulating Real Production Scenarios
Regarding the liner function, which is of concern to customers, we provided a detailed video demonstration showing how the machine automatically places special liner paper under the meat patties during forming. This function perfectly matches the customer’s automation vision.
Layout Consultation
Gondor not only sells machines but also provides layout suggestions for the forming machine, upstream meat grinder, and downstream packaging equipment based on the customer’s factory floor plan, offering the most professional one-stop solution.

Through this “consultative” sales service, customers are assured that Gondor can provide stable and expected equipment.

From Parameter Confirmation to Solution Implementation

The entire process, from initial communication to final order confirmation, took approximately two months. As the client responsible for the new factory, the initial phase required simultaneous work on factory planning, power supply and production line layout, staffing, and product positioning, leading to more cautious equipment selection.

During this phase, we focused on the following:

Capacity Matching Calculation

Based on the client’s target of 1560 pieces/hour, we calculated the capacity range under different equipment cycle times, considering actual operating efficiency (e.g., personnel feeding, meat temperature/viscosity variations, mold changing and cleaning frequency, etc.).

Specification Confirmation

We discussed the diameter, thickness, and weight range of the meat patties, confirming potential future expansion specifications to avoid equipment “only capable of producing one size,” which could hinder future capacity expansion.

Rack Material and Discharge Method Integration

We confirmed the rack material type, paper size range, and the connection method for downstream stacking/packaging, ensuring better operability of the meat patties after they leave the machine.

Hygiene and Cleaning Convenience

Given the client’s stringent food hygiene requirements, we provided explanations regarding equipment structure, contact surface materials, and cleaning and maintenance methods to ensure a smoother operation for the client locally.

Ultimately, after a thorough evaluation of capacity, scalability, and practical production operability, the client selected our Gondor meat patty forming machine, GD-120.

Features of the GD-120 Automatic Meat Patty Forming Machine

1. High Efficiency & Stable Capacity
2. Precise Customization & Flexibility
3. Automated Liner Function
4. Food-Grade Hygiene & Durability
5. Easy Operation & Low Maintenance

A Professional Food Machinery Supplier

This new Vancouver, Canada plant project has reaffirmed our belief that overseas clients don’t just need “parameter stacking,” but rather production solutions that are implementable, continuously operational, and scalable.

From the target capacity of 1560 patties/hour to the padding function, size customization, and stable grammage, every aspect directly impacts whether our clients can successfully launch production and reliably deliver orders.

If you are also planning to build a new meat processing plant or upgrade your hamburger patty production line, please contact the Gondor team. We can recommend a more suitable patty forming solution based on your target output, patty specifications, back-end packaging methods, plant layout, and power requirements, providing corresponding parameter suggestions and configuration ideas to ensure your production line is on a more efficient and standardized path from the outset.