Seasoning and Coating

Seasoning & Coating

Complete Seasoning Solutions

PPM’s seasoning and coating equipment is the end product of more than 40 years of experience, design, engineering and application knowledge. We’ve provided high-performance, cost-effective systems for some of the most difficult applications in the food industry, focusing on accuracy, consistency and repeatability. Whether it’s applying oils, powders, slurry mixtures or particulates, PPM’s problem-solving approach has created products that can benefit food processors worldwide.

PPM Technologies - seasoning and coating drums

Product Testing and Development Program

We can help you develop the most efficient seasoning and coating process for your specific needs, through our product testing and development program. With multiple complete seasoning systems available, our technicians are prepared and ready to help you test powder, oil or slurry applications. Contact your local area sales manager or call 1.800.523.8123 for further information.

Seasoning and Coating Solutions

Dry Seasoning

 PPM Technologies - FlavorWright, seasoning and coating

PPM Technologies dry powder applicators are designed to be ideal across a variety of bulk densities, with output ranging from 5 to 45lb/min (2.3 to 20kg/min).

Coating Drums

 PPM Technologies - stainless steel seasoning and coating drum cradle frame

PPM offers a variety of standard coating-drum designs, whether you’re dealing with loss-in-weight powder applications or need precise low- and high-volume liquid applicators.

Oil and Dry Seasoning

 PPM Technologies - FlavorWright All-in-One

PPM’s patented FlavorWright line of seasoning equipment ensures accurate, repeatable operation, maximum up-time and reduced parts requirements.

Slurry Coating

PPM Technologies - twin tank system

PPM Technologies slurry application systems are designed to deliver precise and consistent pressure coatings of high-viscosity liquid and slurry mixtures, with accurate weight pick-ups from 1% to 100%.

Seasoning and Coating Technology That Protects Your Product

Our systems are designed to maintain product quality while solving common production challenges. From fragile snack items to high-throughput lines, each component supports controlled movement, consistent application, and a cleaner production environment.

  • Smart seasoning automation maintains precise application rates without manual adjustment
  • Low-impact drum designs protect delicate products and reduce fines
  • Easy-clean access and CIP-ready options support fast flavor changeovers
  • Contained systems capture dust and oil mist to keep your food processing environment controlled
  • Proven technology reduces hopper bridging, ratholing, segregation, and clumping

Optimize Your Seasoning and Coating Performance

Our in-house testing program helps you evaluate coverage, adhesion, flavor distribution, and throughput under real production conditions. PPM technicians work with your product to identify the right system configuration, allowing you to refine your process and achieve consistent results at scale.

PPM Technologies: Providing Food Processing Expertise

Turnkey Solutions

You get conveyors, seasoning, coating, and frying systems designed to run as one integrated line, not pieced together from multiple suppliers.

60+ Years Building Seasoning and Coating Equipment that Powers Efficiency

Your system runs with precise application control, reliable product flow, and consistent coverage to support uniform flavor and efficient production. From dry seasoning to liquid and slurry systems, our equipment is built to perform day after day.

Supporting Modern Food Safety and Sanitation

Run equipment designed for washdown, inspection, and daily sanitation demands with hygienic construction that supports food safety across the line.

Built with Food Processors

Work directly with a team that designs around your product, process, space, and production goals.

Proven to Run Day After Day

Our systems are built for continuous production and backed by decades of food processing experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you provide a complete turnkey production line?

Yes. We design and deliver complete line solutions for the food processing industry, bringing together conveying, seasoning and coating, frying, and elevation and lift systems into one coordinated system. Our goal is to simplify the process so you work with one partner who understands the full flow of your operation.

What types of food products and industries do you support?

We support a wide range of products for conveying, seasoning, coating, and frying. This includes cereal, dairy, confectionery, extruded products, frozen foods, fruits and vegetables, meats, nuts, pet food, plant-based proteins, and snack foods. Our customers choose us because we understand how different products behave on the line and design systems around those needs.

What level of service and support do you provide after installation?

Support continues well beyond startup. We provide training, ongoing service, and access to replacement parts so your line stays productive. Many customers see this as investing in long-term reliability that supports their business as it grows.

How does coating equipment help improve consistency in our production?

PPM coating equipment controls how seasoning and liquids are applied so each product moves through a consistent coating process. With the right seasoning system, you can achieve a uniform coating across every batch, keeping snack food products evenly coated without excess buildup or waste.

What should I consider when choosing a dry seasoning system?

A dry seasoning system should handle your specific product type, flow rate, and ingredient characteristics. The right setup allows you to evenly apply salt and other food seasoning blends across products like tortilla chips while maintaining steady throughput and minimizing loss.

How do coating drums affect product quality?

A coating drum plays a direct role in how the product moves and how the seasoning is distributed. Our drums are designed around specific product characteristics, supporting even movement, protecting product integrity, and maintaining consistent seasoning and coating performance across different product types.

Do you offer product testing before selecting a system?

Yes, at PPM, we offer product testing to evaluate how your product performs within different seasoning and coating setups. You’re able to confirm system performance, optimize the application, and make sure your cooking equipment and coating equipment work together effectively before full-scale production.

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