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Automated Systems
At JC Ford, we design and manufacture innovative equipment solutions that empower tortilla and tortilla chip producers to maximize efficiency, consistency, and quality. Our complete line of automation systems is built to meet your production goals, backed by decades of engineering expertise and a commitment to excellence.
Corn Tortilla Systems
JC Ford, Co. is the leading manufacturer of high-speed corn tortilla production equipment with production ranging from 50,000 to 120,000 tortilla per hour. These energy and labor efficient lines are designed to be user friendly and provide the highest quality corn tortilla for the demanding market.
Flour Tortilla Production Lines
JC Ford, Co. manufactures flour tortilla lines that offer a controlled environment for the dough balls to proof before testing correctly. The equipment allows for a much simpler yet efficient running system. The continuous press enables the line to run at a constant speed. With this “continuous pressing technology,” the machine can run as many as 20-cycles per minute at maximum speed. These machines produce the highest quality flour tortilla to support the rising demand for flour tortilla products.
Tortilla Chip Line
JC Ford, Co. manufactures tortilla chip equipment with production lines ranging from a simple 1500 pounds/hr. to a completely automated 5000 pounds/hr. systems JC Ford assists with layout/design, equipment, product development, and service to handle customer needs. These systems incorporate the latest in efficiency for labor and energy to maximize customer resources and product quality. Please review the menus to see the complete line of tortilla chip manufacturing equipment.
Taco & Tostada Lines
JC Ford’s tostada and taco shell lines deliver high-capacity, consistent production of flat and traditional wavy tostadas, as well as formed taco shells, with output ranging from 20,000 to 60,000 shells per hour. Featuring an adjustable-height upper conveyor for precise forming and product control, these systems combine durability, automation, and efficiency—making them ideal for large-scale operations that require reliability and consistent quality.
Corn Cooking Line
JC Ford, Co. manufactures and supplies complete systems for processing whole corn into masa (nixtamalization) for use in corn tortillas, tortilla chips, corn chips, and taco shell production. These systems are available in traditional open vats with burners designed for uniform processing, which provides corn masa with consistent texture to produce the highest quality corn products.
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