Tortilla Maker Machine: Commercial Equipment for Every Production Scale
Tortilla Maker Machine: Commercial Equipment for Every Scale
A tortilla maker machine automates the process of turning masa dough into finished tortillas -- pressing, sheeting, cutting, and cooking at speeds no manual operation can match. Tortillaworld has been selling and servicing commercial tortilla machines for over 20 years.
Types of Tortilla Maker Machines
Corn Tortilla Machines
A complete corn tortilla making machine line typically includes:
- Corn cooker/steamer -- cooks raw corn with calcium hydroxide (nixtamalization)
- Corn mill/grinder -- grinds nixtamal into fresh masa using volcanic lava grinding stones
- Masa mixer -- achieves uniform dough consistency
- Sheeter head -- flattens masa to the desired thickness using rollers and stainless steel bands
- Die cutter -- cuts individual tortillas using tortilla die cutters
- Conveyor oven -- bakes tortillas on a multi-pass belt system
- Cooling conveyor -- brings tortillas to packaging temperature
- Counter-stacker -- counts and stacks tortillas for packaging
Flour Tortilla Machines
Flour tortilla machines work differently from corn machines:
- Dough divider/rounder -- portions and shapes dough balls
- Dough press or roller -- flattens dough balls into flat disks
- Tortilla oven -- bakes on a heated conveyor
- Cooling and stacking -- same as corn lines
Tortilla Chip Machines
For tortilla chip production, additional equipment includes:
- Chip die cutters -- triangle, round, or custom shapes
- Fryer -- oil-based frying system with temperature control
- Seasoning tumbler -- applies salt and flavoring
Production Capacities
- Small/restaurant -- 100-500 tortillas per hour
- Mid-size commercial -- 500-2,000 tortillas per hour
- Industrial -- 2,000-10,000+ tortillas per hour
Production capacity depends on oven length, sheeter width, and line speed. Contact us to discuss your volume requirements.
Major Tortilla Machine Brands
Tortillaworld works with equipment from all major manufacturers, including:
- BE&SCO
- Lawrence Equipment
- Navatec
- Arr-Tech (counter-stackers)
- And many more
New vs Used Tortilla Machines
Tortillaworld offers both new and used equipment:
- New machines -- latest technology, manufacturer warranty, custom configurations
- Used machines -- significant cost savings, thoroughly inspected, great for startups and expanding operations
Browse our used equipment classifieds for current listings.
Machine Maintenance and Parts
Keeping your tortilla machine running efficiently requires regular maintenance and genuine replacement parts:
- Stainless steel bands and bronze bands for sheeter heads
- Music wire for sheeter head rollers
- Grinding stones for corn mills
- Sheeter head rollers
- Food-safe lubricants for all moving parts
Get Started
Whether you are starting a new tortilla business or upgrading an existing production line, Tortillaworld can help you find the right equipment.
