AUTEC Nigiri Sushi Maker Rice Ball Shaper ASM440A

• Manufacturer: AUTEC
• Model: ASM440A
• Equipment Type: Commercial automatic nigiri sushi maker / rice ball shaper
• Application: Forms seasoned sushi rice into uniform rice balls for nigiri sushi and crispy rice sushi
• Production Capacity: Up to approximately 4,200 rice balls per hour
• Rice Hopper Capacity: Approximately 14.5 lb. (6.6 kg)
• Rice Ball Portion Range: Approximately 12–24 g depending on installed forming roller and configuration
• Regular Rice Ball Sizes: SS48, S48, M48, and L48
• Regular Portion Weights: Approximately 18 g, 20 g, 22 g, or 24 g
• SS48 Rice Ball Size: Approximately 0.94 in. W × 2.17 in. L × 0.87 in. H; 18 g
• S48 Rice Ball Size: Approximately 0.94 in. W × 2.17 in. L × 0.94 in. H; 20 g
• M48 Rice Ball Size: Approximately 1.02 in. W × 2.17 in. L × 1.02 in. H; 22 g
• L48 Rice Ball Size: Approximately 1.02 in. W × 2.20 in. L × 1.02 in. H; 24 g
• Special Rice Ball Sizes: SS42, S42, M42, and L42 with required 42C front spacer
• Special Portion Weights: Approximately 12 g, 14 g, 16 g, or 18 g
• SS42 Rice Ball Size: Approximately 0.87 in. W × 1.89 in. L × 0.79 in. H; 12 g
• S42 Rice Ball Size: Approximately 0.94 in. W × 1.93 in. L × 0.83 in. H; 14 g
• M42 Rice Ball Size: Approximately 0.98 in. W × 1.93 in. L × 0.87 in. H; 16 g
• L42 Rice Ball Size: Approximately 0.98 in. W × 1.93 in. L × 0.94 in. H; 18 g
• Rice Ball Adjustment: Adjustable size, density, and compression depending on forming configuration
• Dispensing System: Turntable with clockwise or counterclockwise rotation
• Electrical: AC 120V, 60 Hz
• Power Consumption: 45W
• Plug Type: NEMA 5-15P three-prong plug
• Dimensions: 14.1 in. W × 20.9 in. D × 23.0 in. H
• Metric Dimensions: 358 × 531 × 583 mm
• Weight: Approximately 44.1 lb. (20 kg)
• Installation Type: Countertop
• Removable Components: Eight removable internal components for routine cleaning
• Country of Manufacture: Japan
• Warranty: 1-year manufacturer warranty

Features

• High-Speed Nigiri Rice Ball Production: Forms up to approximately 4,200 consistent sushi rice balls per hour for high-volume commercial nigiri preparation.
• Automatic Sushi Rice Forming: Automates the repetitive process of portioning and shaping seasoned sushi rice into individual bases ready for fish, seafood, or other nigiri toppings.
• Patented Forming Rollers: AUTEC’s forming rollers are designed to shape nigiri rice delicately while limiting unnecessary crushing of individual rice grains.
• Improved Rice Feeding System: Guides prepared sushi rice smoothly through the forming mechanism to help maintain the desired balance between rice density and internal air.
• Multiple Rice Ball Sizes: Interchangeable forming rollers allow operators to select different rice-ball dimensions and portion weights for varying nigiri presentations.
• 12–24 Gram Portion Range: Available U.S. forming configurations support individual rice portions from approximately 12 to 24 grams.
• Adjustable Rice Density and Compression: Allows the operator to fine-tune the firmness and texture of formed nigiri rice to match the operation’s preferred presentation.
• Nigiri and Crispy Rice Applications: Forms rice portions suitable for traditional nigiri sushi as well as crispy-rice sushi preparations.
• Up to Nine Rice Balls on the Turntable: The number of formed rice balls dispensed to the turntable can be selected to suit the production workflow.
• Clockwise or Counterclockwise Dispensing: Turntable rotation can be switched between right and left directions to better accommodate kitchen layout and operator position.
• Dual-Side Production: AUTEC’s both-side operation allows two people to retrieve formed rice balls from opposite sides of the machine for higher-volume workflows.
• Single- or Multi-Operator Flexibility: Can support one chef during standard production or multiple operators when demand increases.
• Built-In Rice Heat Retention: A specialized hopper and internal heater help maintain prepared sushi rice at a suitable temperature during production.
• Large 14.5 lb. Rice Hopper: Holds approximately 6.6 kg of prepared sushi rice to support extended commercial production between refills.
• Minimal Hand Contact: Automatically portions and forms the rice base before topping, reducing direct handling during repetitive nigiri preparation.
• Rice Feed-Out Function: Helps discharge remaining rice from the internal feed system at the end of production for easier cleaning.
• Eight Removable Internal Components: Simplified disassembly reduces the number of components that must be removed and washed during routine sanitation.
• Fast Assembly and Disassembly: AUTEC states the machine can be assembled in approximately two minutes and disassembled in approximately five minutes.
• Compact Countertop Design: Delivers high-output nigiri rice forming in a footprint approximately 14.1 inches wide for restaurant and production-kitchen workspaces.
• Compatible with ASM410A Forming Rollers: Forming rollers from the previous ASM410A model can be used with the ASM440A, supporting continuity for existing AUTEC users.
• Commercial Sushi Production Applications: Suitable for sushi restaurants, supermarkets, grocery sushi programs, commissaries, catering kitchens, hotels, universities, stadiums, and other volume foodservice operations.
• Made in Japan: Manufactured by AUTEC in Tokyo, Japan as part of its commercial sushi robot equipment line.
• 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty: Backed by AUTEC’s one-year warranty for added confidence in commercial foodservice use.