The D-TXA-2-18 air-automatic stainless steel model tortilla press is the most efficient, durable, and easiest way to press tortillas. With the large 18" dual heated platens, you can press, flatten, or par bake 4-6 tortillas in seconds. The bottom platen is lightweight and easily swings out so that you can quickly load and unload. It is also great for pizza dough too!

D-TXA-2-18 FEATURES INCLUDE:

• Digital time and temperature controls.
• Bottom swing out design saves space and is easier to use than top swinging models.
• Flattens dough balls into product up to 18” in diameter.
• Illuminated power On/Off switch.
• Two start buttons for hands clear operation.
• Sleek, modern, durable, easy to clean design.
• Optional non-stick coated upper and lower platens.
• Emergency stop button.
• Stainless steel exterior with aluminum upper and lower platens.
• Full range thickness adjustment from paper thin to 7/8”
• CE, ETL and ETL Sanitation (to NSF Standards) listed.
• 25″H x 18″ W x 24″ D.
• Shipping Weight: 235 lbs.
• Electrical: 220 Volt/60 Hz, 3100 Watts, 15 Amps, 6-20P NEMA Plug.
• Air: 100-130 PSI Inlet, 1 CFM.
• Temperature Range: Off – 450°F, 232°C upper & lower platens.
• Made in the U.S.A.

• Large 18" platens.
• Heat one or both platens to 450°F or use it without heat for cold pressing.
• Easy-to-use digital temperature readout.
• Bottom swing out design saves space and is easier to use than top swinging models.
• Illuminated power On/Off buttons.
• Sleek, modern, durable, and easy to clean design. Available in Stainless Steel.
• Optional non-stick coated upper and lower platens.
• Quick lube fittings for easy maintenance.
• 220 Volt, 3,100 Watts, 15 Amps.
• 22-1/2" wide, 31-3/8" high, and 37-7/8" deep.
• 25-1/8" H × 18-3/16" W × 24-11/16" D
• Dual Heated Platens 

   

  Pizza/Tortilla Dough

  • Speeds up production (faster pressing times)
  • Enables pressing thinner products
  • Aids dough flow
  • Allows dough to be pressed straight from refrigeration unit
  • Helps keep dough from shrinking back

   

  Pizza Dough

  • Enables pressing thinner products
  • Aids in pressing sticky dough
  • Helps activate yeast for faster proofing if desired
  • Enables par baking pizza crust

   

  Tortilla Dough

  • Initial grill off for tortillas

  Variable Thickness Control 

   

  • Makes it possible to achieve desired thickness and ensures consistent thickness at the same dough ball weight.

  Production 

   

  • 18” platen allows for making variable crust sizes and thickness up to 18 inches. The size of the crust is determined by the weight of the dough ball and the thickness setting.
  • Depends on the desired size of the crust:
    9” to 18” = 150-200/hr.
    7” to 9” = 300-400/hr.
    6” or under = 600-800/hr.

  Pressing Tips 

   

  Tortilla Dough (Pre-Grill)

  • Recommended Time:
    1-3 seconds
  • Recommended Temperature:
    275°-300°

   

  Par Bake Pizza Dough

  • Recommended Time:
    Depends on percent par bake desired
  • Recommended Temperature:
    250°-350°

   

  Fresh Pizza Dough

  • Recommended Time:
    Warm dough, moderate to high yeast…2 seconds
    Cold dough, moderate yeast…4-6 seconds
    Cold dough, small amount of yeast…8 seconds
  • Recommended Temperature:
    Warm dough…110°F, Cold dough…150°F

  Finished Product 

   

  • Pressed dough keeps air in the crust, unlike sheeted dough where the air is forced out of the crust. Pressed dough is consistent in thickness and size, unlike hand tossed where the thickness and size can be inconsistent.

  Use 

   

  • D-TXA-2-18 is easy to use. Prepare dough balls, set temp/thickness, place dough ball in center of lower platen and press the dough.

  Labor 

   

  • Presses require no skilled labor.
  • Presses are safe and have no age requirements, unlike sheeters/rollers.
   
  Features Include

  • Digital temperature control displays current reading
  • Digital timer (count down begins automatically when platen lowers and resets after the platen raises)
  • Full range thickness adjustment from paper thin to 7/8”
  • Bottom swing out design saves space and is easier to use than top swinging models
  • Illuminated On/Off switch
  • Two start buttons for hands clear operation
  • Heat indicating light that turns off when set temperature is reached
  • Flattens dough balls into pizzas up to 18” in diameter
  • Stainless steel exterior with aluminum upper and lower platens
  • Sleek, modern, durable, easy to clean design
  • Emergency stop button
  • Quick lube fittings for easy maintenance

   
  Optional Features

  • Non-stick PTFE coated upper and lower platens
  • Powder coated white finish

   
  Certifications

  • CE
  • ETL Electrical Safety (UL and CSA Standards)
  • ETL Sanitation (to NSF Standards)

   
  Recommended Cleaning Instructions

  • Wipe down with a moist towel. If needed, use damp sponge with minimal soap and water and then dry off.

• Width	18 3/16 Inches
  Depth	24 11/16 Inches
  Height	25 1/8 Inches
  Press Diameter	18 Inches
  Amps	15 Amps
  Hertz	60
  Phase	1
  Voltage	220 Volts
  Wattage	3,100 Watts
  Maximum Temperature	450 Degrees F
  Power Type	Electric
  Type	Tortilla Presses