A clean start, with clean belts
Every bakery set up has its preferred cleaning methods; some might steer clear of using water in the production area, and many will use high-pressure air.
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That’s the way the cookie doesn’t crumble: gentle handling
When handling crumbly cookies, biscuits and crackers, manufacturers can opt for one of two technologies or even combine them: pick-and-place technology or conveyor systems.
interpack 2023 highlights: Ashworth
Ashworth brings the PosiDrive, its direct-drive solution for spiral systems to the fair, which can be used with new systems and as a retrofit for existing lotension spiral systems.
interpack 2023 highlights: IPCO
IPCO highlights chocolate forming systems at interpack, designed for the production of industrial ingredients – chips, chunks, drops and blocks – and decorative products such as shavings, rolls, pencils, blossoms, etc.
interpack 2023 highlights: Berndorf Band Group
Berndorf Band Group comes to interpack with its steel belts for the baking and food industry, which are designed for extreme mechanical and thermal stress, to support various processing steps, and to meet all hygiene requirements for food production.
When the stakes are high: Forbo
With the ‘Siegling Fullsan’ product range, Forbo Movement Systems has launched new homogeneous conveyor and processing belts made of TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane) particularly for hygiene-sensitive applications.
A solid foundation
Energy efficiency may be just part of the equation when selecting a type of belt, but it is an increasingly important one given the dramatic rise in energy costs that the world is currently experiencing.
A smooth ride
Reliable product transfer between processes is essential to maintaining the rhythm in production sequences, with continuous, automated adjustments. To optimize efficiency in industrial baking, everything is riding on conveyor systems.
IBIE 2022: Ashworth introduces new smart system
Ashworth will launch a new smart solution at IBIE this year, the Smart Oven monitoring system, joining the Smart Spiral in this range.
A guide to IBIE’s exhibition stands: IPCO
IPCO will be using this year’s IBIE to highlight four key areas: steel belts, conveyor components, support and chocolate forming systems.
Smart scoring innovation is here
Koenig has recently developed a scoring unit powered by Artificial Intelligence, with the help of 3D scanners and cameras.
Making the cut
Automated scoring systems consistently execute cuts, using conventional cutting, ultrasonic cutting, or waterjet technology.
