Automated dough handling system for pretzel production

Streamline your dough processing with a system that precisely portions, conditions, and transports dough, ensuring seamless integration between mixing and forming stages for diverse bakery applications.

Automates Dough Portioning and Distribution Tasks

The Doughbot System from Reading Bakery Systems is an innovative solution designed to automate the precise handling of dough in industrial baking operations. This system excels in seamlessly integrating into existing production lines, ensuring efficient dough portioning, conditioning, and distribution, which are critical for producing a wide range of products including pretzel sticks, cheese crackers, and granola bars. The Doughbot System can process up to 4,000 pounds of dough per hour, supported by modular design elements that facilitate smooth transitions from mixing to forming stages.

Operated through advanced PLC controls with automated, recipe-based programming, the Doughbot System ensures consistency and precision in dough processing tasks. Easy to clean and maintain, it adheres to Reading Bakery Systems’ SafeShield standards for operator safety and sanitation, featuring mobile design for accessible cleaning, electronically interlocked safety guards, and strategically placed standoffs for enhanced cleanability.

With capabilities tailored to satisfy various bakery needs, the Doughbot System is particularly suitable for snack food producers and large-scale bakery manufacturers seeking to reduce labor costs while maintaining high production yields. Additionally, it offers customization options to adapt to specific operational requirements, supported by a dedicated engineering team for installation and integration guidance.

Benefits

  • Enhances operational efficiency by automating dough handling tasks, reducing labor costs.
  • Processes up to 4,000 pounds of dough per hour, maximizing production capacity.
  • Modular design ensures seamless integration with existing production lines, minimizing disruption.
  • Mobile equipment design facilitates easy cleaning and maintenance, promoting hygiene.
  • Adheres to stringent safety standards, safeguarding operators with features like interlocked safety guards.

General


Applications
Cookies,Baked goods,Biscuits,Snacks,Pet food,Crackers,Granola,Pretzels
End products
Dog biscuits,Oatmeal cookies,Pretzel sticks,Granola bars,Chocolate chip cookies,Multi-grain crisps,Potato rings,Popcorn snacks,Cheese crackers,Cat treats
Steps before
Mixing,Dough Mixing
Steps after
Dough Forming,Baking,Cutting,Drying,Cooling
Input ingredients
dough,dough masses
Output ingredients
dough loaves,manageable size dough chunks
Market info
Reading Bakery Systems is renowned for its expertise in designing and manufacturing innovative industrial bakery equipment, particularly for snack food production, combining advanced technology and industry knowledge to enhance productivity and quality.

Technical Specifications


Capacity
up to 4,000 pounds of dough/hour
Automation
Automated dough distribution
Design
Modular design
Portability
Portable for easy cleaning and sanitation
Control system
Custom designed control systems
Controls
Automated,recipe based controls
Material transfer
Smooth transfer between dough mixing and product forming
Cleaning method
Easy cleaning and maintenance

Operating Characteristics


Automation level
Fully automated
Batch vs. continuous operation
Inline Continuous
Cleaning method
Portable,easy cleaning
Integrated steps
Dough portioning and transportation
Working mechanism
Dough handling and forming
Capacity
Up to 4,000 pounds per hour

Physical Characteristics


Machine Footprint
Modular design
Discharge Method
Mixer Discharge Conveyor
Portability
Portable for easy cleaning and sanitation
Transport Method
Lift Conveyor
Forming Method
Loafmaker
Material Capacity
Up to 4,000 pounds of dough/hour
Components
Shuttle,Loafmaker,Mixer Discharge Conveyor

Custom Options


Control panel type
Automated,recipe based controls
Integration possibilities
Custom designed control systems
Modular design
Yes
Portability
Portable for easy cleaning and sanitation
Hopper distribution
Shuttle automatically distributes dough
System configuration
Customized to specific production line requirements