Automated dough loading system for bakeries
Streamline your bakery operations with an automated system that efficiently loads and transports dough pieces, minimizing manual labor and enhancing process reliability through robotic precision.

Automates Loading and Transport of Dough Pieces
The WP Automatic Loader from WP Riehle is an advanced robotic solution tailored for bakery operations, efficiently automating the transfer and handling of dough pieces. This system specializes in systematically unloading rack trolleys and feeding dough pieces directly into accompanying equipment, such as lye application units, at precise intervals. Ideal for processing bread rolls, croissants, baguettes, and various pretzel forms, the WP Automatic Loader enhances workflow efficiency by reducing the manual labor associated with repetitive loading tasks, ensuring seamless integration into existing production lines.
Engineered for adaptability in food processing and baking applications, its automated mechanism ensures consistent product flow, accommodating the manufacturing demands of industrial baking facilities and food processing companies. The WP Automatic Loader supports improved production reliability through its precise, PLC-controlled operations, delivering labor savings and consistency. Optional configurations and engineering support allow customization to meet specific operational requirements, promoting ease of maintenance and minimal downtime.
Benefits
- Enhances productivity by automating labor-intensive loading tasks, freeing up workforce for other critical activities.
- Increases operational reliability and consistency through precise, PLC-controlled feeding intervals.
- Integrates seamlessly with existing production lines for efficient product flow and minimal disruptions.
- Addresses labor shortages by automating manual dough handling processes, reducing dependency on manual labor.
- Customizable to specific production requirements, supporting tailored workflow solutions.
- Applications
- Bakery products,Pretzels,Dough pieces
- End products
- Baguettes,Bread rolls,Soft pretzels,Pretzel sticks,Croissants,Pretzel buns,Sourdough loaves
- Steps before
- Docking of rack trolley,Preparation of dough pieces
- Steps after
- Lye application,Systematic emptying,Product transport
- Input ingredients
- dough pieces,rack trolley
- Output ingredients
- system,lye application unit,docked rack trolley systematically emptied
- Market info
- Automation
- Automated product transport
- Automation
- Automated loading of a bakery machine
- Process reliability
- Increased planning and process reliability
- Feeding method
- Regular feeding
- Systematic loading/unloading
- Systematic unloading of rack trolleys
- Interval feeding
- Feeds dough pieces at predefined intervals
- Working mechanism
- Systematic unloading of rack trolleys
- Integrated steps
- Automated loading and feeding of dough pieces
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Continuous operation
- Automation level
- Automated product transport
- Changeover time
- Minimal due to automated process
- Cleaning method
- Relieves manual strain
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- Feed/Discharge Method
- Automated product transport
- Discharge Method
- Systematic unloading of rack trolleys
- Control panel type
- HMI / Touchscreen
- Integration possibilities
- Compatible with WP Scoring Robot,WP Robot
- Automation level
- Fully Automated