Automatic wafer baking oven

Achieve uniform wafer sheet quality and optimize throughput with this high-speed baking solution, designed to minimize downtime and enhance moisture regulation for large-scale, efficient production of diverse wafer types.

Produces Large Batches of High-Quality Wafers

The Franz Haas SWAKT Wafer Baking Oven from Bühler Group is engineered for large-scale wafer production, offering seamless integration into existing production lines. Designed specifically for industrial wafer producers and confectionery manufacturers, this equipment ensures consistent quality with its modular oven frame and adjustable burners that optimize heat distribution. Capable of handling throughput from 200 to 1200 kg per hour, it supports high-speed, continuous operations while producing a variety of wafer products, including flat, hollow, and filled wafers. The oven’s robust construction minimizes downtime with easy access for maintenance and the ability to expand with additional baking plate pairs. It features precise moisture regulation for uniform wafer sheets, contributing to energy efficiency and high-quality end-products. This system is well-suited for the food and bakery industries, streamlining the production process from dough to finished confectionery.

Benefits

  • Maximizes production efficiency with a throughput capacity of 200 to 1200 kg per hour.
  • Ensures consistent wafer quality through optimized heat distribution and moisture regulation.
  • Reduces maintenance-related downtime with easy access and robust construction that withstands thermal expansion.
  • Offers scalability for growing operations with a modular oven frame expandable with additional baking plates.
  • Enhances energy efficiency through adjustable burners that maintain uniform wafer sheet characteristics.

General


Applications
Wafers,Baked goods,Snacks,Confectionery,Food ingredients
End products
Wafer cones,Wafer cups,Decorated wafers,Flat wafers,Crunchy wafer sheets,Hollow wafers,Filled wafer snacks,Wafer rolls
Steps before
Dough prep,Extrusion,Batter preparation
Steps after
Cooling,Buffering,Filling,Decorating,Packing,Palletizing
Input ingredients
wafer batter,raw materials for wafer production
Output ingredients
flat wafers,hollow wafers,wafer sheets
Market info
Buhler is renowned for manufacturing advanced process solutions for food, feed, and advanced materials. They are highly regarded for their innovation in milling technology and equipment quality.

Technical Specifications


Throughput
200 to 1200 kg/h
Baking Plate Pairs
32 to 128 pairs
Heat Distribution
Adjustable burners
Expansion Capability
Modular oven frame
Maintenance Access
Rear and sides access
Operation Type
Automatic wafer baking
Wafer Sheet Quality
High quality standards

Operating Characteristics


Working Mechanism
Baking plate pairs
Integrated Steps
Batter application and baking
Batch vs. Continuous Operation
Continuous
Automation Level
PLC-controlled
Changeover Time
Minimal due to modular design
Cleaning Method
Manual access on rear and sides
Energy Efficiency
Optimized heat distribution
Downtime Reduction
Built for minimum downtime

Material Compatibility


Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm

Product type Characteristics


Wafer Type
Flat and hollow wafers

Physical Characteristics


Baking plate pairs
32 to 128 pairs
Modular oven frame
Expandable
Access for maintenance
Oven rear and sides

Custom Options


Modular oven frame
Expandable
Baking plate pairs
32 to 128 pairs
Burner adjustment
Heat distribution optimization