Bakery refrigeration systems for controlled dough tempering

Achieve consistent bakery quality by precisely controlling your dough’s temperature and humidity, extending fermentation or freezing cycles as needed for optimal taste and texture in end products.

Controls Fermentation and Humidity for Bakery Products

The Gärvollautomat GVA AROMAT from WP Bakery Technologies is a robust and versatile refrigeration system designed specifically for bakeries of all sizes, offering precise control over fermentation and humidity. This equipment supports a wide range of bakery applications, including proofing, cooling, and long-term storage of doughs and pastries, such as sourdough bread, croissants, and Danish pastries. Operable within temperatures of -20 to +40 °C and humidity levels of 65–99%, it accommodates various fermentation requirements with consistent, reproducible results. Equipped with a multi-programmable electronic control system, it allows for customizable settings tailored to diverse bakery needs, ensuring optimal product quality and production flexibility. Engineered for energy efficiency, the Gärvollautomat features a polyurethane-foam insulated design, a powerful yet economical compressor, and an ergonomic layout for streamlined operation and easy maintenance. With options for customization to meet specific operations and production scales, it seamlessly integrates into high-speed, manual, or continuous bakery workflows.

Benefits

  • Enhances production flexibility by allowing precise scheduling of fermentation and proofing stages.
  • Maintains consistent product quality through controlled temperature and humidity conditions.
  • Optimizes energy efficiency with advanced cooling technology and eco-friendly materials.
  • Facilitates operational scalability with customizable configurations for various bakery scales.
  • Reduces production bottlenecks by integrating seamlessly into existing workflows.

General


Applications
Doughs,Sweet baked goods,Savory baked goods,Cookies,Muffins,Confectioneries,Breads,Bagels,Croissants,Cakes,Pastries,Bakery products,Pretzels,Artisan bread
End products
Crusty baguettes,Oatmeal cookies,Brioche loaves,Fruit-filled turnovers,Coffee cake,Layer cakes,Laminated dough products,Sourdough bread,Traditional pretzels,Puff pastry shells,Sugar cookies,Cheesecake,Savory tarts,Blueberry muffins,Chocolate croissants,Cinnamon rolls,Danish pastries
Steps before
Dough preparation,Teigaufbereitung,Mixing ingredients,Kneading,Dough scaling and dividing
Steps after
Baking,Backen,Cooling of baked products,Verpackung,Packaging
Input ingredients
raw dough,teiglager,teiglinge,backwaren,rohprodukte,verpackte waren
Output ingredients
finished baked goods,fermented dough,produced teiglinge,stored dough,fresh backwaren
Market info
Werner & Pfleiderer Lebensmitteltechnik is known for manufacturing high-quality industrial equipment for the food processing industry, specializing in mixing and extrusion systems. They have a strong reputation for engineering expertise and innovative solutions tailored to customer needs.

Technical Specifications


Temperature Range
-40 to +40 °C
Humidity Range
65 – 99 %
Standard Sizes
1 to 18 Stikkenwagen
Control Type
7" Touchscreen
Automation
Program up to 99 programs
Cooling Medium
Propane (R290),CO2 (R744)
Energy Efficiency
High,eco-friendly with heat recovery
Construction Material
Polyurethane-Hartschaum
Environmentally Friendly
FCKW-frei
Humidity Control
High precision,up to 99 %
Programmable Phases
5 fixed,up to 10 variable phases
Airflow System
Deckenflachverdampfer
Dampf system
Leistungsstarke Beschwadungsanlage
Removable Sizes
1.140 to 2.460 mm
Adaptable Sizes
Flexible Raster system
Fermentation Control
Temperature and humidity adjustable
Heat Recovery
Natural refrigerants

Operating Characteristics


Automation level
Manual / PLC / SCADA
Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch / Inline Continuous
Cleaning method
CIP / Manual
Energy efficiency
0.5–2 kWh/kg moisture
Temperature control
-40 to +40 °C
Humidity control
65–99%
Cooling option
Normal / Shock Freezing
Process flexibility
Gär-/Frosten-/Lagersteuerung
Process reproducibility
High
Labor efficiency
High
Product variety handling
Wide

Material Compatibility


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

Product type Characteristics


Teiglinge conditioning
Available
Shock freezing capability
-40 / -20 °C
Long-term dough fermentation
Available

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
2 to 18 Stikkenwagen
Temperature range
-40 to +40 °C
Luftfeuchtigkeit (Humidity)
65 – 99 %
Control panel type
7" Touchscreen
Compact footprint
Standard and customizable sizes available
Discharge method
Gärverzögerung / Gärunterbrechung options
Air distribution
Overhead,side pressure walls,or natural circulation
Material
Cell elements from FCKW-free polyurethane rigid foam
Door type
Magnetic closure,stainless steel on both sides
Size flexibility
Width

Custom Options


Control panel type
7" Touchscreen
Individually adjustable
Temperature and humidity settings
Cell size
Custom sizes from 2 to 18 Stikkenwagen
Luftführung
Overhead and lateral air pressure systems
Verdichterausführung
Vollhermetisch / Halbhermetisch
Verdampfer type
Flachverdampfer / Blockverdampfer
Montage options
Längs- or Quereinschub
Zellenausstattung
Edelstahlbodenplatte optional with Unterlüftung or Heizung