Conveyor system for ambient product cooling

Ensure precise cooling of baked and confectionery products while maintaining lane consistency and product integrity, perfect for optimizing downstream handling and processing efficiency.

Cools and Conveys Baked and Confectionery Products

The Ambient Cooling Conveyor System from Royal Houdijk addresses critical cooling needs in food processing, specifically for bakery and confectionery operations. Designed to gradually cool products such as potato chips, tortillas, pretzels, and various types of cookies and pastries, this system ensures products reach manageable temperatures for further processing. Utilizing state-of-the-art conveyors with full belt support, it maintains product lane integrity, preventing unnecessary migration and ensuring consistent downstream processing. It operates efficiently in high-speed, continuous production environments, crucial for food manufacturers who demand reliability and precision.

This system is capable of adapting to spatial constraints with configurations like Z-shaped or Paperclip-shaped layouts, maximizing factory space utilization without compromising functionality. Automation is streamlined via PLC controls, facilitating seamless integration with existing production lines and ensuring precise operational coordination. Furthermore, the equipment is constructed to endure the robust demands of food manufacturing, with material selections designed to resist wear and accommodate frequent cleaning, thereby ensuring consistent performance and hygiene compliance.

Benefits

  • Ensures consistent product quality by maintaining precise cooling and lane integrity.
  • Optimizes factory space with adaptable conveyor configurations.
  • Integrates seamlessly with existing production lines through PLC-controlled operations.
  • Minimizes operational costs by reducing manual intervention.
  • Enhances production efficiency in high-speed, continuous operations.

General


Applications
Cookies,Baked goods,Biscuits,Snacks,Confectionery
End products
Baguettes,Bread rolls,Oatmeal cookies,Shortbread biscuits,Tortilla chips,Potato chips,Candy bars,Chocolate bars,Croissants,Chocolate chip cookies,Caramel toffees,Pretzels
Steps before
Baking,Oven Processing
Steps after
Handling by Downstream Equipment,Packing,Sorting
Input ingredients
baked products,products from oven
Output ingredients
cooled products,products ready for handling,temperature-reduced products
Market info
Houdijk is known for designing and manufacturing advanced handling and processing equipment for the biscuit and bakery industry, specializing in automated systems to improve efficiency and maintain product quality.

Technical Specifications


Cooling Method
Ambient
Conveyor Configuration
Z-shaped / Paperclip-shaped
Full Belt Support
Yes
Pattern Quality Maintenance
High
Space Efficiency
Optimized for limited space

Operating Characteristics


Conveyor Shape
Z-shaped / Paperclip-shaped
Baking Pattern Maintenance
High priority to avoid migration
Space Efficiency
Customizable in limited space
Full Belt Support
Ensures pattern quality

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
Compact configuration
Conveyor belt support
Full belt support
Conveyor configurations
Z-shaped / Paperclip-shaped
Product lane maintenance
Maintains baking pattern
Product migration prevention
Minimizes migration between lanes

Custom Options


Conveyor Configuration
Z-shaped / Paperclip-shaped
Belt Support
Full
Space Optimization
Limited Space