Dough lines for industrial bakery production

Optimize your bakery’s dough production with versatile solutions for precise mixing, temperature control, and advanced proving techniques, ensuring high-quality bread and pastry outcomes every time.

Mixes and Regulates Temperature for Dough Processing

The AZO Dough Lines from AZO GmbH & Co. KG are engineered for the precise mixing and temperature regulation needed in bakery applications. This equipment excels in handling a range of doughs—such as wheat starter, rye sourdough, and liquid doughs—by ensuring optimal temperature control through its double-jacketed, insulated mixing vessels. Ideal for producing artisan breads, ciabatta rolls, and croissants, the system integrates seamlessly into pre-existing production lines, supporting both solid and liquid ingredient processing.

Its modular design allows for flexible configurations, making it suitable for medium to large-scale bakery operations. The integrated agitator systems ensure thorough mixing and homogenizing while preventing agglomerate formation, with minimal product waste. Automated control features enable easy integration with upstream and downstream processes, enhancing production efficiency.

AZO Dough Lines offer robust energy efficiency with options for cooling and heating, reducing operational energy consumption. The equipment is constructed from high-quality materials providing excellent resistance to corrosion, and it facilitates high-level hygiene with built-in Clean-In-Place (CIP) systems ensuring quick and thorough cleaning. Fully customizable to meet specific production needs, the system is a versatile solution that supports continuous, high-performance conditions in the bakery and food processing industries.

Benefits

  • Enhances dough quality with precise temperature control for consistent baking results.
  • Increases operational efficiency by integrating seamlessly with existing production lines.
  • Minimizes energy costs with efficient heating and cooling options.
  • Facilitates easy cleaning and maintenance through integrated CIP systems.
  • Reduces ingredient waste with effective mixing and homogenizing, preventing agglomeration.

General


Applications
Liquid doughs,Wheat starter dough,Bread dough,Bakery products,Rye sourdough
End products
Panettone,Artisan sourdough bread,Baguettes,Rye bread loaves,Pizza dough,Rustic multigrain bread,Bagels,Sandwich bread,Croissants,Focaccia bread,Brioche,Ciabatta rolls,Pretzels
Steps before
Flour Metering,Water Metering,Mixing,Homogenising
Steps after
Sourdough Proving,Cooling,Heating,Cleaning
Input ingredients
flour,water,starter dough,sourdough,powder,bulk solids,liquids
Output ingredients
batter,starter dough,sourdough,liquid doughs
Market info
AZO is renowned for designing and manufacturing automated bulk material handling systems, specializing in mixer feeding, ingredient automation, and process control, known for their reliability and tailored solutions in the food, pharmaceuticals, and chemical industries.

Technical Specifications


Processing type
Modular design
Capacity
Medium to large-scale bakeries
Temperature regulation
Specific temperature control with cooling and heating
Temperature control
Double jacket with insulating sleeve
Mixing method
Anchor agitator with scrapers
Agitation type
Changeable direction of rotation
CIP Systems
Available with pigging systems
Hygiene standards
High hygienic design with easy cleaning
Documentation
End-to-end and reproducible process control
Cooling / Heating option
Double jacket
Automation
Integrated into production line
Proving stages
Multi-stage proving

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
Anchor agitator with scrapers
Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch
CIP/SIP
High-performance CIP with pigging systems
Temperature regulation
Double jacket and insulating sleeve
Integrated steps
Mixing,homogenising,cooling/heating
Process control
End-to-end documentation and reproducible control

Material Compatibility


Cleanability
High-performance CIP lines
Temperature regulation compatibility
Cooling and insulation jackets

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
Modular design
Cooling and insulation jackets
Double jacket with insulating sleeve
Agitator type
Anchor agitator with scrapers
Vessel shape and size
Customizable based on modular design
Feed/discharge method
Integrated with upstream mixing devices

Custom Options


Modular Design
Yes
Temperature Control
Double jacket and insulating sleeve
Agitator Type
Anchor agitator with scrapers
Integration Possibilities
Standalone or production line
CIP/SIP Compatibility
High-performance CIP lines with pigging systems
Rotation Direction Change
Yes
Combining Devices
Mixing and homogenising devices