Low pressure extruder for pretzel and snack production
In the food manufacturing industry, achieving precise and consistent shapes for pretzels and snacks can be challenging. Traditional extrusion methods may not provide the flexibility and efficiency needed for diverse product lines requiring frequent changeovers.
Enables precise dough forming and easy product changeovers
The Low Pressure Extruder from Reading Bakery Systems specializes in producing a variety of snack products, including hard pretzel shapes, sticks, braids, sushki, and co-extruded items. This extruder features quick and simple product changeovers by switching out compression heads and dies. Additionally, it includes lightweight, seamless plastic hoppers for improved sanitation, and jacketed extrusion housings for temperature control. Capable of processing up to 3,000 pounds (1,500 kilograms) of dough per hour, and operating bandcutter at up to 275 cuts per minute, this extruder enhances both efficiency and precision in dough forming. Safety is ensured with automatic controls and electrically interlocked guards. Reading Bakery Systems’ in-house designed touchscreen interface allows easy management of extrusion speeds and dough flow.
Benefits
- Quick and easy product changeovers
- Consistent and accurate piece weights
- Enhanced sanitation with lightweight, seamless plastic hoppers
- Precise temperature control with jacketed extrusion housings
- High capacity processing up to 3,000 pounds of dough per hour