Low pressure extruder for pretzel and snack production

Achieve versatile snack production with a low pressure extruder that ensures precise dough forming and easy product changeovers for diverse shapes—from pretzel sticks to filled snacks—while optimizing hygiene and safety in your operation.

Forms and Extrudes Consistent Dough Shapes

The Reading Pretzel Low Pressure (LP) Extruder is designed to streamline your bakery and snack production by efficiently forming and extruding various dough shapes, from pretzel sticks and braids to granola clusters and pet treats. This machine utilizes a low-pressure system, allowing for precise weight control and agility in product changeovers with minimal downtime. Capable of processing up to 3,000 pounds of dough per hour, it integrates seamlessly into high-speed production lines with customizable extrusion units. The LP Extruder is equipped with electronically interlocked safety features and a tool-free disassembly design for easy sanitation. Developed under the SafeShield program, it ensures operator safety and meets stringent food safety standards. With options for lightweight plastic hoppers and jacketed extrusion housings, it maintains optimal processing temperatures and simplifies maintenance. Operators can manage extrusion speeds and dough flow across its touchscreen interface, facilitating smooth integration into your existing workflows.

Benefits

  • Enhances product consistency with precise weight control for every dough piece.
  • Minimizes operational downtime with quick, tool-free product changeovers.
  • Ensures operator safety and food compliance through the SafeShield safety features.
  • Facilitates energy-efficient processing with temperature-controlled extrusion housings.
  • Integrates effortlessly into existing production lines with customizable extrusion units.

General


Applications
Cookies,Biscuits,Stackable chips,Snacks,Popped snacks,Expanded snacks,Crackers,Baked pet food,Baked granola,Pretzels,Fried potato rings
End products
Co-extruded pretzel snacks,Dog biscuits,Pretzel sticks,Granola clusters,Crunchy pet treats,Extruded chips,Hard pretzel shapes,Cheese-filled snacks,Fried potato sushki,Braided snack sticks,Pretzel braids,Popped potato snacks,Peanut butter filled snacks,Sushki
Steps before
Mixing,Dough Handling,Dough Feeding
Steps after
Baking,Drying,Cooling,Packaging
Input ingredients
dough,hard pretzel dough,snack dough
Output ingredients
hard pretzel shapes,sticks,braids,sushki,co-extruded products
Market info
Reading Bakery Systems is renowned for its expertise in designing and manufacturing innovative industrial bakery equipment, particularly for snack food production, combining advanced technology and industry knowledge to enhance productivity and quality.

Technical Specifications


Capacity
Up to 3,000 pounds (1,500 kilograms) of dough per hour
Automation
Automatic control with touchscreen interface
Extrusion Units
Available in 1 to 6 extrusion units
Extrusion Width
13" (330 mm) or 15" (380 mm) per unit
Speed
Bandcutter operates at up to 275 cuts per minute
Cycle Mode Speed
Up to 50 cuts per minute

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
Low pressure extrusion
Automation level
PLC-controlled
Changeover time
Quick,easy,low-cost
Maintenance ease
Manually retractable bandcutter
Temperature control
Jacketed extrusion housings
Cycle mode operation
Up to 50 cuts per minute
Inline extrusion units
1 to 6 units available
Dough capacity
Up to 3,000 pounds per hour
Sanitation process
Tool-free disassembly

Material Compatibility


Cleanability
Easy
Corrosive resistance
Yes
Abrasion resistance
High
Biological compatibility
Food-safe

Physical Characteristics


Extrusion units
1 to 6 units
Extrusion housing type
Jacketed extrusion housing
Extrusion unit size
13" (330 mm) or 15" (380 mm)
Discharge method
Extrusion
Hopper type
Lightweight,seamless plastic
Bandcutter speed
Up to 275 cuts per minute
Processing capacity
Up to 3,000 pounds (1500 kilograms) per hour

Custom Options


Extrusion units
1 to 6 units
Unit size
13" (330 mm) or 15" (380 mm) per unit