Refrigeration jacket for triple roller bar mixers
Enhance dough mixing performance by efficiently managing temperature control with a robust refrigeration solution designed to maintain optimal consistency in demanding baking environments.

Enhances Cooling Performance on Dough Mixers
The VerTech® Refrigeration Jacket from Shaffer, designed for triple roller bar mixers, elevates dough processing by offering superior cooling solutions tailored for high-capacity bakery operations. This jacket employs an innovative design to distribute dough force efficiently while significantly reducing stress on channel materials and weld joints. Ideal for applications in bread, buns, bagels, muffins, and other dough-based products, it promotes precise temperature control essential for maintaining dough consistency. The VerTech® system supports retrofitting to various mixers, integrating seamlessly into existing operations. It reduces energy usage by up to 46% compared to conventional systems, enhancing both operation efficiency and product quality overall. With robust construction for durability, it ensures low maintenance while meeting the rigorous requirements of commercial bakeries and food processing companies.
Benefits
- Enhances dough quality by maintaining optimal mixing temperatures.
- Reduces energy costs by up to 46% with efficient cooling.
- Prolongs equipment lifespan by decreasing stress on components.
- Enables seamless integration with existing mixers, minimizing operational disruptions.
- Improves production consistency for high-volume bakery applications.
- Applications
- Energy bars,Buns,Muffins,Bread,Dough-based snacks,Bagels,Granola,Bakery products,Frozen dough
- End products
- Whole grain buns,Croissant dough,Sourdough bread,Honey granola clusters,Cinnamon bagels,Blueberry muffins,Pretzel bites,Protein bars
- Steps before
- Dough Preparation,Ingredient Weighing,Ingredient Mixing
- Steps after
- Dough Portioning,Baking,Cooling,Packaging
- Input ingredients
- dough,flour,bread ingredients,bun ingredients,bagel ingredients,muffin ingredients,frozen dough ingredients
- Output ingredients
- mixed dough,bread,buns,bagels,muffins,granola,energy bars,wire-cut doughs
- Market info
- Shaffer is known for designing and manufacturing industrial mixing equipment, primarily for the baking industry, including dough mixers and processing systems. They are recognized for their expertise in creating customized solutions that enhance efficiency and meet specific customer needs.
- Cooling medium
- Glycol
- Cooling option
- Refrigerated agitator assembly
- Cooling temperature drop
- 3° to 5°F
- Energy Efficiency
- 46% reduction in pressure drop
- Stress Reduction on Channel Material
- 75%
- Stress Reduction on Weld Joints
- 63%
- Extended Jacket Life
- 40x compared to conventional
- Sanitation Method
- Tool-free removal,easy cleaning
- Mixing Capacity
- Batch sizes above 2,000 pounds
- Mixing Efficiency
- Consistent and fast mix times
- Abrasiveness Handling
- For stiff doughs and high HP machines
- Sealing Efficiency
- Rotary face agitator shaft seal
- Mixing Mechanism
- Triple Roller Bar / Single Sigma Arm / Double Sigma Arm
- Cooling System
- VerTech® Refrigeration Jacket / Refrigerated Agitator
- Automation Level
- Manual / PLC-controlled
- Changeover Time
- Quick release and retrofit options
- Energy Efficiency
- Up to 46% reduction in pressure drop
- Cleaning Method
- Removable Flour Gate for easy cleaning
- Batch vs. Continuous Operation
- Batch
- Machine footprint
- Dependent on mixer type
- Basket shape
- Triple roller bar
- Tank size
- Customizable for batch sizes above 2,000 pounds
- Feed method
- Integrated flour gate
- Discharge method
- Varies based on mixer configuration
- Cooling method
- VerTech® refrigeration jacket
- Agitator type
- Double Arm Triple Sweep
- Control panel type
- Customizable PLC/HMI