Rotary molder for softdough biscuits and shortbreads

For high output bakeries, achieve precise dough piece formation and rapid product changeover with this versatile rotary molder, engineered to streamline production of softdough biscuits and shortbreads.

Processes and Molds Dough for Consistent Biscuits

The high-capacity rotary molder from GEA is designed for bakery and confectionery manufacturers aiming for precision in dough forming and molding. This equipment stands out for its ability to maintain consistent dough weight through automatic belt tension and tracking, making it ideal for producing biscuits, cookies, and shortbread. With a customizable design, including tool-free mold changeover and the option for larger diameter forming rolls, it ensures smooth dough piece extraction and high-quality product output.

Applications span snacks, sweets, and bakery products, producing items such as digestive biscuits, chocolate chip cookies, and butter shortbread. It operates in continuous, high-speed, and automatic modes, integrating seamlessly with existing production lines via full servo-motor control and a user-friendly interface. The rotary molder reduces downtime with quick product changeovers and allows for optional accessories like egg wash distributors and sugar sprinklers. Compliance with the highest safety, hygiene, and sanitization standards ensures reliable operation and product quality.

Available in materials that meet food industry standards, GEA provides comprehensive engineering support and customization options tailored to specific production needs.

Benefits

  • Ensures consistent product quality with precise dough weight and shape control.
  • Minimizes production downtime with rapid tool-free mold changeovers.
  • Enhances operational efficiency with high-speed, continuous production capability.
  • Reduces labor costs through intuitive, user-friendly servo-motor controls.
  • Meets stringent hygiene standards, ensuring safe and sanitary processing environments.

General


Applications
Cookies,Biscuits,Snacks,Shortbread,Sweets,Bakery products
End products
Oatmeal cookies,Jam-filled biscuits,Digestive biscuits,Chocolate chip cookies,Butter shortbread,Sugar cookies,Ginger snaps,Cheese crackers,Almond biscotti,Lemon shortbread
Steps before
Dough feeding,Mixing
Steps after
Baking,Cooling,Packing
Input ingredients
softdough,dough
Output ingredients
softdough biscuits,shortbreads,dough pieces
Market info
GEA is known for its expertise in engineering innovative and sustainable equipment and solutions, focusing on sectors such as food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, and energy, with a reputation for quality, efficiency, and advanced technological applications in industrial processing.

Technical Specifications


Capacity
High capacity
Automation
Full servo-motor control
Mould changeover
Tool-free
Belt replacement
Easy
Forming rolls diameter
Bigger
Adjustment Interface
User-friendly
Recipe storage system
Enabled

Operating Characteristics


Automation level
PLC / SCADA
Changeover time
Fast
Batch vs. continuous operation
Continuous
CIP/SIP
Yes
Cleaning method
CIP / Manual
Energy efficiency
High
Tool-free mould changeover
Yes
Belt tension and tracking
Automatic
Servo-motor control
Full
User-friendly interface
Yes

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
Compact design
Forming roll diameter
Bigger for high capacity
Tool-free mould changeover
Yes
Belt replacement
Quick and easy
Discharge method
Automatic belt
Control panel type
Full servo-motor control
Customization options
Brush or roller type egg wash distributor,sugar sprinkler,spray-type glazing unit

Custom Options


Control System
Full servo-motor control
Operator Interface
User-friendly interface
Recipe Storage System
Yes
Mould Changeover
Tool-free
Belt Replacement
Tool-free
Accessory Integration
Brush/roller type egg wash,sugar sprinkler,spray-type glazing,ink printer,topping machines