Short-cut pasta production line
Producing short-cut pasta at an industrial scale requires precise control over multiple stages of the manufacturing process. Consistent product quality, efficient drying methods, and minimal maintenance are crucial challenges that need addressing.
Optimize short-cut pasta production with advanced technologies
The short-cut pasta production line by GEA is specially designed to handle various pasta shapes while ensuring high-quality output. It begins with a mixing tank, where slowly rotating paddles mix the ingredients until optimal hydration is achieved, allowing the gluten matrix to form effectively. This process is conducted under vacuum at temperatures of 40-45°C. The system then utilizes a cutting unit supporting devices like the PENNAUT for precise cutting of ‘penne’ shapes. The new-generation pre-dryer offers easy cleaning and maintenance, with removable stainless-steel shelves and externally placed ventilation motors, ensuring durability. GEA’s pre-dryer is modular, adaptable to different production capacities, and equipped with optimized transport and ventilation systems to minimize contamination. The TAS HP dryer achieves maximum drying efficiency with a system isolated from the external environment and strategically managed air inflows and outflows, reaching temperatures up to 115°C with stabilization zones at 77°C and residence times between 120-145 minutes. Finally, the cooling unit automatically reduces pasta temperature to 20-25°C, preparing it for packaging.
Benefits
- Consistent product quality with precise hydration and drying
- Adaptable and modular design for different production capacities
- Durable construction with easy-to-clean components
- Minimized contamination and spillage with optimized transport and ventilation
- Efficient cooling system prepares pasta for packaging