Stick press for pretzel and biscuit production

Transform your snack production with a versatile solution that presses, fills, and twists dough into customizable pretzel sticks, catering to various flavors and shapes, without compromising on efficiency or speed.

Presses, Fills, and Twists Pretzel Sticks

The STICKS PRESS SP from WP Bakery Technologies is a versatile machine engineered for industrial bakeries and snack manufacturers to produce diverse pretzel stick varieties, from classic to filled and twisted forms. This equipment stands out for its flexible nozzle geometries, enabling the production of multiple shapes and diameters with minimal retooling time. The working principle relies on pressing dough through interchangeable nozzles, followed by cutting, filling, and twisting processes. The machine is capable of producing baked sticks at a dough exit speed of up to 14 meters per minute and an output of 400 kg per hour, depending on product specifications and oven size.

Integrated with a touch-screen operator panel, the SP STICKS PRESS allows for intuitive control and monitoring. Its energy efficiency is bolstered by IE2-class drive motors, and the machine’s hygienic stainless-steel construction facilitates easy cleaning and maintenance. The modular design supports customization, enabling seamless integration with existing production lines and the option for enhanced features like automatic dough feeding and unique twisting assemblies. Perfectly suited for producing pretzel sticks with fillings such as chocolate, peanut, or chilli, this machine offers precise customization to meet diverse market demands.

Benefits

  • Increases production flexibility with customizable shapes and quick retooling.
  • Enhances productivity with a high-speed output of up to 400 kg per hour.
  • Minimizes labor costs through automated operation and intuitive touch-screen controls.
  • Ensures energy efficiency with IE2-class drive motors.
  • Facilitates easy maintenance and cleaning with stainless-steel construction.

General


Applications
Biscuits,Crispy bread,Snacks,Sweets,Cakes,Pretzels
End products
Chocolate-filled sticks,Tomato-filled sticks,Marmalade-filled sticks,Salt sticks,Pretzel sticks,Peanut-filled sticks,Chilli-filled sticks,Cocktail pretzels,Twisted pretzel sticks,Filled pretzel sticks,Sesame sticks
Steps before
Dough preparation,Dough proportioning,Dough feeding
Steps after
Notching,Cutting,Topping application,Baking,Cooling,Packaging
Input ingredients
dough,peanut mixture,chilli mixture,tomato mixture,chocolate filling,pasty mixtures,salt,sesame
Output ingredients
classic sticks,filled sticks,twisted sticks,premium sticks,pretzel sticks,marmelade sticks,schokolade sticks
Market info
WP Industrial Bakery Group is known for its expertise in manufacturing high-quality, engineered-to-order bakery equipment, offering innovative solutions and reliable service for industrial baking processes, enhancing efficiency and production capabilities for bakeries worldwide.

Technical Specifications


Dough exit speed
up to 14 m/min
Capacity
max. 400 kg of baked sticks/h
Working width
1,200 mm
Stick diameter
approx. 3 to 5 mm
Filled stick diameter
minimum 6 mm
Automation
Touch-Screen Operator Panel
Energy efficiency
Efficiency class IE2 for drive motors
Material
stainless steel

Operating Characteristics


Working Mechanism
Variable and customized production
Product Types
Classic,filled,and twisted sticks
Changeover Time
Reduced with interchangeable nozzle bars
Automation Level
Siemens SPS with Touch-Screen Panel
Cleaning Method
Wash down,easy access
Dough Exit Speed
Up to 14 m/min
Capacity
Max 400 kg of baked sticks/h
Energy Efficiency
Efficiency class IE2 for drive motors

Material Compatibility


Cleanability
Easy access,stainless steel
Corrosive resistance
Stainless steel

Physical Characteristics


Control panel type
Touch-Screen Operator Panel,Siemens SPS
Machine width
1,200 mm working width
Feed method
Automatic dough feeding
Discharge method
Exit via oven belt
Nozzle type
Interchangeable nozzle bars
Dough strand diameter
Approx. 3 to 5 mm
Filled sticks min. 6 mm

Custom Options


Nozzle Geometry
Interchangeable nozzle bars for different diameters and shapes
Product Shape
Classic,Filled,Twisted
Control Panel Type
Touch-Screen Operator Panel,Siemens SPS
Dough Exit Speed
Up to 14 m/min
Product Diameter
Approx. 3-5 mm
Filled sticks minimum 6 mm
Working Width
1,200 mm
Modular Options
Twist assembly for product twisting or braiding