Vibrating counting system for small bakery products

Optimize counting precision and efficiency for your bakery production line with a versatile solution that effortlessly handles high-speed operations, ensuring seamless integration and adaptability to your product range, from petite bread loaves to frozen rolls.

Counts and Packages Small Bakery Products Efficiently

The VCM-11 from Pattyn Packaging Lines is a vibratory channel counter designed specifically for the bakery industry. This machine excels in counting small bakery products such as Kaiser rolls, mini baguettes, and bagels, accommodating both fresh and frozen varieties. The VCM-11 employs a unique vibratory system that eliminates the need for magnets, ensuring reliability and ease of maintenance with minimal parts. It is available in configurations with 4 to 10 channels, allowing for a flexible throughput of up to 4,000 products per hour per channel, and achieving speeds of up to 45 batches per minute.

The machine integrates seamlessly into existing packaging lines and can be combined with additional Pattyn equipment such as case erectors and bag sealers for a fully automated solution. Designed with user-friendliness and low operational noise in mind, the VCM-11 is an entry-level option that offers economic benefits for small and medium-sized bakery product manufacturers. Its tool-free fixture system facilitates quick channel changes, and its design limits operational noise through built-in vibration damping. The machine provides a cost-effective solution with the lowest cost of ownership and is engineered for continuous, high-speed operations.

Benefits

  • Minimizes maintenance efforts with a unique all-mechanical vibratory system.
  • Provides cost efficiencies via a competitive entry-level price.
  • Enhances production flexibility with quick, tool-free channel changes.
  • Reduces operational noise with built-in vibration damping.
  • Supports high-speed operations with up to 45 batches per minute.

General


Applications
Kaiser rolls,Small bakery products,¼ baguettes,Bagels,Frozen bakery products,Fresh bakery products
End products
Frozen bread rolls,Mini baguettes,Petite bread loaves,Frozen bagels,Bakery rolls,Kaiser buns,Fresh bagels
Steps before
Product sorting,Product alignment
Steps after
Case erecting,Bag inserting,Bag sealing,Case closing,Palletizing
Input ingredients
small bakery products,Kaiser rolls,¼ baguettes,bagels,fresh bakery products,frozen bakery products
Output ingredients
counted batches,bulk packaging,counted bakery products,automated packaging line
Market info
Pattyn is known for its expertise in designing and manufacturing industrial packaging solutions, specializing in ETO equipment for bulk packaging automation, with a strong reputation for innovation, quality, and customer-focused service in the industry.

Technical Specifications


Counting capacity
Up to 45 batches/min
Product counting capacity
Up to 4,000 products/hour for 1 channel
Channel options
Available with 4,6,8 or 10 channels
Operational noise level
Lowest possible noise

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
Vibrating channels
Automation level
Entry level
Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch
Changeover time
Tool-free channel change
Noise level
Low operational noise
Maintenance characteristics
Low maintenance

Material Compatibility


Cleanability
Easy to clean due to limited parts
Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm

Product type Characteristics


Product Type
Bakery (e.g. Kaiser rolls,¼ baguettes,bagels)

Physical Characteristics


Number of channels
4,6,8,10
Discharge method
Vibrating channels
Noise level
Low

Custom Options


Number of Channels
4,6,8,10
Automation Integration
Fully Automated
Tool-Free Fixture System
Yes
Control Panel Type
User-friendly
Vibration System Type
100% Mechanical