Wafer block cutter

Optimize your confectionery production with precision cutting technology that transforms wafer blocks into consistent, high-quality wafer fingers and snack bars. Achieve seamless integration into your processing line, maximizing efficiency and product quality with reduced manual handling.

Cuts and Separates Wafer Blocks into Fingers

The Franz Haas AWDM Wafer Block Cutter from Bühler Group is an advanced solution for efficiently processing wafer blocks. It utilizes a fully automatic operation to achieve up to 14 cuts per minute, transforming large blocks into precise wafer fingers and other products. This cutter integrates seamlessly into confectionery and baking production lines, reducing waste and ensuring high product quality. Its stainless steel construction guarantees compliance with stringent hygienic standards, making it ideal for food environments. Equipped with interchangeable cutting frames, it allows for customization of product sizes using wires or blades. The machine’s robust design includes a polycarbonate cover for production monitoring, while a rope conveyor and 90° cutting frame arrangement ensure accurate and efficient cutting operations. Ideal for snack, chocolate, and baked goods sectors, it supports varied applications, including chocolate wafer bars and biscuit sticks. This cutter is designed for high-capacity production, ensuring consistent output while simplifying maintenance with easy access for cleaning.

Benefits

  • Increases production efficiency with automatic cutting and precise separation.
  • Enhances hygienic standards with stainless steel construction, ensuring food safety.
  • Allows for flexible product sizing, minimizing changeover time with interchangeable cutting frames.
  • Simplifies maintenance with easy accessibility for cleaning and inspection.
  • Optimizes product quality and reduces waste, ensuring consistent output.

General


Applications
Wafers,Confectionery,Baked goods,Snacks
End products
Cream-filled wafer blocks,Snack bars,Chocolate wafer bars,Biscuit sticks,Wafer fingers
Steps before
Cooling,Wafer baking,Conching,Conditioning
Steps after
Packing,Filling,Decorating,Sifting,grading
Input ingredients
wafer blocks
Output ingredients
wafer fingers
Market info
Buhler is renowned for manufacturing advanced process solutions for food, feed, and advanced materials. They are highly regarded for their innovation in milling technology and equipment quality.

Technical Specifications


Material
Stainless steel
Cutting Speed
Up to 14 cuts per minute
Cutting Method
Wires or blades
Operation
Fully automatic
Accessibility
Easily accessible for cleaning
Cover Type
Polycarbonate
Cutting Frame Angles
90°
Format Variability
Changeable cutting frames

Operating Characteristics


Automation level
Fully automatic
Changeover time
Adjustable cutting frames
Cleaning method
Accessible for manual cleaning
CIP/SIP
No CIP integration
Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch operation
Energy efficiency
High efficiency with low energy consumption

Material Compatibility


Abrasion resistance
Yes
Biological compatibility
Yes
Cleanability
High
Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
Yes
Stainless steel
Yes

Physical Characteristics


Material of Construction
Stainless Steel
Frame Type
Cutting frames with variable distance
Cover Material
Polycarbonate
Conveyor Type
Rope conveyor
Operation
Fully automatic
Footprint
Compact design

Custom Options


Control panel type
Fully automatic
Integration possibilities
Automatic operation
Cutting frame options
Variable sizes with wires or blades
Material
Stainless steel
Cover type
Polycarbonate