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Today's bakery industry is embracing a future powered by automation. Cutting-edge technologies like IO-Link and fieldbus systems orchestrate a symphony of precision, optimising production and reducing waste. Sustainability now leads the way in the bakery industry, from eco-friendly packaging to energy-efficient equipment. Quality remains paramount, with advanced systems ensuring consistent, delicious products that meet every expectation.
SMC is here to help you rise to the challenge of sustainable & efficient baking! Our cutting-edge automation solutions streamline processes for consistent quality and precise control. Imagine:
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Find out which products can help you achieve high-end quality with our customised solutions for bakery industry
Storage, weighing and mixing
Conveyors
Depanning & pan cleaning
Slicing/cutting
Packaging
Other solutions
In the bakery processes, the stages of storage and weighing play a fundamental role in ensuring the precision and quality of the final culinary creation. Effective storage practices safeguard the integrity of ingredients, preserving their freshness and enhancing overall product quality. Simultaneously, meticulous weighing procedures contribute to the precision required for successful recipe execution.
Combining the ingredients initiates the chemical process of baking, encompassing the combination and hydration of dry components, incorporation of air, and the development of gluten to achieve optimal dough-handling characteristics. Precise measurements and control are applied to the mixing time, energy input, and dough temperature.
JSXFA Series
Reduce maintenance and increase the service life of your bag filters.
VBAE Series
Decrease main line delivery pressure and boost pressure to specific operations.
ZHV Series
Reduce dust and bread crumb debris with out air ampliflier.
HF1-AC-D-X7000 Series
Guarantee the right air quality (ISO8573-1) with food-safe components.
CP96N Series
Keep the lid closed and stop ingredients from entering the surrounding environment.
IP8000/8100 Series
Precision control for dosing applications.
JSB Series
Boost flow rate and minimise losses.
PA Series
Control the ingredient mix accurately.
Ensure products are ATEX directive-compliant.
KFG2H-E Series
Ensure hygienic, durable pneumatic connections for clean, safe weighing and storage with FDA and EHEDG compliance.
The conveyors play a pivotal role in optimising production workflows, facilitating the smooth transition of raw materials through various stages of the baking process. From the initial transportation of flour and other essential components to the meticulous handling of dough and the orderly presentation of finished goods, conveyors form the backbone of a well-orchestrated bakery operation.
AXTS Series
Bring down running costs and encourage air saving by blowing in pulses, ensuring efficient blowing.
Suck away bread crumbs and flour dust with vacuum function.
HF2A-CG5 Series
Ensure the alignment of conveyors at all times, with FDA compliant and water-resistant components.
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IP200 Series
Ensure correct alignment of conveyors.
HF2A-LEY Series
IP69K stainless electric actuator ensures hygienic, high-speed, precise conveyor motion in washdown environments.
The depanning stage is an important act in the journey from oven to table. Depanning, the art of carefully extracting baked goods from their moulds, marks the culmination of the baking process and the beginning of their transformation into delectable delights. This intricate procedure requires a delicate balance of precision and finesse to ensure that each product maintains its shape, texture, and visual appeal.
As an integral part of the overall production workflow, the pan cleaning process ensures that baking pans and trays are free from residue, contaminants, and unwanted flavours that could compromise the quality of the baked goods. This meticulous cleaning procedure is essential for upholding food safety, product consistency, and the overall reputation of the bakery.
ZP2-40ZJMS Series
Bet on this bellows, FDA compliant pad, special silicone blue with powder metal for easy detection while inspection.
VMG Series
Blow away bread crumbs with optional valve integration, enabling precise control.
VPX400 Series
Safely depressurise pneumatic grippers on emergency stops.
X661-X442 Series
Allows for the transfer of spherical workpieces without rotation with FDA compliance. Ideal for transfer of pastry, muffins, cupcakes, etc.
KNH Series
Increase efficiency of dough detaching.
JSX/JSXD/JSXZ/JSXU Series
Control the flow of the water circuit.
IBV Series
Increase impact force due to higher peak pressure.
The slicing stage is a precision-driven performance, transforming fully baked creations into uniform portions ready for consumption. The slicing process, often the final touch before products reach the consumer, requires a delicate balance between artistry and technological finesse.
HF2B-SFDA Series
Ensure clean dry anti-bacteria free air at point of use when packing bakery goods into packaging.
TX/TIX Series
Meet food contact material requirements with Japan Food Sanitation Act, US FDA, and Regulation (EU) No. 10/2011 pneumatic tube.
HF2-BF# Series
The packaging step involves carefully enclosing and protecting freshly baked goods before they embark on their journey to consumers’ homes. The packaging process is a meticulous part of the process that ensures not only the preservation of flavour and quality, but also ensures product safety.
ZL1/ZL3/ZL6 Series
High suction flow with 3-stage diffuser construction.
IZT40/41/42/43 Series
Improve packaging performance through static elimination on plastic packaging.
ZP3C Series
Suitable for the adsorption transfer of corrugated cardboard.
ZNC-C Series
Improve product quality and reduce maintenance time using non contact grippers.
MHM-X7400A Series
Magnetic gripper unit with integrated solenoid valve and speed adjustment mechanism.
ZXPE5 Series
Electric vacuum gripper with integrated vacuum pump, atmospheric release valve, pressure monitor and pads.
RMHZ2 Series
Air gripper unit with integrated solenoid valve and speed adjustment mechanism.
IZS51 Series
Optimise packaging performance through static elimination, with optional valve integration for enhanced control.
Apart from the solutions provided above for the different parts of the process analysed, SMC offers other products that could help achieve the final quality of the baked goods.
AMS20/30/40/60 Series
Level up your compressed air management.
EX600-W/EXW1 Series
Improve hygienic design of packaging cells by eliminating power and communication cables.
VFN2#20N Series
Ensure longer lifetime thanks to the standardized connection.
JSY5000-H Series
Reduce liquid accumulation allowing thorough wash-down with IP69K enclosure.
PF3A#H Series
Use a single product to detect leaks and make sure air consumption is visible.
PSE200A Series
Monitor the parameters of up to 4 sensors.
IDG-D Series
Reduce energy costs when drying compressed air.
HRSC Series
Improve the performance and reliability of your machine thanks to efficient temperature stability of dough mix prior to baking. All with non F-gas (CO2 refrigerant).
Designed for hygiene management in accordance with HACCP and other standards.
By Karl-Heinz Ursch, Senior Sales Expert, SMC Austria
MARCH 2022 One of the world’s leading manufacturers of premium baking ovens for the large-scale industrial production of wafers is using SMC air-blow technology to reduce the energy required for a key cleaning process. In this article we set out the solutions and products that turned this ambition into a reality.
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