Packaging
Baker Perkins at Interpack: Launching a new rotary moulder
Thursday 01. May 2008 - A rotary moulder new to the European market is on show on the Baker Perkins stand (Hall 2 Stand A03). It typifies the reliable, easy to use equipment with a notably low cost of ownership for which the company is renowned.
The EM 390 rotary moulder has been designed to give tight piece weight control, with easy cleaning and rapid changeovers across a wide range of outputs and product types by enabling the specification of each machine to be tailored precisely to its application. This keeps capital costs to a minimum and, in conjunction with a durable design that reduces downtime and other costs, makes payback extremely attractive.
It is already well proven in North America where it is used successfully for moulded biscuits, bars, mini cookies and pet food.
The EM390 mirrors Baker Perkins philosophy of creating machines with a common core to which modules and options are added to precisely meet customers needs. As production needs change the machine can be quickly upgraded by adding more of the 15 options available. For example, a machine originally specified for conventional products can be adapted to handle more difficult dough with the addition of independent roll drives and a heated forcing roll.
The EM 390 has the flexibility for low to medium output producers making a range of products, and the output capability for larger companies producing a single brand at high speed. Whatever the choice, low capital and ownership costs contribute to a healthy bottom line.
An upgraded range of High Speed mixers is being introduced at Interpack. The capacity of each mixer in the range has been increased and the names have been changed from 550HS, 850HS and 1100HS to HS-1, HS-2 and HS-3 respectively
Baker Perkins multi-purpose batch mixers are suitable for hard and soft dough types. The unique shaftless blade design ensures excellent dispersion of ingredients for thorough mixing of soft dough and an intense kneading action provides rapid dough development.
The Variable Speed mixing option brings major advantages compared with conventional 2-speed mixers, with the potential to improve product consistency and operational efficiency. The ability to select mixing speed at will means that a mixing profile can be developed to match the characteristics of each type of dough. It also gives a soft start for improved reliability, with less noise and vibration.
A moulding roll on display illustrates Baker Perkins ability to combine the latest technology with a depth of process know-how, ensuring that rolls and dies run cleanly and reliably to make a significant contribution to line efficiency.
Rolls and dies are critical parts of the biscuit forming process. In combination with the forming machine they set the product size, weight and thickness, as well as imparting a unique design or brand to the product.
Baker Perkins comprehensive service in the design and engineering of new and replacement parts often leads to the exchange of an old outer sleeve with a new design, effectively recycling it for a second life. Baker Perkins harnesses the latest techniques for fast-track manufacture, ensuring that new products can be brought to market as rapidly as possible.