The handling of the products after cooling is a critical step in the production process. Experience and know-how, coupled with proven conveyor design are fundamental to guarantee a high production efficiency for the whole line whilst preventing damage to the finished product.
Product stacking is a critical phase where expertise in fragile material handling is essential to achieve high efficiency in production. Depending on the type of products being manufactured, GEA has developed two stacking systems to handle biscuits or crackers after cooling prior to presentation to the packaging system.
The products may be either aligned and channeled and then gently separated to form single portions, or alternatively, they may be diverted into guides for automated product stacking prior to packaging. Strips of crackers, for example, are aligned and then passed through a set of top rollers, where they are gently separated into single portions.
Systems commonly used to stack the finished baked products:
The stacked products are then fed automatically to the wrapping machines via automated loaders.
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Technologies from GEA are helping manufacturers produce tasty, healthy gluten-free pittas, pasta, pizzas and pastries.
