IBIE 2019

A high-capacity rotary molder for soft dough cookies and shortbreads that allows the easy extraction of biscuits with different shapes and dough consistency. Stainless steel construction and practical GEA design ensures high-hygiene, simple cleaning and good accessibility for inspection and servicing.

• Useful working width of 2,000 mm (78.5 “)
• Speed up to 40 m/min (130 ft/min)
• Accurate weight control across the width
• Automatic belt tracking for better control of the conveyor movement

A multi-piston depositor for tunnel ovens and conveyors. The depositor head uses a pressurized manifold to feed the dough or the filling to the dosing cylinders through a D-Valve. Every cylinder is connected through special terminal parts, such as a dosing nozzle and injection needle, that guarantee high deposit accuracy. 

• Independent cylinders reduce product waste
• Available with vertical and horizontal motion, fixed or moving heads and a range of bases and hoppers. 
• The depositing head can be easily removed for simple cleaning or fast change-over. 
• Maximum production rate: 50 cycles/minute
• Suitable for ovens between 600 mm (1.9 ft) and 3,000 mm (9.8 ft) width
• CIP capability

A family of reliable denester systems for paper cups, aluminum foils and plastic containers that automatically pick and place containers for cupcakes, muffins, pies and layer cakes. The double-effect rotation head increases operation speed by collecting the cups from the magazines and simultaneously placing them on the baking tray.

• Places single or double rows
• Up to 40 cycles per minute with tulip cups and 50 cycles per minute with standard cups.
• Interchangeable magazines for various types and cup dimensions.
• Optional horizontal tracking movement for continuous baking tray motion.
• Highly efficient brushless motor technology
• Operates with Rockwell or Siemens PLC

GEA TecLight represents new and robust LED lights specifically developed for use under freezing conditions; they can be used with the whole range of GEA freezers for the bakery industry. They are resistant to thermal shocks within a temperature range from -40°F to +160°F. The one-piece molded lights eliminate water ingress and offer a perfect draining surface. 

• Operating temperature range -40°F to +160°F
• One-piece molding to prevent water ingress
• Hygienic design

Product experts will be on hand to present CALLIFREEZE®, a unique new freezer control system for GEA spiral freezers that can be used with a wide range of bakery products. CALLIFREEZE® continuously monitors the product’s level of frozenness and automatically calibrates the freezer parameters to ensure that every product is frozen according to requirements, with minimum energy consumption. 

• Inline traceability of frozen products
• Level of frozenness can be set to less than 100%
• Guaranteed energy savings by up to 15%
• Fully aligned with Industry 4.0 control strategies.

Experts in freezing technology will be available on the stand to present the GEA A-Tec spiral freezers, specifically designed for the North American market with highly hygienic design, high capacity and long production time. They feature advanced frost management that provides a long operating time without defrosting. Horizontal air flow provides high product yield and low energy consumption.

• Capable of handling up to 7 tons/hour
• Fully welded floor and enclosure with external fan and drive motors meet the most stringent hygienic requirements
• Continuous operating time of up to 14 days

Packaging experts will be available to present GEA’s packaging equipment that maintains food quality throughout the supply chain. The range has been developed through continued consultation with customers to drive innovation and ensure that packaging systems effectively meet their needs and the requirements of the food sector. 

• Includes vertical form, fill seal and thermoforming systems
• Supports filling using standard pillow bag or stand-up pouches such as BlockBottom or DoyStyle, or vacuum, MAP, skin, shrink or top-formed packages.
• Backed by GEA global support network