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DEPOSITING
uses a vane cell system to transfer batter into smaller
chambers rather than pushing the batter through. Mr.
Hagedorn pointed out that the system also reduces
product contact with the system's metal surfaces and
creates precise portioning.
" That's especially important with complex, higher value,
high-volume better-for-you cake, muffin and brownie
batter, " he said.
Servo technology can also provide the control bakers
need to ensure delicate products like chiffon or angel
food cake make it through the depositor intact.
" We can use servo pistons and other electronic technologies
to enable the operator to regulate the pressure on the
product, " Ms. Bal explained. " Servo-based depositors are
computer-controlled with recipes where optimal intake
speeds and depositing speeds are saved for each product. "
Letting go
The other key place a sticky batter will struggle is in the
cutoff of the deposit itself. Once the batter is deposited
into the pan, whether it's a small madeleine pan or a
larger 9-inch cheesecake, the depositor must ensure a
clean cutoff for precise portioning as well as cleanliness.
" Gluten-free product is very challenging to depositing
equipment because of its sticky nature, " Mr. Gregg said.
" It's hard to let go of the deposit to make sure it's clean
and accurate. "
Nozzle design and cutoff speed are key to getting the
depositor to release a challenging batter cleanly. These
two variables can reduce tailing and therefore improve
accuracy, Mr. Peck said.
" Servos give us the quickest cutoff, " he said.
Even for conventional batters, when portioned for
mini products - a common way for batter-based indulgences
to hop on the better-for-you trend - consistency
becomes critical.
" We've seen an uptick in mini products, and the accuracy
is tougher, " Mr. Peck explained. " When there are
more rows across the width of the conveyor, there are
more valves to adjust. The servos have made a big impact
on the accuracy of the deposit as well as the repeatability
and even reliability from a maintenance standpoint. "
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