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PIZZA PROCESSING
dough for more than 10 minutes, otherwise
their product uniformity is affected, "
he said. " It is beneficial for the
dough to be processed in a shorter period
of time. Tracking weight accuracy,
efficiency and mix times allows pizza
makers to make timely adjustments and
continuously improve overall
equipment
effectiveness. "
Tom Trost, sales manager, Quantum
Technical Services, suggested waste can
be minimized by improving the efficiency
of the pizza topping process.
" For example, automating the ingredient
feeding process creates a steady
Clear operating
procedures enable
manufacturers
to track line
performance.
Rademaker USA
Continuous running without proper maintenance will
result in issues down the road either in machine downtime
or quality issues with the product. "
Failure to clean properly will bring a host of problems
as well, including permanent damage to machinery.
" If you don't clean the machine out for a certain
amount of time and you let old dough sit in the machine,
that's going to affect the performance of the machine
as well, " Hagedorn added.
Minimizing waste, costs
Pizza makers are focused on increasing productivity
while reducing labor costs by streamlining processes to
maximize output, said Mark Rosenberg, chief executive
officer, Gemini Bakery Equipment Co. He also mentioned
that they are working to minimize waste and reduce
scrap dough.
" These improvements directly contribute to cost savings
and operational efficiency on the pizza production
lines, " he said.
A shorter mixing time produces a better dough that
improves consistency, Rosenberg said, which can be
achieved using the company's dual-tool mixing
equipment.
" We have learned some customers
should not process a pizza
state of toppings in the system, " he explained. " This reduces
product loss through the reclamation process due
to operators over-feeding the hoppers. Automated feed
systems also reduce labor costs. "
Advancements in process controls allow the topping
line components to send information to a company's operating
system to track productivity, Trost added.
DEVELOPING A QUALITY
PRODUCT REQUIRES
CONSISTENCY ALL ALONG
THE LINE, STARTING AT
THE BEGINNING.
" Checkweighers can also be used to track deposit volumes, "
he said. " Adjustments can easily be made via the
HMI on the individual applicator or, if the system has
a central control, via the HMI on pedestals positioned
along the line. "
Smarter employees and machinery
Unplanned downtime is something every producer
strives to avoid to ensure the greatest throughput.
" To reduce downtime on our Impressa pizza line, we
have incorporated Smart Services to watch and alert for
potential problems before a component has the chance
to fail, " said Randy Kelly, applications specialist, Fritsch,
a Multivac Group company. " We also offer quick product
changeovers without the requirement of tools. "
He added that the line includes intuitive controls
to make operating it easier, which helps inexperienced
workers.
" This is effective in today's market with limited availAutomated
topping machines can
minimize waste on pizza lines.
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ability of skilled labor, " Kelly said. " The goal here is to
have the software prevent the potential for input errors
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