AMF Bakery Systems Launches Tromp Artisan Sheeted Bread Line

AMF Bakery Systems (AMF), the industry-leading manufacturer of high-speed automated food processing solutions, announces the launch of the new AMF Tromp artisan sheeted bread line. The line will be on display at the International Bakery Exhibition (IBA) in Munich, Germany, from 22 to 26 October 2023. The new line features major upgrades designed to simplify maintenance, optimize process control, and reduce energy and water consumption while delivering sophisticated artisan-style results.

Building on AMF Tromp’s more than three decades of expertise, this new integrated system enables high-speed production and improved process control from mixing to de-panning. The line has a capacity of up to 4,000 kg of dough per hour and handles a range of specialty and high-moisture doughs with ease. This is due in part to AMF Tromp’s patented flour applicator, which adds flour to the sides of the dough sheet to improve flow. This eliminates the need for oil on the production line, even when working with ‘sticky’ dough, reducing mess.

The upgraded line helps bakeries meet consumer demand for artisan-style bread products while minimizing waste and labor. The simplified modular design, with no need for additional tooling, means operators can achieve extremely fast changeovers. This allows for multiple changes per day with minimal delays. The system’s ‘toolless sanitation’ design makes changeovers even faster, allowing for easy cleaning and access to all parts of the line for maintenance. The AMF Tromp system complies with the EHEDG hygienic design guidelines.

The new line has been developed following extensive research, responding directly to bakers’ requirements. It offers full modular flexibility, compatibility with other AMF Bakery Systems products, and a range of precision tooling. This includes an inline rounder capable of producing boules of up to 1 kg and a top and bottom brush system to remove excess flour. Many make-up and decoration features are available, such as top and bottom seeding, automated inline water splitting and precision molding for products of different shapes and sizes.

More sustainable production was another key design consideration, with features that help reduce waste, and water and energy consumption. One example is the dough centring unit, which ensures minimal dough trimming, resulting in less waste. Other design improvements and the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance product accuracy further reduce dough waste. The system’s ‘open’ design also means less water and energy are required for cleaning.

For quick changeover packaging solutions, AMF PackTech also brings to iba high-speed, reliable solutions for bread slicing and bagging. They will be showcasing the recipe-driven Saber 75S Band Slicer and Mark 75S Bread Bagger. These safe, serviceable, and sanitary solutions improve the packaging process by introducing a series of automated adjustments that minimize operator intervention and improve product consistency. Operator safety is improved with AMF’s patented finger safe flight design and better access for loaf handling by eliminating tunnel guarding. All PackTech equipment is engineered with reliability in mind for simple operation to ensure optimal package quality and maximum product freshness.