Dough cylinders are essential equipment in the baking industry, used to stretch and shape dough for bread, cakes, puff pastry, among other bakery products. Let's explore what they are for, how they work and mention some common types used in the baking industry:
What is it for:
Dough Extension and Lamination:
Pasta cylinders are designed to roll out dough, creating uniform, thin sheets. This is crucial for various baking recipes, such as croissants, puff pastries, pie doughs, among others.
Dough Modeling:
They allow you to shape the dough into different thicknesses and shapes, according to the specific needs of the final product.
Consistency in Production:
They provide consistency in production, ensuring that the dough has the desired dimensions and thickness in a uniform way.
How it works:
Dough Feed:
The dough is fed manually or through an automatic system into the cylinders.
Pressure and Extension Roller:
The cylinders apply pressure to the dough as it passes between extension rollers. The pressure can be adjusted to control the thickness of the dough.
Laminating Roll:
In some cases, the cylinder can be equipped with additional laminating rollers, allowing the creation of layers in puff pastry, for example.
Additional Cutting or Shaping:
After the dough has been stretched, in some cases it may be passed through other devices for additional cutting or shaping, depending on the desired end product.
Common Types of Dough Cylinders in the Bakery Industry:
Bench Dough Cylinders:
Smaller models, often used in bakeries for smaller-scale productions. They can be manual or motorized.
Table Dough Cylinders:
They are mounted on a table and can have a more continuous power supply. They are often motorized for more efficient production.
Vertical Mass Cylinders:
They can be mounted vertically to optimize space and are useful in kitchens or bakeries with limited space.
Reversible Mass Cylinders:
They allow the dough to be fed and rolled in both directions, providing a more efficient process.
Automatic Dough Cylinders:
Fully automated, controlled by computers, they are capable of adjusting the pressure and thickness of the dough on a programmed basis.
Dough Cylinders for Puff Pastries:
Designed specifically for the production of puff pastry, where layering is crucial.
Pizza Dough Cylinders:
Specific for the production of pizza dough, and can have a larger diameter to cover the pizza area.
Mass Cylinders for Specific Masses:
There are models designed to meet specific requirements, such as the production of certain types of pasta.
The choice of the type of dough cylinder will depend on the production volume, available space, the variety of products to be manufactured and the specific resources required for the operation. This equipment plays a crucial role in the bakery and baking industry, ensuring the consistency and quality of final products. |
