General - General - Roll Plant Dough Chunker

Applications & Use Cases

• Used in commercial bakeries for portioning large batches of dough prior to further processing.
• Suitable for high-volume production lines requiring consistent dough piece weights.
• Integrated into bread, roll, and pastry production systems to streamline dough handling.
• Utilised by food manufacturers producing various dough-based products.

Typical Specifications

Typical capacity

For this class of equipment, throughput can range from several hundred to over a thousand kilograms of dough per hour, depending on the specific model and dough type.

Power supply

Commonly found on units of this type, a 3-phase industrial power supply (e.g., 400V, 50Hz) is typically required.

Dough type suitability

Generally designed for a wide range of dough consistencies, from soft bread doughs to stiffer pastry doughs.

Construction material

Typically constructed from food-grade stainless steel for hygiene and durability.

Footprint

Dimensions vary, but a dough chunker typically requires a dedicated floor space of approximately 1m x 1m to 2m x 2m, plus access for operation and maintenance.

Output portion size

Units are often adjustable to produce dough chunks of varying weights, typically from a few kilograms up to 20-30kg per chunk.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is a dough chunker used for?

  A dough chunker is used to divide large, bulk quantities of dough into smaller, more manageable portions before they are fed into dough dividers, moulders, or other processing equipment.

• How does a dough chunker improve efficiency?

• Is this equipment suitable for all types of dough?

• What maintenance is typically required for a dough chunker?

• Can a dough chunker be integrated into an existing production line?