BAKERY ASSOCIATES

An Eye on Detail   

   At Bakery Associates, we consider all aspects of the oven operation in our design. From installation to operation and maintenance, no detail is overlooked

Installation 

     Our modular construction results in faster oven installations and a more rigid framework structure. The oven feed and discharge end oven framework is shipped to the jobsite pre-assembled. The oven side walls are pre-assembled and shipped to the jobsite in 20’ lengths or less, mounted on caster rollers for ease in movement into desired installation position. All air recirculation ductwork and air/gas burner piping is pre-cut and painted, ready for assembly. The roof mounted hearth drive base and perimeter oven roof railing comes pre-assembled, requiring only bolting in place. Hearth plates or grids are easily and quickly attached to the hearth chain using bolts and lock-nuts.  The end result is an oven installation that is much faster and less expensive than standard, built on jobsite installations.

Maintenance

    The oven roof and floor are smooth and flat for easier cleaning. Hinged cleanout doors are located on both sides of the oven along the entire length at floor level for easy access to oven debris removal. A baffle free area below the bottom burners allow debris to fall to the oven floor for easy removal and prevents the dangerous situation of debris building up around burners. An open side shell design allows easy access to the oven burners for maintenance and oven operation adjustments.

Baking

  In the design of our oven, there is one overall criteria that takes precedence over all others, the creation of a baking atmosphere that is consistent and repeatable. This is accomplished with the proper placement of burners, recirculation injector tubes, exhaust fans and temperature probes. Exhaust is removed from the bake chamber by means of a plenum chamber located above and along the full width and length of the baking chamber. This plenum chamber results in a more even removal of oven exhaust throughout the entire baking chamber when compared to the single point removal system found in other ovens. Oven temperature zoning is performed in 20’ sections with completely independent top and bottom burner control. Air recirculation is also completely independent top and bottom zoning, providing the ability to completely shut down a top zone with no effect on the lower bottom zone. A sophisticated PLC control system automatically operates all aspects of the baking process while a simple user interface operator screen is easily mastered by the first time user.

Custom Orders are Standard

   Custom oven sizes are no problem. Our modular design allows us to easily fabricate any oven length and width to best fit your production needs. Oven bake surface widths up to 13’4” and oven lengths up 200’ are available. Plate and grid hearths are available. Grids are fabricated using heavy 5/16” wire loops and are available in 6”, 8” and 12” widths. Oven hearth plates, 1/4” thick, are available in 4” or 6” widths. Let us show you what Bakery Associates can do for you.