Spray Equipment for the Baking and Food Industries
Spray technology plays an essential role across a diverse range of operations in commercial baking and food manufacturing – from applying coatings, release agents or anti-microbial treatments to lubricating conveyors or cleaning tanks.
SCT offers a selection of trusted spray equipment suitable for applications in the baking and food industries. We also offer expert advice and custom-designed, automated spray systems.
Automatic spray gun for bakery and food applications
The Krautzberger RA 6 is a durable, high-performance air-atomising gun suitable for spraying fluids, such as bakery release agents.
Manual spray guns for bakery and food applications
Manual spray guns must be properly cleaned and sanitised after each use. That said, they’re an affordable option for smaller-scale commercial baking and food manufacturing operations.
Both recommended sprayers are exceptionally versatile.
While not made specifically for the food industry, the AZ3-HTE2 and W301 feature stainless steel nozzles, sturdy construction, and the ability to spray fluids with different viscosities – oils, glazes, egg washes, flavourings and other edible coatings.
For advice on, and information about, specialist spray and transfer solutions for the food industry, including food-safe transfer pumps and spray solutions, please contact SCT directly.
Spray applications in the baking industry
Spray guns provide precise and uniform applications of coatings to baked goods and bakery equipment.
They reduce waste and optimise production processes, saving bakeries time and money.
Some typical applications of spraying technology in commercial bakeries are:
- glazing pies, bread and pastries
- applying oil coatings and release agents to baking pans
- spraying products with preservatives and mould inhibitors to extend shelf life
- adding frosting and viscous syrup, caramel and chocolate toppings to cakes and doughnuts.
What to look for in a commercial baking sprayer
An efficient and reliable spray solution is essential to achieving quality baked goods.
The type of spray gun – manual or automatic – is a key consideration, and should conform to baking processes and requirements.
These are other factors to consider when selecting a commercial sprayer for baking applications.
Quality of build
Spray guns made from strong, corrosion-resistant materials, such as stainless steel, are sufficiently durable to meet the arduous demands of commercial baking. They have a longer lifespan, and are easier to clean, thereby maximising food safety.
Ease of operation
Lightweight sprayers, designed to fit snugly in the hand, are more user-friendly, even over extended periods of operation. Adjustable settings are preferable, as they offer complete control and precision in terms of the intensity and pattern of spray.
Accessories
Equipment that supports a range of nozzle sizes and interchangeable cups offers optimal agility, and is capable of delivering a wider range of coating applications.
Maintenance
Sprayers that can be disassembled, and feature polished finishes and removable parts, are easier to clean and maintain. Ideally, spares should be affordable and readily available.
Spray applications in the food and beverage industries
Spray equipment plays a major role in food safety, a critical factor in the food and beverage industries.
It’s used to apply anti-microbials to meat, fish, poultry and cheese, and the packaging it is presented in. That way, the shelf life of food is extended, and consumers are protected from pathogens.
Edible coatings and toppings are sprayed onto products such as crisps, cereals and biscuits, adding to the product’s flavour, texture and appearance.
Chemicals and sanitisers are applied to food processing equipment. The gun’s fine atomised spray is particularly effective at cleaning and sanitising hard to reach places.
Advantages of automated spray solutions
The use of automated spray equipment in the baking and food industries can:
- reduce over-spray
- eliminate waste of costly coatings and ingredients
- enhance production processes
- improve product quality
- minimise manual tasks
- limit down-time
- boost food safety
- lower production costs.
For advice on the most efficient and cost-effective spray equipment for the baking and food industries, contact us at SCT.
