Wafers & Snacks

Proven experience in formulating different batter recipes

The repeatability of the characteristics of the wafer and snack batter throughout the year and in different geographical areas is of fundamental importance. Slight variations in the composition of the flours or differences in the temperature of the external environment could, however, compromise the finished product. Moreover, the frequent changes of recipe with different ingredients, depending on the type of batter to be produced, increase the cleaning operations necessary on the machinery.

The Piovan Group offers solutions that guarantee the repeatability of the characteristics of the final product all year round through maximum accuracy and flexibility. The plants, in fact, can be realised with gravimetric loss-in-weight dosing, where each dosing unit is dedicated to a single ingredient. This technology allows precise dosing in any working condition.
Adding the ingredients individually, in the correct order and in a controlled manner to the liquid mixture being formed guarantees the maximum quality of the final product. Piovan also offers the possibility of pre-mixing the ingredients before dissolving them in the dough.
A correct dosing process greatly reduces the need to clean production line machinery. The Group's dosing units are however designed to be extremely easy to clean without the need for dedicated technical assistance.

In-depth knowledge of all processes and consolidated experience, combined with a widespread technical assistance service, allow the Piovan Group to guarantee constant proximity to the customer at a global level.

ACCURACY

FLEXIBILITY

CLEANING

Storage, transport, loss-in-weight dosing and mixing are some of the food ingredient processing phases in which Penta and Fea, the PiovanGroup companies specialised in automation systems for the processing of food ingredients, are able to operate.

Reset

Flour cooling

Electrostatic coating

UNIFORM COATING BY ELECTROSTATIC CHARGE

For every ingredient in powder or granules

Very high aesthetic quality of the finished product
Maximum efficiency in the use of raw materials
Maximum precision and consistency in the application of food powders

Electrostatic coating

UNIFORM COATING BY ELECTROSTATIC CHARGE

PiovanGroup has patented electrostatic coating, a state-of-the-art technology for the application of food powders on sweet and salty products. This technology ensures maximum adherence and uniformity of application of powders and particles on all sides of the product.

Storage

FLEXIBILITY IN DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION

Made for any capacity and transportable anywhere

Stainless steel or aluminium silos
Automated transport operations
Solutions suitable for potentially explosive areas

Storage

FLEXIBILITY IN DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION

Storing raw materials while maximising safety levels and minimising the risk of contamination is crucial in all food processes. PiovanGroup designs and manufactures silos in stainless steel or aluminium alloy for the storage of powder or liquid materials, such as flour, sugar, glucose and chocolate. The Group produces ATEX certified monolithic silos.

Big-Bag Station

UNLOADING STATION

Big-Bag Station

UNLOADING STATION

Maximum customisation

Dust-free
Automatic cleaning filter
Safety devices for the operator

Silos

STORAGE SOLUTION FOR INGREDIENTS IN POWDER AND LIQUID FORM

Silos

STORAGE SOLUTION FOR INGREDIENTS IN POWDER AND LIQUID FORM

Customisable according to customer requirements

ATEX certification
Accurate surface finish
High levels of food safety and hygiene

Sieving

ROBUST, EFFECTIVE AND EASY TO INSPECT SIEVES

For positive pressure, vacuum and gravity conveyor lines

For maximum food safety
Sieving frame made of robust perforated sheet metal
For removing contaminants and impurities

Sieving

ROBUST, EFFECTIVE AND EASY TO INSPECT SIEVES

Industrial sieving of food ingredients is essential to ensure the quality of the finished product. This process ensures the correct size of the product in transit and eliminates any contaminants or impurities larger than the sieve drum screen itself.

Dosing

ACCURATE DOSING AND EASY CLEANING

For dosing from grams to tonnes

Maximum precision and accuracy
Full traceability of all production data
Simplified machine cleaning

Dosing

ACCURATE DOSING AND EASY CLEANING

In food ingredient handling processes, accurate dosing of powders and granular products is essential. PiovanGroup designs a range of loss-in-weight dosers that guarantee absolute dosing precision thanks to a spherical arc. These dosing machines provide, with reference to the relevant recipe, the correct quantity of raw material that can be mixed or directly discharged into the primary operating machines. It is also possible to create a premix between different ingredients, through continuous dosing.

Spheriko

DOSING UNIT FOR RAW MATERIALS IN POWDER FORM

Spheriko

DOSING UNIT FOR RAW MATERIALS IN POWDER FORM

Maximum dosing accuracy

Suitable for handling food powders and additives
Quick and easy connections
Simplified and easy cleaning

Supervision and Process Control

PLANT MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISION SYSTEMS

For each type of plant

Recipe management
Remote assistance and support
Process traceability

Supervision and Process Control

PLANT MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISION SYSTEMS

As in other industrial sectors, as well as in the food sector, to guarantee maximum production efficiency it is necessary to have complete control of the process, in all its phases.

Dehumidification

CLEAN, DRY AIR FOR FOOD PRODUCTION

For installations of all sizes

Maximum product quality
Bactericidal control system
Maximum humidity control

Dehumidification

CLEAN, DRY AIR FOR FOOD PRODUCTION

In the food industry, constant monitoring of the relative humidity level of the air is essential to ensure the highest quality of the finished product. Dehumidifying the ambient air with the highest degree of hygiene is crucial for the transport and storage of ingredients such as flour, cocoa, milk and flavourings. With particular reference to hygroscopic substances, it is essential that the product humidity is as desired for production under all environmental conditions.

DryAir4Food

DRYER FOR THE FOOD INDUSTRY

DryAir4Food

DRYER FOR THE FOOD INDUSTRY

Up to 3,000 m3/h

Extremely compact footprint
Patented rotorsanitisation system
Internal water circuitry

Transport

DENSE AND DILUTE PHASE TRANSPORT WITH PRE-MIXING OPTIONS

Flexible solutions for small and large installations

Pneumatic transport in dense and dilute phase
Pre-mixing of ingredients
Total traceability of all production batches

Transport

DENSE AND DILUTE PHASE TRANSPORT WITH PRE-MIXING OPTIONS

PiovanGroup industrial conveying systems are developed according to engineering design standards for a hygienic and safe process. These solutions are specifically designed and manufactured for the handling of food powders and viscous liquids, including flour, sugar, cocoa, honey, starch and inclusions. Specifically, the Group's conveying systems also allow ingredients to be pre-mixed during their handling.

Mixing

Sugar handling

SPECIFIC SOLUTIONS FOR SUGAR TRANSPORT AND STORAGE

Tailor-made systems for every project

Dense or dilute phase transport
Air drying for maximum moisture control
Shredding with various types of screen grids

Sugar handling

SPECIFIC SOLUTIONS FOR SUGAR TRANSPORT AND STORAGE

The PiovanGroup provides specific solutions for the management and treatment of hygroscopic products such as sugar. More in detail, it designs and manufactures machinery for ambient air drying, conveying, shredding, storage and dosing.

Wafers & Snacks

Storage Silos

Transport

Drying Spheriko

Drying DryAir4Food

Mixing

Sieving

Flour cooling

Electrostatic coating

Electrostatic coating

Storage

Storage

Big-Bag Station

Silos

Sieving

Sieving

Dosing

Dosing

Spheriko

Supervision and Process Control

Supervision and Process Control

Dehumidification

Dehumidification

DryAir4Food

Transport

Transport

Mixing

Sugar handling

Sugar handling

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