Baker Perkins TruClean 590 heavy-duty rotary moulder

Baker Perkins has upgraded its 590 heavy-duty rotary moulder to a TruClean design to comply with the latest industry standards on hygiene. TheTruClean 590 is primarily used for rotary moulding large, difficult products, particularly pet foods, and is stronger and more powerful than a standard rotary moulder to cope with the extra work required to form these products.

TruClean criteria include accumulating the minimum amount of debris, good visibility into all areas and being able to clean the machine easily and effectively. Three specification levels allow the machine to meet the hygiene requirements and cleaning methods of individual customers.

The rotary moulder is suitable for products that are difficult to make on a conventional moulder. Pet food products are often large and thick, made from developed dough and include abrasive ingredients such as bone meal. They require tight control of process parameters to maintain quality; heavy-duty construction and components are necessary to handle them at high speed. The moulding roll and feed roll have large diameters and the knife assembly is robust and horizontally and vertically adjustable during operation.

The machine’s high efficiency and precise weight control minimise waste; its ease of cleaning, ease of use and fast changeover reduce downtime and labour.

The TruClean machine has been reworked to meet or exceed rising industry hygiene standards in accordance with the GMA’s 10 Principles of Equipment Design and other relevant industry guidelines.