As leading manufacturers of pet treat processing machines and a complete range of other commercial baking equipment, Reading Bakery Systems can help you reduce costs and produce consistent, high-quality products.
Reading Bakery Systems, headquartered in Robesonia, Pennsylvania, is a world leader in the manufacture of commercial bakery equipment. Our experience with pet treats comes from more than 120 years of developing proven solutions in the global snack food industry.
Continuous Mixing Solutions
Continuous Mixing is the process of continuously metering ingredients directly into the mixing chamber to generate a continuous stream of mixed dough at the exit of the mixer. The mixing may be done in stages to ensure all ingredients are incorporated properly.
The Exact EX Continuous Mixer is suitable for the production of both soft/chewy and hard/crunchy dry pet treats and offers many advantages over batch mixing, including:
- No undesirable variations from batch to batch
- Consistent finished weight, size and texture
- Even dough hydration
- Recipe control and repeatability
- High production rates with one mixer
- Completely automated process
- Eliminates chance of contamination
- Can be operated with less labor and energy than batch mixing
Dough Forming Solutions
When you manufacture extruded and co-extruded pet treats, the Reading Pretzel Low Pressure (LP) Extruder will enable you to create a variety of structural, flat and filled extruded and co-extruded shapes and sticks. This option is more flexible and cost-effective than conventional dough forming and sheeting systems for customers who produce a variety of pet treats.
For rotary moulded pet treats, the Thomas L. Green Rotary Moulder efficiently produces high definition, three dimensional shapes by pressing dough into a die roll. The interchangeable die roll is made of engraved brass and can be supplied with segmented rings for simultaneous, multiple shape production.
For sheeted pet treats, the Thomas L. Green Sheeter creates a consistent dough sheet, and Gauging Stations ensure accurate thickness prior to forming. Form scrapless geometric shapes and distinct shapes with the Rotary Cutting Station.
If you produce sticks and nuggets, the single-blade Guillotine Cutter will provide precise, consistent cutting and product separation across the width of the line.
Baking & Drying Equipment
The Reading Pretzel SPECTRUM OVEN® is designed for balanced and consistent baking of dry pet food and dog treats. The single pass convection baking platform offers customers more precise control of product quality and features:
- Radiation, convection and conduction heat transfer options
- Separate heating zones for more precise control
- Repeatable control of time, temperature, humidity and type of heat transfer
- Stainless steel interior construction
A separate optional SPECTRUM Multi-Pass Dryer provides faster oven speeds, greater production throughput, and more process control. The Dryer efficiently reduces product core moistures, improving overall quality and storage characteristics.
To experience the advantages of the world’s most advanced pet treat processing machines from Reading Bakery Systems, click here or call us at (01) 610-693-5816.