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Ordelmans Case - Pré Pain Netherlands

Pré Pain

Pré Pain, a prominent bakery producer, approached us with a specific challenge: they needed a flour spreader that could spread flour evenly on a width of 25 rolls, without any smearing. It was essential that the flour land only on the buns and not before or after.

Challenge
Spreading flour evenly and accurately without smearing was a complex task facing Pré Pain . They sought a solution that would allow the flour to be sprinkled precisely on the buns without spreading to adjacent surfaces. In addition, it was important to develop a mechanism that could detect when the buns arrived in order to sprinkle flour at the right time.

Solution

Ordelmans took up the challenge and developed an advanced flour spreader that met the needs of Pré Pain. The process was as follows:

  1. Extensive testing: Ordelmans conducted extensive tests with different techniques, materials and vibration options to find the best way to spread flour evenly without clumping or bridging. These tests focused on optimizing the spreading pattern and minimizing smearing.
  2. Customer involvement: Pré Pain was closely involved in the development process. They visited Ordelmans 's facilities several times to review the spreading pattern and provide feedback. This enabled Ordelmans to improve prototypes and ultimately create the optimal design of the machine.
  3. Machine design and manufacturing: After several iterations and design improvements, Ordelmans drew the final machine and began manufacturing it. The flour spreader was customized to meet the specific requirements of Pré Pain.
  4. Advanced sensor technology: The flour spreader was equipped with advanced sensors to detect when the rolls arrive. If no rolls are present, air cylinders shut down the flour spreader to prevent waste. This ensured a precise and efficient spreading process.

Thanks to the cooperation with Ordelmans , Pré Pain gained several advantages:

Precise spreading pattern

The advanced flour spreader provides precise and even spreading on a width of 25 rolls. The flour is spread precisely on the rolls without smearing on adjacent surfaces.

Preventing waste

The use of sensor technology and air cylinders ensures that flour is spread only when the rolls are present. This minimizes waste and optimizes the use of raw materials.

Efficiency and quality

The automated flour spreader improves the efficiency of the production process and increases the quality of finished products. It ensures consistency and accuracy in flour spreading, improving overall product quality.