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BAKERY SYSTEMS INC.

BSI

Pack Saver Bulk Packaging System

The Pack Saver system is a net weight bulk packaging machine for filling boxes,bags, drums, or other type packaging contaner. The desired net weight is delivered into the package container ready for sealing and shipping. Frozen dough products are comonly packaged with systems like the Pack Saver. Pet food and treats are also packaged with these machines. The system consists of one or more weigh buckets to accomodate faster line speeds. The items to be packaged are conveyed to the systems bulk vibratory feeder pan.The items are then segregated into a fast feed conveyor and a slow feed conveyor. Vibrating feeeders may be used in place of conveyors. When the package is in position to be filled the fast and slow conveyors start delivering items into the weight bucket. As the item weight approaches the desired amount the fast feed halts and the slow feed runs until the target amount is achieved.   The content of the weight bucket is then emptied out of the weigh bucket into the package. 

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The above photo shows a box packer for frozen bread sticks, and this system fills a lined box with a cinamon and sugar blend.

The baking industry faces challenges from rising ingredient and resource costs, impacting one of our essential food staples. A key strategy to minimize ingredient overuse is ensuring consistent portion weights.

Dough dividers typically portion based on volumetric measures, either by the size of a pocket or through mass flow with an extruder nozzle and rotary knife. However, variations in yeast and other ingredients can affect the density of mixed dough due to gassing and absorption. Relying on random weight samples taken at lengthy intervals often fails to provide sufficient data for operators to make necessary scaling adjustments to counteract weight discrepancies.

When dough pieces are too heavy, it leads to increased manufacturing costs and quality issues, such as difficulties in slicing, packaging, and inconsistent baking results. Conversely, if dough pieces are too light, it can result in package weights falling below label claims, prompting potential actions from the Department of Agriculture's weights and measures division.



 

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