STEAM FOR SHINE, TEXTURE, AND FLAVOR
Bakery and Pastry
Steam for the agri-food industry in the bakery and pastry sector
GICONMES equipment is essential in achieving the high product quality that our customers obtain.
STEAM BOILERS FOR THE BAKERY, PASTRY, AND CONFECTIONERY SECTOR
Improving quality and hygiene in bakeries and pastry shops with the power of steam
In the bakery sector, two key aspects determine the excellent quality of the products (bread, pastries, cookies, cakes, etc.)
One is the use of sourdough, and the second is water. Water, as an ingredient, plays a crucial role in the fermentation of the dough and in the baking process. The texture, color, shine, and flavor depend on the water transformed into steam that is introduced during the process.
Bakers often use steam to give the crust a shiny appearance and prevent it from cracking during baking.
Shine and cracking are crucial quality factors for bakers and depend on: i) the ingredients and recipes used, as well as ii) the efficient operation of the oven, where the temperature is evenly transmitted through culinary steam, coming into contact with the product.
In addition to the heating processes described above, Giconmes has developed specific conveyor-cleaning automation systems for these industries. Water savings (up to 85%), reduced direct labor, increased productivity, and improved cleanliness standards are the main criteria that specialists in the sector consider when adopting our automation systems.
Steam Generators
The most commonly used models in the bakery and pastry industry.
Generador de vapor fijo con 6 configuraciones disponibles. Ofrece un potencia variable de 20 a 60 kW, con caldera de 60 litros y una producción de vapor de hasta 80 Kg/h.
Generador de vapor eléctrico con 3 configuraciones disponibles. Ofrece un potencia variable de 80 a 120 kW, con dos calderas de 60 litros y una producción de vapor de hasta 160 Kg/h.
Generador de vapor eléctrico con 3 configuraciones disponibles. Ofrece un potencia variable de 125 a 180kW, con tres calderas de 60 litros, cada una y una producción de vapor de hasta 240 Kg/h.
Automatismo para limpieza de transportadores de lona. Incorpora un cepillo giratorio en su interior para facilitar la eliminación de residuo grosero. Se alimenta con un generador de vapor y se extrae la suciedad con un aspirador de alta capacidad
Automatismo para transportadores de lona dónde el residuo no es exigente. Se alimenta con un generador de vapor y el residuo se extrae con un aspirador de alta potencia
Automatismo para limpieza de transportadores modulares en dónde un spinner aplica vapor a alta presión sobre el transportador a sanitizar. Es alimentado con un generador de vapor de al menos 20kW
Automatismo para limpieza de bandejas utilizadas en el sector alimentario. El sistema incorpora un jet system para aplicar vapor a alta presión sobre las bandejas
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Types of steam boilers applicable
to the bakery industry.
Calderas eléctricas para transmisión de calor en entornos industriales
Generadores de vapor de la serie NGV, estáticos y de funcionamiento eléctrico. Capaces de suministrar potencias comprendidas entre los 6kW y los 180kW. Concebidos para aplicaciones industriales de transmisión de calor.
Automatismos para limpieza y desinfección en entornos industriales
Optimice su productividad manteniendo elementos industriales como transportadores y bandejas limpios y funcionando correctamente. Sabemos que las necesidades son muy variadas y que no existe una única solución de limpieza que se adapte a todas las industrias
Generadores de vapor de la serie RGV, móviles, de funcionamiento electrico y fabricados en acero inoxidable. Capaces de suministrar potencias comprendidas entre los 8kW y los 54kW. Concebidos para actividades de limpieza y desinfección
FAQs.
We understand that many questions may arise. Here are some of the most common ones:
There are no emissions other than those generated in the electricity production process. Therefore, they can be neutral depending on the electric power mix. Electric steam boilers are the present and the future.
Absolutely. In fact, it is recommended to achieve maximum efficiency. There is no problem with remote control as long as the current regulations are respected.
A steam generator is a pressure vessel that, along with the network of pipes, is subject to regulatory control and complementary technical instructions, as stated in the Regulation published in Royal Decree 809/2021, dated September 21st. The maintenance is divided into a part that is simple for the owner to fulfill:
- Familiarize yourself with and apply the manufacturer’s instructions regarding the use, safety measures, and maintenance.
- Do not put the installation into service or prevent the operation of pressure equipment if the requirements of the Regulation are not met.
- Keep at least the following documentation of the pressure equipment while they are installed: Declaration of conformity, manufacturer’s instructions if applicable, and, if applicable, installation certificate, along with other supporting documentation (such as Installation Project, a record of the last periodic inspection, certifications of equipment repairs or modifications, as well as any other documentation required by the corresponding complementary technical instruction (ITC) of this regulation). For specific details, please refer to Annex IV of the regulation. This documentation should be made available to the competent authority of the autonomous community and to companies performing maintenance, repair, or periodic inspections.
- Use the pressure equipment within its intended operating limits as specified by the manufacturer and take it out of service if it no longer meets the necessary safety requirements.
- Perform maintenance on the installations, pressure equipment, safety accessories, and control devices in accordance with the operating conditions and manufacturer’s instructions, ensuring they are inspected at least once a year.
- Arrange for the performance of the periodic inspections corresponding to them in accordance with the provisions of Article 6 of the regulation.
- Maintain an up-to-date record of the pressure equipment belonging to categories I to IV, as defined in RD 709/2015, of July 24, or equipment assimilated to these categories according to Article 3.2 of the regulation, as well as their installations.
It is known that by applying heat to water, it transforms into steam at the boiling point under atmospheric pressure. From there, depending on the required degree of steam saturation for its proper application, we need to increase the pressure to obtain higher temperature. To change the temperature and saturation level of steam, the pressure must be modified.
It is a unit of pressure equivalent to 1 kg/cm², 0.98 atmospheres, or 14.50 PSI.
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