In industrial cracker production, the mixing and feeding stages are critical for ensuring consistent dough quality and process reliability. Precise dosing of flour, water, fats, leavening agents, and minor ingredients is followed by controlled mixing to develop the desired dough structure, plasticity, and temperature. The mixed dough is then fed continuously and uniformly to the downstream forming systems (such as sheeters and laminators), often using hopper-fed conveyors or extrusion-based feeding solutions designed to minimize stress and maintain dough integrity. Stable, automated mixing and feeding not only improve product uniformity and texture, but also enhance line efficiency, reduce waste, and support reliable, high-throughput production.

These two stages define the final product’s shape, texture, and flavor. After dough sheeting and gauging, rotary or reciprocating cutters precisely stamp out cracker shapes, often incorporating docking patterns to control blistering and ensure even baking. The cut pieces are transferred carefully onto oven bands to maintain alignment and spacing, which supports uniform heat exposure. In the baking oven—typically a multi-zone convection or hybrid oven—temperature, air flow, and humidity are tightly controlled to drive off moisture, develop structure, and achieve the desired color and snap. Properly synchronized cutting and baking parameters help ensure consistent piece weight, minimal breakage, and a stable, crisp product with a long shelf life.

Make your products unique. Process a variety of fillings and decorations with our equipment. Whether you are filling hollow wafers or building wafer blocks, sprinkling cookies with toppings, filling chocolates with liqueur or Swiss rolls with jam, our machines will give your products that crucial finishing touch your consumers love.

Count on Bühler for proactive support that keeps your operations running smoothly. We deliver a holistic view of asset health and process performance, backed by tailored Service Agreements that provide predictable maintenance, on-demand expert assistance, and transparent KPIs—all aligned to your specific line. When paired with RemoteCare, we spot issues before they escalate, minimize unplanned downtime, and lower your total cost of ownership. The result is greater peace of mind, higher machine availability, and a partner relentlessly focused on your plant’s efficiency.