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AMF Bakery Systems sets the industry standard with state-of-the-art equipment. Turn the page to learn more

At AMF, we design the future today.

We collaborate with you to engineer the best solutions from mixer to marketplace.

AMF is the world leader in bakery automation solutions. Our selection of Complete Bakery Systems sets the standard in the baking industry.

Our expert engineers consider every facet of your system design, because we believe effi ciency is measured in more than simple units per hour.

It’s about minimizing cost with interchangeable parts and streamlining operator controls for ease of use.

AMF Bakery Systems is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, USA, with a network of regional offices and manufacturing facilities located in the USA, Canada, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.

We craft effi cient machines that are easier to use, easier to clean, and easier to maintain.

We collaborate with you to engineer the best solutions from mixer to marketplace.

DOUGH DISTRIBUTIONProvides efficient movement and handling of raw dough to meet the highest production demands and sanitation standards. Dough handling equipment includes:

Custom Conveyors

Dough Pumps

Chunkers

Feeders

TROUGH SYSTEMSRaise, lower, and transfer dough with AMF’s custom config-ured, stainless steel trough hoists and dough troughs.

Introducing Continuous Mixing for more effi cient, consistent bun and roll production. Working together, AMF Bakery Systems and Reading Bakery Systems bring the most advanced Continuous Mixing technologies to the bun and roll industry.

Continuous Mixing

Quickly developing strong bonds in gluten strands allows for peak development and consistent delivery, offering:

Maximum water absorption, reducing the cost of ingredients for improved yield

Improved reliability and repeatability

Reduced labor and improved sanitation

Consistent time between mixing and further processing

BATCH OR CONTINUOUS?

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FERMENTATION ROOMSProviding superior quality control when conditioning bread or buns to meet specific production requirements. Efficient operation with pre-programmed cycle times with semi-automatic or automatic options.

Heavy-duty, horizontal Offset Tilt Bowl Mixer allows for fully automated dough discharge up to 3,200 lbs. with a standard 140° tilt.

HORIZONTAL BATCH MIXERS – 400 LB. TO 3,200 LB. CAPACITYSuitable for bread, buns, rolls, pizza, fl our tortillas, english muffi ns, and yeast-raised sweet goods. AMF Mixers offer fl exibility in capacity, reliable performance, and innovative mixing technology.

With an open framed design, the Direct Drive Mixer allows for easier mainte-nance with a standard 120° tilt and up to 800 lb. capacity.

Most robust frame and bowl design in the industry, the Tilt Bowl Mixer maximizes glycol cooling efficiency for optimal dough temperature control up to 3,200 lbs. with an optional 140° tilt.

Revolutionary Open Framed Mixer features a simple, sanitary design with Round SS open frame construction and conventional drive design for maximum reliability. No hydraulics or chains.

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capacity: up to 800 lb. capacity: up to 3200 lb. capacity: up to 3200 lb. tilt: 120° tilt: 140° tilt: 120°

NEW BOWL DESIGN FOR LONG LIFE AND EXCELLENT COOLING.

COMING SOON

Better Dough. Better Bread.

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DOUGH DIVIDERS & ROUNDERSAchieve precision dough division and rounding for high-speed bread production featuring the industry’s latest technology matched to your product needs.

Conical Dough RounderThe Conical Dough Rounder’s superior rounding process helps seal fermentation gases inside dough balls.

ServoTech Divider Gentle dough handling with precise scaling. The ServoTech Divider controls dough chamber volume to maintain first-in, first-out processing.

Volumetric DividerThe reliability of the Volumetric Divider is complemented by the heavy stainless steel design. Available as 5-,6-,7- or 8-pocket divider.

EXTRUSION

New generation extrusion divider design, BreadFlex implements a simple, low-pressure dividing process to produce more consistent product with excellent scaling accuracy and improved line effi ciencies. BreadFlex, the fi rst of the DoFlex series for bread makeup, features ultra-low shear metering for improved product quality for tight and open grains. EXTRUSION

VOLUMETRIC OR EXTRUSION?

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Effi ciency. Accuracy. Control.

AMF’s Intermediate Proofer Equipped with an advanced dough ball transfer system from loader buckets to proofer trays, AMF’s Intermediate Proofer eliminates the chute to prevent dough hesitation or sticking.

SHEETER/MOULDER/PANNER

Straight Line SMPStraight Line SMP provides automation for up to 110 pan baked bread loaves per minute. Adjustable sheeting rolls and variable speed for 8 oz. to 56 oz. dough pieces.

Super S Cross Grain SMPSuper S Cross Grain SMP is designed for efficient cross-grain moulding to provide unique grain structure, up to 110 loaves per minute. Also available in the Tend’r Kurl configuration.

Advanced Dough Divider The Advanced Dough Divider featuring AMF’s NEW vector extrusion technology increases product yield, reducing waste and improving product uniformity.

Bread Belt RoundersBread Belt Rounders use a poly-stick round-ing belt while preventing dough stickage without dusting flour, for excellent rounding.

Flouring Application Flouring Application and Recycling System distributes uniform flouring to prevent stick-ing in downstream operations, designed for efficient flour containment and recycling. no need for an intermediate proofer!

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DOUGH DIVIDERS & ROUNDERS RollFlex DividerSmall footprint extrusion bun divider design with ultra-low shear metering for improved product quality and built-in developer for superior product consistency and scaling. Direct replacement for K-Heads and early generation extru-sion roll dividers.

Model K Divider HeadGentle volumetric bun, roll, and muffin dividing with improved design for extended machine life and more precise scaling. Replacement K-Heads available in 4 or 6 across configurations.

DoFlex Divider Low-pressure dividing process

Ultra-low shear meteringThe revolutionary new DoFlex dividing technology implements a simple, low-pressure dividing process to produce more consistent product with excellent scaling accuracy and improved line effi ciencies.

now available as a new divider for bread, rolls, buns, and muffins.

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BUN SYSTEMS

Accupan High-SpeedBun SystemsNew Vector technology offers outstanding scaling. Servo driven synchronization of all gates provides the latest automated techno-logy for high-speed bun and roll production, -up to 5,800 dozen buns per hour.

Apex Mini Bun System Features the latest electronic and mechanical designs coupled with operating simplicity and Accumax extrusion divider technology for lower-speed bun and roll producers.

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High-Speed Bun DividerFor highest speed production in soft buns, HBD divider produces more than 5,000 dozen buns per hour with the most accurate scaling available. AMF’s NEW vector extrusion divider design decreases dough shear for the best consistency and quality.

Streamline operations with the Combo-Mat Bread and Bun Makeup System, automating processes from dividing through panning of bread and bun product with AMF’s state-of-the-art extrusion dividing technology.

Low-pressure dividing process

Ultra-low shear metering

flour reclaim systems available5,800 buns per hour

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Effi ciency. Accuracy. Control.

AMF BakeTech Continuous OvenComplete heat control for the most consistent baking and system reliability:

Most available configurations and radiuses to fit virtually any layout

Exclusive, interchangeable dual drive system for even load distribution and reduced horsepower equipment

Simple, dependable, and inexpensive Champion Spark Plug Ignition System

Sealed, bolted track curves provide more rigidity, longer track life, and easier replacement

AMF BakeTech Continuous ProoferComplete heat control for the most consistent baking and system reliability:

All AMF BakeTech Continuous Proofer and Oven electrical systems go through a thorough in-house check out and extensive simulation testing prior to shipment, no surprises at start-up

Superior air circulation with a high-efficiency stainless steel fan

NASA-developed, thin fi lm, non-toxic, ceramic nanoparticle materials with high emissivity and heat re-radiation capabili-ties. Available as a thermal effi ciency option for all oven types.Emisshield Systems improve the uniformity and waveband width of the infrared heat, resulting in more effi cient baking of the bread. Increases overall effi ciency of the oven, allowing baking energy savings, production increases, reduced air emissions, and improved product quality.

EMISSHIELD

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VESTA Indirect Fired Tunnel OvenLateral heat management system for even baking of hearth breads and rolls, pan breads and buns, bagels and more:

available Precision high-saturation steam system for higher quality bake

Best main drive system in the industry with quadruple reduction gears, hydraulic tensioning, triplex chains, and double drive rollers for heavy loads

Precise belt tracking system to extend belt life and eliminate belt skewing

Hydraulic belt tensioning for consistent pressure and fully relaxed cooling

Vesta Direct Fired Tray & Tunnel OvensNewly designed with computer-aided engineering and scientifi c modeling:

Guardian Chain Management System maximizes chain life

available Emisshield Technology increases product quality and reduces energy 15-20%

High-Efficiency Coloraider System provides greater heat transfer with improved evenness

Provides smoother transfers

Distributed I/O and Quick Connect Wiring faster installation and easier maintenance

More reliable baking with improved heavy-duty tray design and superior quality oven chain

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Vesta Direct Fired Tray & Tunnel OvensNewly designed with computer-aided engineering and scientifi c modeling:

n Management System maximizes

Boost Your Bottom Line.

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Magnetic Pan Stacker/UnstackerSmooth pan handling with a modular design for multiple configurations. Available with fully automatic pan adjustment controls.

Pan & Lid Conveyor, Switches & DivertersFeaturing a variety of conveyors, pan/lid switches, and diverters for both bread and bun systems, including AMF BakeTech horizontal switches with Intralox belting. Designed to divert products from one conveyor into two or three receiving lines.

AMF’s Articulating Arm Robotic Pan & Lid Stacker and Unstacker has the fl exibility to handle bun pans, bread pans, and lids at the same time, picking multiple units per cycle for a wide range of production requirements

Robotic Pan & Lid Stacker

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The innovative PALSUS Pan & Lid Stacker and Unstacker requires 70% fewer moving parts than conventional mechanical units with a soft touch end-of-arm tool for quieter operation and gentler pan handling.

PALSUS Pan & Lid Stacker

Roto-Vac DepannersIdeal for inline depanning of bread, rolls, bagels, croissants, pizza, and other specialty products, Roto-Vac’s air jet as-sembly loosens the product from the pan as product is gently removed by vacuum cups.

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Magnetic Pan Stacker/UnstackerSmooth pan handling with a modular design for multiple configurations. Available with fully automatic pan adjustment controls.

Lid Stacker/UnstackerAutomated combination lid stacker and unstacker allows for gentle pan recycling through the unit, with improved controls for reduced operating noise and gentler lid handling.

Product CoolersSpiral, Racetrack and BakeTech MaxiSaver product coolers are designed for the most efficient use of available plant space.

PATENT PENDING

PALSUS Pan & Lid Stacker

Gentler Handling. Longer Life.

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HS40 Bulk Bun Packer is designed for effi cient, high-speed bulk bun packaging, up to 40 packages per minute. New design features, including improved infeed frame design, metering, and a dual band slicer for increased reliability, effi ciency, and package quality.

HS40 Bulk Bun Packer

new impulse cross seal and cut system provides the strongest seal available while eliminating high-maintenance seal bars, delivering a cutting system that requires no knife.

Combo Slicer/BaggerCombination Bread Slicer and Bagger’s integrated design improves packaging performance with a smaller footprint. Combined controls and elimination of the transfer plate ease operation for better control of the product between the slicer and bagger. A patented pendulum scoop drive provides the smoothest scoop operation at all operating speeds.

Mark 60/75 Bread BaggersHigh-speed modular concept for reduced production down-time and ease of maintenance. An advanced drive design handles speeds up to 75 loaves per minute with its compact design for minimal floor space.

currently in development: AMF’s Variety Bun Bagger will provide packaging fl exibility for a variety of product types and speeds. With a cleaner frame design and improved sanitary access, the reduced footprint of the Variety Bun Bagger will easily replace existing machines for higher throughput capability.

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Saber 60/75 Bread SlicersPrecision, high-quality bread slicing for a variety of loaves. An efficient design requires minimal parts for reduced mainte-nance and reduced downtime. A wide model unit is available, allowing for a wider slice range and slice count.

Bulk Bun Basket LoaderGently places packaged bun and roll products automatically in shipping trays in single or double layers for institutional, restaurant, and fast food customers.

currently in development: AMF’s Variety Bun Bagger will provide packaging fl exibility for a variety of product types and speeds. With a cleaner frame design and improved sanitary access, the reduced footprint of the Variety Bun Bagger will easily replace existing machines for higher throughput capability.

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Versapak DepannerGantry-style robotic depanner gently removes buns and rolls from pans and places them into boxed trays for packaging.

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efficient design requires minimal parts for reduced mainte-nance and reduced downtime. A wide model unit is available, allowing for a wider slice range and slice count.

Do More with Packaging.

Product Orienter Basket LoaderAutomatically load packages of bread, buns, rolls, and bagels into baskets or trays. The pattern former eliminates manual labor and can make hundreds of different patterns for efficient packing.

Basket & Tray Conveyors, Switches & DivertersA wide variety of designs, including full- or partial-width conveyor. High-speed vertical, horizontal, pivotal, and swing arm switches and diverters available.

Versaloader Robotic Basket LoaderGantry-style robotic basket loading of packaged bread, buns rolls and other baked products into baskets or trays. Higher loading speed on a wide variety of basket configurations.

Articulating Arm Basket/Case LoaderFour-axis robotic loader designed for increased layout flexibility and maximum versatility. Handles a wide variety of basket and case loading applications, including U board insertion into corrugated cases.

Uni-Body Basket Stacker/UnstackerThe Uni-body basket stacker and unstacker design creates a commonality between both units for improved maintenance and reduced replacement parts. Compatible with existing unit footprints for easier upgrade and accessibility. Automatically loads or unloads a stack of filled baskets onto or from a dolly for transport with smooth transfer and load design. Available in single or double stack design.

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Automatically loads a stack of fi lled baskets onto a dolly for product transport with smooth transfer and load design. Unloader is designed to receive a stack of baskets on a dolly and gently remove the stack of empty baskets from the dolly and feed them to the basket unstacker.

Millennium Dolly Loader/Unloader

available in single and double stack designs.

Manual dolly loaders and unloaders also available.

AMF’s Basket Denester/RenesterDenester automatically separates cross-nested baskets after being discharged from an AMF Bottom Out Unstacker, up to 34 baskets per minute. A basket renester is also available to create cross-nested basket pairs.

Trash Removal & Basket Washing SystemsTrash removal systems automatically remove dry trash from returned baskets prior to washing or reloading. Available in cascading, horizontal, and vacuum configurations. Systems are custom configured to meet specific washing and drying requirements. Engineered for outstanding performance, function, reliability, and resource conservation.

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Versapak Case LoaderEconomical, gantry-style robotic case packer for a wide variety of horizontal loading applications for high speed, heavy payload, and robotic precision. Offering the smallest available footprint for a wide variety of secondary packaging applications, including non-bread items (cake, muffins).

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Complete Tortilla Makeup Systems

Features extrusion dividing technology combined with an AMF intermediate proofer for improved performance and superior product quality.

String King Roll LineA complete string line system produces a wide variety of string roll and bread products in a variety of production configurations.

KX-T Specialty DividerIdeal for tortilla, frozen and hard roll dough with quick and easy product changeover. Precision scaling accuracy on an entire range of products without variation from the beginning to end of the dough.

Higher-speed dividing and rounding allows for full utilization of multiple press or sheeting units.

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Maximize performance and reliability with focused repair and modernization by the experts.

TRAY & TUNNEL OVENS Oven Relocation

Full Rebuilds

Oven Extensions

Digital Temperature Controls

Mercury-Free Switches

Infeed & Discharge Conveyor Conversion to Full-width Intralox Conveyors

New 24 Ounce Combustion Blower

CONTINUOUS OVENS New Enclosures

Chain Cooler

New Automatic Chain Oiler

New Control Panel with PLC Touch Screen

Heat Intensifier Units

CONTINUOUS PROOFERS New Temperature and Humidity PLC

Quick Dump Exhaust Blowers

New Pan Gap Monitor and Misaligned Pan Detector

New Automatic Chain Oiler

New Pan Gap Monitor and Detector Unit

Hydraulic to Electric Drive Conversion

Motorized Rotating Grid Cleaning Brush

Stronger Pan-to-Grid Magnets

Freestanding Proofer Enclosure

ADDITIONAL PRODUCT SERVICE OFFERINGS

OSHA Inspections

Equipment Checkup

Chain Evaluation

Emisshield

Oven Rear Windows

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The Markel Bakery Group is comprised of three industry-

leading manufacturers of commercial baking equipment,

each an industry leader in their market segment. Together,

AMF Bakery Systems, Reading Bakery Systems, and Tromp

Group provide worldwide bakery solutions.

BEYOND BREAD AND BUNS.

MarkelBakeryGroup.com

Complete automated bakery solutions, equipment supply, and engineering expertise for:

• HIGH-SPEED BREAD• BUNS• SOFT ROLLS• ENGLISH MUFFINS• TORTILLAS

Leading global designer and manufacturer of continuous mixing systems and industrial production systems for baked snacks, including:

• PRETZELS• CRACKERS• HARD & SOFT BISCUITS• COOKIES• BAKED CRISPS

These companies supply high-quality food processing equipment with a focus on production lines for:

• CAKES/PIES• WAFFLES• PIZZA• SHEETED BREAD • PASTRIES

AMFBakery.com 1.800.BAKERS.1

ReadingBakery.com(01) 610.693.5816

TrompGroup.nl(01) 804.380.2811

The Markel Bakery Group offers

a wide and growing portfolio of

high-quality solutions for snack

foods, breads and buns, pizza, pies,

pastries, and other food products. BEYOND BREAD AND BUNS.