Baking ovens are major equipment for any bakery process . Major function of baking oven is to heat the wet dough ,batter to a temperature where it becomes baked with desired texture and taste . Baking removes the moisture which helps in improving shelf life of the baked products plus it kills any microbes in the dough at a higher temperature .Accessories to baking oven are circulating fan , steam extraction , chimneys , safety explosion doors , fire tube , burners , drive ,temperature controller and indicators , fuel system with baking moulds and wire bands.Bakery ovens selection also take dimensions into consideration such as height ,width , weight , chimney dimensions , foundation method , electrical wiring and automation.Types of oven used in bakery are classified on several factors .
Types of oven for baking can be classified by
- Rack Oven / Deck Oven
- Rotary Rack oven
- Travelling Oven
- Tunnel Ovens
- Swing Tray Ovens
- Con Tray Ovens
- Manual Loading
- Automatic Loading
Heating
- Direct Heating ovens
- Indirect Heating Ovens
- Hybrid Ovens
Loading
- Top Loading Ovens
- Front Loading
Fuel Used
- Diesel Ovens
- Gas Ovens
- Electric Ovens
- Infra red
Wire Bands
- Articulated Wire bands
- Flat Steel bands
- Modular bands
Length or Width
- 1.5 mtr Band width Oven
- 1.2mtr Band width Oven
- 1.0 mtr Band width Oven
- 0.8 mtr Band width Oven
- 4/5/6/7/8 Zone Ovens
As Per Design
- Mark III Oven
- TRP Ovens
- Mark II Ovens
Tension Arrangement
- Pneumatic
- Mechanical