First Prover

The First Prover accepts dough pieces from the Conical Rounder and relaxes them prior to final moulding. Removing stress from the dough ensures that it can be moulded without tearing and will prove and bake evenly. Using a First Prover enables the resting to be carried out in a controlled, hygienic environment that preserves the rounded shape and provides a well-controlled feed to the moulders. The unit is compact, hygienic and easy to maintain from floor level.

Efficient infeed preserves shape and avoids doubles

Dough pieces are carried through the prover in swing trays that are divided into individual pockets to keep them separate. They are guided into the pockets by a synchronised loading system that ensures there are no gaps and no doubles. The pockets maintain the dough piece shape for presentation to the moulder.

Controlled environment and hygienic operation

The enclosed system maintains the dough in optimum condition. The easily removable pockets are metal detectable and made from a washable plastic mesh which facilitates clean and reliable discharge. An air blower dries the parts in contact with the dough to prevent sticking and an extractor fan reduces humidity build-up.

Compact unit gives high output from a flexible layout

Output from a single prover can range up to 9,200 pieces per hour. The machine can be configured to suit any bakery layout, and the small footprint uses minimal floor space. Discharge may be arranged on either or both sides to suit the bakery layout.

The First Prover accepts dough pieces from the Conical Rounder and relaxes them prior to final moulding. Removing stress from the dough ensures that it can be moulded without tearing and will prove and bake evenly. Using a First Prover enables the resting to be carried out in a controlled, hygienic environment that preserves the rounded shape and provides a well-controlled feed to the moulders. The unit is compact, hygienic and easy to maintain from floor level.

Range

Number of trays: 50, 60 or 100

Pockets per tray: 8

Maximum output: 9,200 pieces per min

Proof time range: 1 to 30 mins

Dough piece weight: 200 to 1,100g

Materials of Construction

Prover Pockets: Polyurethane mesh with metal-detectable plastic carrier

Swing Trays: Stainless steel

Feed buckets: Metal-detectable plastic or aluminium with a low-adhesion coating

Frame: Stainless steel

Covers: Stainless steel

Options

Additional discharge conveyors

System to reduce the number of pockets filled

Ultra-violet sterilising lamps over empty pockets

Heater on air fan to assist drying of empty trays

Connection to bakery process air in place of extraction fans

Fixed platforms with handrails and ladders