Upgrades

Baker Perkins continuously develops equipment to improve performance, extend service life and reduce cost of ownership.

Many developments are available as upgrades for existing machinery: they address problems such as insufficient capacity, poor reliability and outdated hygiene standards.

SBX Master™ extruders

Co-extrusion system

This straightforward addition to an existing line enables the production of a wide variety of high-value centre-filled products. Extra value is achieved with minimal equipment and without extensive plant modifications.

Barrel extension

Can widen a product range or increase output.

Improved barrel opening and closing

Provides a hydraulic barrel actuator to replace manual opening. At any point during lifting, and when open, the barrel is locked and cannot fall to cause damage and injury

Barrel liner and screw part materials

Reduce wear by switching to materials with enhanced corrosion and abrasion resistance.

Replacement gearboxes

A new range of through-shaft cooled gearboxes offer greater capacity and higher service factors. Like-for-like replacements are also available.

Shaft conversion

A low cost way of improving performance and extending shaft life.

Die replacement for extruders producing expanded snacks

New plate dies eliminate the necessity for skilled operators, cut downtime and ensure product quality.

Rapid change face cutter

Changing the extruder cutter blade can be achieved in 15 minutes with a new design unit – a quarter of the time previously required, and with minimal waste product.

SBX Master™ barrel retrofits

The latest barrel design incorporates replaceable liner inserts providing significant savings in cost of ownership and downtime. After the initial barrel retrofit, further liner replacements are limited to worn sections, not the complete liner. Savings of around 50% can be achieved.

Co-extrusion systems

Crimping rolls

Alternative sets of crimping rolls widen the product range.

Air injection system

This extends the product range enabling production of filled tubes with hollow centres, or gives a lighter texture to the cream filling through additional aeration.