The Heart of Your Biscuit Production Line: Choosing the Right Mixer

In the intricate dance of biscuit manufacturing, every step is crucial, but the journey to the perfect biscuit begins with the mixer. This powerhouse of the production line is where flour, sugar, fat, and other ingredients first come together to form the very foundation of your final product. The choice of mixer, therefore, is not a decision to be taken lightly. It directly impacts dough consistency, texture, and ultimately, the quality and appeal of your biscuits. For manufacturers aiming for excellence and efficiency, understanding the nuances of different mixer types is paramount.

Two types of mixers are used in biscuit production lines: vertical and horizontal. Each is designed with specific dough types and production needs in mind.

The Vertical Dough Mixer

The vertical mixer, also known as a spindle mixer, is a cornerstone for producing hard biscuits and crackers, particularly those requiring a fermentation stage. Its design typically involves one or more vertical mixing arms that rotate within a removable bowl.

With strong, vertical mixing action, the gluten structure necessary for hard doughs can be developed effectively. It’s ideal for hard dough, creating the desired snap and texture in the final product. As some kinds of biscuits require fermented doughs, such as soda crackers, vertical dough mixers with removable bowls are a significant advantage. The dough can be mixed and then easily transported in the same bowl to a fermentation room, streamlining the process and minimizing dough handling.

Golden bake vertical mixers are made for durability and ease of use. Our vertical mixers are engineered with dual-speed capabilities. A slower speed can be used to gently combine ingredients, while a higher speed ensures a homogenous and well-developed dough. We also offer a larger capacity model: the three-paddle vertical mixer. We utilize high-quality materials to ensure our mixers withstand the rigors of continuous, heavy-duty production. With food-grade stainless steel contact parts and accessible designs, our vertical mixers are easy to clean and maintain, ensuring compliance with the strictest food safety standards.

The Horizontal Dough Mixer

The horizontal mixer is the industry's go-to solution for snack crackers, semi-sweet biscuits, soft biscuits, cookies, and doughs with a high-fat content. This machine features a horizontal mixing shaft with various types of blades or bars enclosed in a U-shaped trough. The mixer bowls are stainless steel with a water jacket through which cold water is circulated. Otherwise, a heated water jacket may be used to gelatinise potato starches for some snack products such as potato crisps. Horizontal mixers are often favored for high-capacity, continuous production lines. They can be integrated with automated ingredient feeding systems, further enhancing efficiency.

In the past, the stirring blades of the old horizontal mixers were not crossed; that is, the center distance between the two stirring blades was greater than the rotation diameter of the stirring blades. With the increase of stirring capacity, the volume of the mixer with this structure will also increase significantly, and the stirring effect will also become worse with the increase in stirring capacity. Therefore, this type of horizontal mixer is generally suitable for a capacity of less than 300kg.

Golden Bake double sigma arms mixer overcomes the above problems. With double sigma arms, the center distance between arms is less than the rotational diameter of the arms. This design is suitable for both small and large capacity mixing. This design strictly requires that the arms always maintain the same mixing speed and phase angle. Besides, our mixers are equipped with user-friendly control panels, allowing for precise control over mixing times and speeds. This ensures recipe consistency and repeatability, batch after batch.

Choosing Your Perfect Partner in Mixing

The choice between a vertical and a horizontal mixer ultimately depends on the type of biscuits you are producing. At GOLDEN BAKE, we don't just sell machines; we provide solutions. Our team of experts is dedicated to understanding your specific production needs to recommend the mixer that will not only meet but exceed your expectations. By investing in our advanced mixing technology, you are investing in the consistency, quality, and efficiency of your entire biscuit production line.