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on investment
The Vemag Cookie Dough Depositor from Reiser

Slicing technology

deposits accurate bulk portions into cups and tubs,

Erika Record, a leading distributor of high-quality

and produces pre-formed, ready-to-bake, exact-weight

baking equipment, recently introduced the Ultrasonic

portions. It is easily adjustable to produce a range of

Cutting Machine (UCM). Erika Record and German

exact-weight portions and sizes, and gently handles

based Krumbein Rationell’s partnership has spawned

dough and inclusions without crushing or smearing.

the introduction of smart cutting technology to the
US market since 2010.

At the heart of these systems lies the Vemag Stuffer.
The Vemag features a powerful, positive displacement

Designed for cutting-edge diversity within a small

double-screw pump that provides the highest levels

footprint, the versatile UCM is designed for compact

of portioning accuracy. The double-screw transports

spaces. Capable of cutting square, rectangle, triangle

product extremely gently and without crushing or

and rhombus shapes in cakes or pies; in a baking tray or

smearing. Large inclusions are not damaged or crushed.

a cutting board. The UCM measures 6 ft by 4 ft with a

The Vemag is available in various models and hopper

ﬂexible and precise 6-axis lightweight robotic arm.

capacities to meet any production requirement.
The UCM’s High frequency oscillating titanium blade
For volume operations, Uniﬁller features the Multi-

reduces the adhesion of product residues on the

Piston Depositor, a heavy-duty stainless steel indus-

blade. Although the blade is self-cleaning, an optional

trial depositor. This machine is ideal for volume

super-heated water cleaning station is available.

depositing of muffins, cakes, cupcakes, mousse, ﬁllings, loaf cakes, certain breads and doughs, as well as

Slicers also help you innovate by creating new prod-

sauces, dips, dressings, marinades and salsas. With a

ucts, especially for the rapidly growing snacking

16-gallon removable hopper for easier sanitation and

market. The new mini chip slicer from Oliver

maintenance and easy integration with a conveyor,

Packaging & Equipment Co., for example, makes it

this multiple piston depositor works with various

easy to slice your bakery shrink into unique, proﬁt-

attachments for plopping, spreading, decorating,

able chips. Key features include a compact coun-

injecting, extruding and more.

tertop design that enables you to reprocess bagels
and baguettes into snack chips. This affords you the

Versatility also plays a vital role in automated food

opportunity to create branding and merchandising

portioning. No matter what type of cookie you need

of healthy snack options in the

to make, including butter cookies, French macarons,

bakery.

shortbread biscuits, almond pastries, meringues,
lady’s ﬁngers, biscotti logs, cream puffs, sponge

Bakery shoppers are looking for

cakes, cupcakes, muffins and more, Empire Cookie

more convenient snack options,

Depositors can offer the solution.

and innovations such as these
examples give bakers more tools

Bakers can add speed and efficiency to cookie

to stay on the

production with affordable cookie depositors from

cutting-edge

Empire Bakery Equipment. Empire’s complete line of

of food trends,

cookie makeup equipment offers automatic spritz and

as well as help

wire-cut cookie machines for a variety of shapes and

them maximize

sizes from soft and hard to ﬂuid dough.

efficiency.

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