If you want to automate your frozen pizza line to maximize efficiency, there are certain pieces of equipment you need to invest in. However, it can be overwhelming to look through the options available. There are many pizza-making supplies to choose from that cater to different steps in the pizza-making process.
At Quantum, we provide a line of up-to-date pizza-making equipment that takes into account the unique needs of frozen pizza manufacturers. When you shop at Quantum, you are not only guaranteed quality but a better selection of options that apply to your needs.
In this article, we are discussing the type of equipment that is necessary for an efficient and high-quality frozen pizza line. We are also going to go into detail about why the equipment at Quantum is ideal and how we provide the quality you are looking for when it comes to frozen pizza manufacturing.
Pizza Topper Applicators
When you are looking to buy equipment for your frozen pizza line, one of the most important things to look for are pizza topper applicators. This equipment adds the toppings to the pizzas in a way that is uniform and consistent.
At Quantum, we provide a variety of topping applicators depending on the type of pizzas you make, such as:
- Sauce applicators
- Cheese/topping applicators
- Dry/granular ingredient applicators
- Meat/pepperoni slicers
Our pizza topper applicators are specifically designed to help reduce food waste, creating a more environmentally friendly and cost-effective system. Our applicators also reduce the risk of too many toppings or misaligned toppings. That can result in pizzas needing to be thrown out.
Pizza Conveyor Systems
Another very important piece of equipment for a frozen pizza line is a conveyor system. Conveyors will be the backbone of your frozen pizza line. This system is keeping the process moving and the pizzas moving onto each production step. Until they are packaged and ready for transportation.
At Quantum, we provide a variety of conveyor systems designed for different manufacturing needs. For instance, we have a water spray conveyor that sprays water on the conveyor belt before the pizzas are baked and frozen. On the other hand, our flat belt conveyor has a super sanitary design that reduces cleaning time.
Other Quantum conveyor systems you may want to look into include our:
- Compression conveying system
- Infeed orientation system
- Reclaim conveyor
- Wire belt conveyor
- Bulk feed conveying system
Pizza Slicers and Circle Placers
There are other types of pizza-making equipment you may want to consider investing in as well, depending on your manufacturing needs. These pizza-making supplies include things like circle placers and pizza slicers.
Pizza slicers are often overlooked but are still very essential when it comes to creating a high-quality frozen pizza line. Commercial pizza cutters ensure a consistent look across all of your pizzas and maintain the correct serving sizes.
At Quantum, we provide two different types of pizza cutters: a conveyorized pizza slicer and a manually operated pizza slicer. Which option you choose will depend on the size of your manufacturing company and the volume you need to maintain.
On the other hand, circle placers are responsible for placing the corrugated cardboard onto the conveyor belt on which the pizza sits. This is an essential step in the pizza-making process to ensure the pizzas are centered, which allows the pizza toppings to line up correctly.
At Quantum, we provide two different types of cardboard circle placers that can be used for round, rectangular, or square cardboard.
Pizza-Making Supplies: Why Trust Quantum?
When you choose to buy Quantum equipment, you are going to get state-of-the-art and up-to-date manufacturing solutions. All of our automation systems are specifically designed to help with things like reducing food waste, limiting manual labor, improving consistency, and maintaining quality.
Although we specialize primarily in topping applicators, we provide just about all of the supplies frozen pizza manufacturing companies need. We do all of our own designs, including mechanical and electrical engineering. Additionally we provide services for our customers, such as preventative maintenance and servicing.
We also provide training for operators and can guide you through the process of finding equipment that meets your manufacturing company’s needs. Even though we design equipment for high-speed production, our equipment is also suitable for smaller frozen pizza manufacturing companies.
Benefits of Automated Pizza-Making Equipment
Now that you know why the pizza-making equipment we provide at Quantum stands out, why should you automate your system? It’s no surprise that many frozen pizza manufacturers may be hesitant to upgrade their current system to a fully automated one. However, this investment is something that will often pay for itself over time due to its many benefits.
Less Manual Work
It goes without saying that automating your pizza-making process will result in much less manual labor. Not only does it take some of the burden off of your employees, it can help you reduce your overhead costs by reducing the size of your team.
Fewer Mistakes
One of the benefits of automating your system, which goes hand-in-hand with reducing manual labor, is that it results in fewer mistakes. There is less chance of human error throughout the frozen pizza-making process as automated systems are designed to run fluidly. Automated systems also have more quality control measures in place to catch issues before they get out of hand.
Better Adaptability
With the frozen pizza market constantly changing, it is essential that manufacturers are able to adapt. Automating your system gives you better versatility and flexibility. Also allowing you to change your process or add different pizza varieties as consumer preferences change. This includes adjusting during high-volume seasons, maintaining better quality control, and providing allergy and diet-friendly options with better cross-contamination prevention measures.
Find the Equipment You Need at Quantum
At Quantum, we guarantee the best quality when it comes to pizza-making supplies for frozen pizza manufacturers. All of our equipment is meant for high-speed production and uses automation to streamline the pizza-making process. With our automated systems, you can reduce food waste, cut costs, improve quality, and increase reproducibility. Contact us today to learn more about the automated solutions we provide for those in the frozen pizza industry.