If you are a frozen food manufacturer, you most likely need to invest in reclaim systems for pizza production. Reclaim equipment provides a variety of benefits and can often serve multiple purposes within your automatic pizza line.
Keep reading to find out why you need to invest in reclaim systems and how they improve pizza production. We will also explore the reclaim systems Quantum provides and explain why they are some of the best options available for frozen food manufacturers.
Frozen Food Manufacturer Equipment: Common Efficiency Issues
Before we dive into why you may need to invest in reclaim systems, what are some common production issues pizza manufacturers have? There are many common efficiency issues manufacturing companies experience that could be reduced or completely resolved with the right equipment.
At Quantum, we use the latest technology to develop automated pizza production equipment specifically designed for high-speed production. This includes reclaim conveyors as well as other machinery, including topping applicators, sauce applicators, and meat slicers.
Here are some common manufacturing issues that could indicate that it is time to invest in automatic pizza systems.
Inconsistent Products
When it comes to frozen pizza production, one of the most crucial aspects for a frozen food manufacturer to focus on is consistency. After all, being able to create consistent products will directly impact the customer’s experience. If you aren’t able to maintain quality standards, this will negatively impact your brand’s reputation.
Inconsistent products are a common issue frozen pizza manufacturers face, especially if they haven’t upgraded to automatic pizza production. Without the right automated equipment, products are much more likely to be inconsistent, which also results in food waste.
Incorrect Application
If you are considering whether or not you need to invest in a reclaim system, you need to look at how your pizza topping line is performing. One of the most common signs that you need a reclaim system is if you are having issues with incorrect application. This occurs when your machines or employees are not applying ingredients correctly, resulting in product being spilled onto the conveyor belt.
Not only does incorrect application affect the quality of the products you are producing, but it also leads to food waste if you aren’t using a reclaim conveyor.
Manual Labor Issues
Manual labor can also cause a variety of issues with your pizza-topping line. Relying on your employees can lead to human error in terms of quality and consistency in product creation. You may also find that it is difficult to maintain productivity, especially as demand fluctuates.
Production Bottlenecks
Without the right pizza production line equipment, you are very likely to run into production bottlenecks. This can happen if you haven’t upgraded to an automated system, are using outdated machinery, or haven’t invested in the right equipment.
To avoid production bottlenecks, you need to invest in equipment that is multipurpose and is able to grow with you. At Quantum, all of our equipment can handle high-speed frozen pizza production and has speed settings that you can adjust as your company grows.
How Reclaim Systems Boost Frozen Pizza Production
If you haven’t invested in reclaim equipment, now is the time to do so. Reclaim equipment is incredibly beneficial in food manufacturing, whether you are a small, mid-sized, or large manufacturer. Investing in this equipment as early as possible can help you reap the benefits of an efficient production line.
Here are the main benefits of reclaim conveyors when it comes to high-speed frozen pizza manufacturing.
Reduces Waste
The number one benefit of a reclaim conveyor is its ability to reduce waste. Ingredient waste is a significant problem in food manufacturing and can quickly add up to a considerable expense. Not to mention that wasting ingredients is not environmentally friendly.
Reclaim equipment specifically allows excess ingredients to be reclaimed and recirculated for use on other products. This saves the ingredients from waste and ensures you get the most out of the ingredients you’ve invested in.
Uses Automation
Traditionally, conveyor systems have relied on manual labor, which can come with a variety of issues. Reclaim conveyors use automation over manual labor, reducing the risk of human error and ensuring consistency.
At Quantum, some of our reclaim conveyors provide the best of both worlds by using automation as well as manual labor. For instance, our wire belt conveyor with product reclaim has a design that allows excess ingredients to be reclaimed and used later, allowing your operators to focus on manually applying ingredients.
Improves Hygienic Standards
Generally speaking, there are some hygienic concerns when it comes to reusing ingredients. That is why it is important that you invest in reclaim conveyors that are able to safely collect excess ingredients, keeping them from being contaminated.
Having the right reclaim design also keeps excess ingredients from damaging the quality of your products, as well as reducing the risk of cross-contamination.
At Quantum, many of our reclaim conveyors feature a sanitary design that makes them easy to clean and maintain.
Speeds Up Production
No matter what you do, there are always going to be some issues with excess ingredients falling onto the conveyor during application. While the main concern with this is ingredient waste, it can also create a variety of other issues. This includes things like unexpected downtime, equipment jams, and reduced efficiency.
By investing in a system with reclaim abilities, production will not be negatively impacted when excess ingredients make their way onto the conveyor belt. Reclaim capabilities will be automated, allowing ingredients to be seamlessly reclaimed and recirculated without interrupting the production process.
Having a system with reclaim capabilities will also reduce downtime that could be the result of poor quality products, cross-contamination concerns, or inconsistencies.
Invest in Automatic Pizza Technology With Quantum
At Quantum, we understand many of the challenges that frozen food manufacturers face when it comes to maintaining efficiency and growth. That is why we have designed a variety of reclaim systems that can help you improve quality, consistency, and productivity. Contact our team today to learn more about our automated systems and how they can be customized.