The frozen pizza market is highly competitive and packed to the gills, with brands competing for the same customers. Frozen pizza manufacturers can set themselves up for success by evaluating where they can save money and then implementing a plan to do so. Modern frozen pizza equipment from Quantum Technical Services can help companies outfit their production lines with state-of-the-art food preparation technology that can streamline the entire pizza-making process. Our in-house technology designers have considered every detail of pizza production when designing our equipment, and our customer service team is fully prepared to help your staff become experts in using it. Outfitting your operation with automated machines from Quantum is beneficial in a myriad of ways. All of these benefits contribute positively to your brand’s bottom line.
In this article, we will discuss how modern frozen pizza equipment can save your business time and money. We will also highlight some of Quantum’s automated pizza technology.
Save On Labor With Automation
Having employees perform food preparation tasks such as distributing toppings, sauce, and dry ingredients, cutting pizza, and shaping dough is not only very time-consuming but also costly. It is costly in terms of the hourly wage employees require but also in terms of human error. In a busy production run, every second and every pizza counts. Inconsistency and product loss caused by human error can cost companies a lot of time and money. This happens when products have to be thrown away and made again. Alternatively, creating a turnkey pizza production line using Quantum’s pizza topping applicators can decrease the number of employees you need. It can also increase product consistency.
Reduce Waste and Product Loss
One of the biggest hidden costs in frozen pizza production is ingredient waste. Over-application of cheese or under-application of pepperoni, for example, can not only hurt your margins. It can also lead to inconsistent products and customer dissatisfaction.
Quantum’s MLT2000 Target Waterfall Topping Applicator ensures each pie receives precise topping placement, minimizing waste by delivering toppings only where needed. Toppings can include meats, like pepperoni and sausage, or various vegetables, such as onions and peppers. The system uses advanced technology with accuracy to the millimeter and can produce up to 60 feet of product per minute. Similarly, Quantum’s WS-2000 Waterfall Applicator is designed to recirculate unused toppings. This further reduces the amount of product loss and helps companies save on ingredient costs.
Improved Efficiency and Decreased Downtime
Every moment lost to downtime caused by human error or faulty equipment is revenue lost. Older equipment is more prone to mechanical failures, inconsistent performance, and requires frequent maintenance. Quantum engineers its modern frozen pizza equipment for durability, designs it to be very easy to clean, and builds it to require minimal maintenance.
For example, Quantum’s line combines multiple components, such as sauce applicators, cheese dispensers, and target placement modules, into a seamless system. This system features centralized controls for easy operation. With fewer moving parts and Quantum’s clever modular designs, these machines can be quickly cleaned and maintained. This reduces downtime and keeps production moving.
Flexibility and Potential for Growth
As consumer demand changes, brands need to have the ability to rise to the occasion without missing a beat. Quantum’s machines are fully customizable, giving companies the power to change their product size, amount, and recipes on the spot. The equipment is also fully modular for maximum flexibility. You can pick and choose which machines to add to your current production line. This not only improves production line flexibility but also allows companies to purchase only the machines they actually need to complete their product line. Many of Quantum’s machines, like the WA1000 conveyorized topping applicator, can handle a variety of toppings, including nuts, cheeses, vegetables, and meats, which reduces the cost of purchasing multiple dedicated machines for different products. With easy-to-use interfaces, programmable settings, and changeover capabilities, Quantum’s systems offer great flexibility. They are ideal for manufacturers looking to expand production or introduce new product lines.
Quantum’s Equipment
Now that we have covered many of the benefits of frozen pizza automation, let’s get to know the different kinds of machinery Quantum offers. All of which are designed and produced in-house to cut costs and production times for our customers.
Cheese and Topping Applicators
Quantum offers eight different models of cheese and topping applicators, all of which feature easy belt replacement features, stainless steel construction, and are designed to be easy to clean and maintain. These machines spread various kinds of shredded cheese and sliced vegetables evenly and consistently. They can be used in conjunction with your current equipment or used alone. The waterfall distribution styles send out the most pizzas per minute. Meanwhile, the target applicators offer the most precise topping application for brands really looking to minimize food waste.
Sauce Applicators
Our target sauce applicators place the exact right amount of sauce on each pie while leaving an immaculate ring of clear crust around the perimeter. Some of Quantum’s machines, such as the QTSA series, have the capability to apply sauce not only to pizza but also to paninis, sandwiches, and French bread products. Brands can set the machine to distribute a very particular amount of sauce, so there is never any wasted sauce product. Many of the sauce applicators can handle up to four or more lanes of product at a time. This allows for maximum pizza production efficiency.
Meat and Pepperoni Slicers
Slicing meat in a consistent, uniform fashion is incredibly difficult for manual laborers. This can lead to poor quality control and unnecessary waste in pizza production. Quantum’s meat slicers use state-of-the-art, servo motors drive technology to position each product, be it pepperoni, Canadian bacon, or sausage, under the target depositor. The machines can even be set to slice deli-style cheese and meats as well.
Pizza Cutters
Uneven pizza slicing can cause you to scrap the entire pie. Hand-cutting slices is certainly not the most efficient frozen pizza production method. Quantum’s automated pizza cutter creates even slices on every pie it meets. You can calibrate this machine to create slices of different shapes and sizes, depending on your brand’s specific style.
Upgrade Your Production Line with Quantum Today
Installing a turnkey pizza production line with Quantum’s automated machines can be a game-changer for your frozen food manufacturing business. Quantum’s expert team can guide you in the process of fully automating your production line. They can also guide you in the right direction for individual machines that can improve the outfit you already have. Contact us today to learn more about how Quantum can help you save money by upgrading to modern frozen pizza equipment.