Glazing machine

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automatic glazing machine for donuts (2012)
historical leather glazing machine ( First World War )

A glazing machine (also Glasierer or coating machine ) is an apparatus for finishing and the coating of foodstuff, ceramic, or leather.

Food

Glazing machines are used for glazing of pastry , mainly pastries such. B. Danish pastries , donuts or cakes . It is often not only coated with fat glazes, but also with fondant or couvertures .

Glazing machines are available in different sizes and variations. While some can easily fit into any bakery , there are also large industrial solutions.

functionality

Before the machine can be used, the coatings must first be filled into the glaze container. The machine then lets the baked goods run through a conveyor belt made up of several elastic bands. Meanwhile, pumps are used to convey the coating towards the baked goods. The glaze that went missing is collected in a container and reused.

Often there are operating elements on which parameters such as belt speed or glaze temperature can be set.

Leather and ceramics

In leather, porcelain and ceramic production, glazing machines are also used to apply the glaze after tanning or firing .

Individual evidence

  1. Glazing machine, ceramics
  2. Leather glaze
  3. Leather glazing machine