Innovation Inspires New Technology, Resulting in Superior Solutions

Richmond, Virginia – April 30, 2019 – AMF Bakery Systems (AMF) today announced that the United States Patent Office has awarded the company a new patent (Patent 62/563,940) for the Pan Cleaner System and method. AMF’s Pan Cleaner is comprised of a supply system, an inverting system,

and a cleaning system. These structures work together to create a synchronized continuous line that allows the pans to be received, transported, cleaned, and released in one cycle.  

The Pan Cleaner System is groundbreaking in that it improves the process of automated bread pan cleaning by mitigating the production line from being stopped to ensure proper cleaning of baking equipment.  In the past, pan cleaners were only able to focus on either cleaning speed or cleaning quality, but not both. The AMF pan cleaning method improves the cleaning process by limiting the risk of breakage, loss and improper pan flow.  

“The pan cleaner uses gravity to its advantage releasing crumbs or bread loaves left in pans.  The automatic product reject conveyor is particularly beneficial when a run of under proofed products occurs,” mentioned Bobby Martin, Executive Product Manager for AMF. “In this unlikely situation, the bread pan cleaner will remove the loaves from the pans in a continuous motion. Loaves are then conveyed to an outside recuperation bin to eliminate potential jams within the enclosed bins, as seen in other conventional pan cleaners when a surge of products occurs.” 

AMF is known for its innovative, high performance approach to complete system solutions. This patent further solidifies the company’s position as a pioneer in integrated baking systems. 

ABOUT AMF BAKERY SYSTEMS 

Bakeries around the world partner with AMF Bakery Systems – inclusive of AMF Tromp and AMF Den Boer - for best-in-class unit equipment and complete system solutions, from mixer to marketplace, that improve operations, products, and bakery success. 

With global reach and local presence, AMF is the only truly global partner delivering complete system solutions that empower bakeries to rise.  

AMF Bakery Systems is a proud member of the Markel Food Group.