REDUCED SOYBEAN OIL WASTE SAVES PIZZA PRODUCER

Problem:

Inconsistent application of soybean oil to pizza crust dough made it impossible to validate the calorie count of the finished pizza. In addition, over application of the oil was costly and the excess increased conveyor belt wear.

Solution:

The soybean oil is sprayed on the dough by PulsaJet nozzles. Operators simply select the oil application rate based on the type of pizza being produced and activate specific nozzles to match spray coverage to the width of the dough. PSC is used to apply the proper volume of oil based on line speed.

RESULTS:

System payback: less than 10 months

Calorie count: now easily validated

Eliminated soybean oil waste:  savings of US$38,000 annually

Extended conveyor belt wear life: savings of US$13,000 annually

Spraying Systems Co. is global leader in spray technology. It has the broadest product range in the industry, ten manufacturing facilities and sales offices in more than 85 countries. Spray nozzles, turnkey spray systems, custom fabrication and research/testing services comprise the 76-year-old company’s offering. More information is available at www.spray.co.za or http://www.multi-lube.com by contacting the company directly at 011 618 3860 or by email grant@monitorspray.co.za.