M-DAN Oven Designed to Mass Produce Delicate Commercial Pastr y Products

MECATHERM has launched its M-DAN Oven, an evolution of the FDAN Oven

The M-DAN Oven is dedicated to the production of delicate products, prioritizing hygiene and food safety

With this new oven, MECATHERM used its baking expertise to evolve its product line by introducing an even more accessible oven that is easier to clean, both inside and outside This allows major players in the industr y to meet the strictest sanitar y standards in the delicate pastr y products market and food sector

More than ever, agri-food industry players face growing challenges They must be able to adapt to the increasing market demand for diverse products, comply with stringent sanitary standards and find solutions to maintain their industrial performance amidst an energy crisis and soaring prices

Delicate pastry products, dairy desserts, vegetables, plant-based protein products and other savory dishes such as meat and cheese-based pastries can complicate the baking process Food splatters and residue are likely to clog the oven, cause contamination and increase the risk of fire

Additionally, health risks related to meat-based products and those with egg or milk-based fillings require strict and specific cleaning operations enforced by regional and industrial hygiene standards

When developing this oven, the research and development teams worked around three major axes:

• Ease of cleaning the inside and outside of the oven, guaranteeing hygiene and food safety

• Baking precision, guaranteeing flexibility for baking a wide range of products

• Energy efficiency and yield, guaranteeing industrial performance

To meet hygiene requirements, MECATHERM developed an oven that fa- cilitates cleaning operations that sometimes need to be carried out several times a week or even daily, depending on the products The M-DAN Oven cleans well with large amounts of water, thanks to a draining design both inside and outside Made of all stainless-steel materials, its interior design and waterproof body allow for the drainage of wastewater

Ergonomic side access doors and access hatches have been installed on both sides along the entire length of the oven to facilitate access to the baking chamber and conveyors, which are 100 percent stainless steel Operators have complete access to all areas of dirt buildup without having to disassemble elements, which simplifies and speeds up the cleaning process, even when there is little space to move around the oven

The oven is also equipped with automatic rotating brushes for cleaning belts and low drawers for easy recovery of solid residues after baking

With its precise temperature curve and three combinations of heat transfer modes, the M-DAN Oven offers the flexibility required to meet the demand for a variety of products, such as delicate pastr y items, dairy desserts, vegetables, plant-based protein products and other savory dishes such as meat and cheese-based pastries

The oven ’ s modular construction offers compact and independent heating zones so that the user can make precise adjustments to heat flows (by convection and/or radiation), heating intensity, and airspeed to achieve the desired baking results This baking precision is particularly essential for products with liquid fillings, such as pies, or savory dishes with different consistencies, such as gratins, where the textures and ingredients must be preser ved during baking

The M-DAN Oven offers a large baking surface of up to 230m² to maximize efficiency Additionally, the oven ’ s high responsiveness quickly regulates temperature to optimize baking time, which enables the user to change recipes without delay for increased efficiency

The combination of radiation and convection and the real-time modulation of baking also significantly minimize product losses by avoiding the “flash heat” phenomenon during start-ups and production changes The energy input is smoothed over the first products baked in the oven

The M-DAN Oven has also been designed with sustainable development challenges in mind The low-temperature convection baking of the M-DAN reduces energy losses with optimized baking times and cooler smoke emissions

The oven also has fine moisture management via the assistance function for adjusting the opening of the damper This removes excess steam from the baking chamber and precisely manages air entry, avoiding any unnecessary heat loss

Designed to optimize energy consumption and thus reduce CO2 and nitrogen oxide emissions, the M-DAN Oven works equally well with gas-fired thermal generators or electric resistance batteries This compatibility with electric thermal generators meets the market’s increasing demands for energy efficiency and sustainability since it eliminates CO2 emissions related to oven operation

The oven is also compatible with MECATHERM’s M-Care digital solution, a dedicated application for predictive maintenance that prevents failures, avoids costly breakdowns, optimizes installation availability rates, and improves production line performance

“With our new M-DAN Oven, we meet the needs of industrial users in search of a reactive, precise, efficient, and high-performance oven for baking their delicate pastry items, dairy desserts, vegetables, plantbased protein products, and other savory dishes, such as meat and cheese-based pastries,” said Xavier Gotti, oven product manager “It meets the challenges of flexibility and energy efficiency while being particularly easy to operate and clean

“Its high level of cleanliness is undoubtedly a major asset, achieving compliance with the strictest sanitary standards without wasting time on tedious cleaning operations ”

“The recent development of the M-DAN Oven is part of our mission to simplify our customers’ lives,” said Raymond Nogaël, VP of Marketing and Business Development at TMG “Our teams are dedicated to developing innovative solutions to help them obtain sustainable success At MECATHERM, we are continuously evolving our offers and investing in R&D to meet the daily challenges of product quality, industrial performance, and sustainability that the market faces ”

MECATHERM designs, develops, assembles, and installs ovens, machines and automated lines for baker y and pastr y making all over the world Today, 420 employees are contributing toMECATHERM’s industry expertise The company generates more than 90 percent of its turnover from exports, with customers in more than 70 countries on five continents

Majority owned by the Unigrains Group, TMG unites its industrial baking equipment and services subsidiaries using a privileged partnership approach TMG supports the development of each of its brands through shared expertise, processes and experiences focused on a core set of shared values that include savoir-faire, exemplary performance and teamwork GN