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Industrial Cooking, Bakery and Confectionary
Professional ventilation system for (commercial) kitchens, bakeries and confectioneries
In the gastronomy industry, commercial kitchens, bakeries and confectioneries, a number of tasks are performed that place particular demands on the ventilation technology. In kitchens of all sizes, layouts and configurations, various different ingredients are cooked, steamed, roasted, fried, and grilled. In addition to steam, the resulting exhaust, namely kitchen fumes or waste vapours, also contains grease, various particles (e.g. dirt and soot) and escaped odours, which must be removed by the ventilation system. There is also waste heat from numerous different appliances, e.g. stoves and ovens, fridges, freezers, and dishwashers, which are often all operated at the same time in commercial kitchens.
In local bakeries, commercial bakeries and confectionery workshops, many different processing and production processes also take place that require used or contaminated air to be extracted, and fresh, clean air to be supplied. Not only does the air have to be continuously renewed, but it must also be filtered and air conditioned if necessary, i.e. heated, cooled, or kept at the correct humidity level. In bakeries and confectioneries in particular, humidity and temperature are important factors in ensuring that dough, pastries, fine confectionery and decorations can be successfully made as planned and stay fresh.
ZIEHL-ABEGG delivers custom-made ventilation systems and complete solutions for the HORECA (hotel, restaurant, and catering) sector, commercial kitchens and the bakery and confectionery processing industries. Our multi-faceted and innovative portfolio includes biomimetic axial, centrifugal and crossflow fans with excellent acoustic values, and fan drives with long-lasting energy-saving AC and EC technology. It also features voltage and frequency regulators , as well as all varieties of sensors, housings, brackets, grilles and accessories. What’s more, with the innovative ZAventero exhaust fan , we have developed a ‘five-star’ ventilation system specifically designed for use in kitchens, bakeries and confectioneries. It is particularly well protected, resistant, and quiet, while retaining the highest efficiency thanks to intelligent, obstacle-free air channelling.
Ventilation equipment in the catering industry not only needs to meet the strict requirements of food safety and hygiene, but the air-conditioning system also plays a significant role in ensuring comfortable and safe working conditions in kitchens, bakeries and workshops. And last but not least, continuous air purification and air renewal in the work area is essential for a pleasant atmosphere in restaurants, cafés and lounges, where guests neither want to sit in the kitchen fumes nor smell everyone else’s food.
The most significant technical challenges in this extremely demanding application area are extreme operating temperatures (heat, cold and wide variations in temperature), steam, grease and dirt. Fans, motors and control modules must be able to withstand this, which is why special materials and specific adaptations are so important here. Cleaning the ventilation system is a hugely important factor, which is often underestimated: It is essential that grease, dust and dirt do not accumulate in places that are difficult to access, and surfaces must be quick and easy to clean and keep hygienically clean with little effort. There is also demand for low-noise fans that are reliable, as quiet as possible, and that won’t stop working.
This is where the innovative products from ZIEHL-ABEGG combined with the versatility provided by customisation and individualisation options offer clear advantages. We develop and build exactly the system you need – whether for your sugar workshop, bakery or bread factory, for industrial commercial kitchens or open demonstration kitchens in gourmet restaurants.
ZIEHL-ABEGG is the only manufacturer of professional air-conditioning and ventilation systems that combines and jointly develops fans, drive and control technology. This is what makes us so flexible and versatile in our range of products and services and allows us to find the best and most efficient solution for every requirement. We offer fans and ventilation systems in various sizes and designs with different degrees of protection , e.g. fan systems with Ex approval, dust and corrosion protection by means of an appropriate enclosure , as well as versions made of special materials such as stainless steel or the rust and corrosion-free ZAmid we have developed ourselves.
Our products can be perfectly adapted to specific devices, rooms and applications, and can then be tested in real conditions. Thanks to optimum control and regulation options , highly flexible systems can be implemented, which can be adapted to different production or processing operations with as few components, error sources, maintenance requirements, and spare parts as possible. These are also decisive factors for economic efficiency, low operating costs, and a rapid amortisation of costs.
The ZAventero from ZIEHL-ABEGG is a particularly hygienic, powerful, robust and temperature-resistant centrifugal fan for the catering industry. It has been specially developed for extraction systems in kitchens, bakeries, the food industry, and in catering. Some of its many advantages include its simplified installation, temperature resistance up to 80°C, and edgeless design, which means that less dirt can collect. With the innovative ZAventero, only one pipe connection is required between the motor housing and the wall of the unit, as air is directed through the braces to the suction side.
Cleanliness is the top priority in kitchens. In particular when it comes to hygiene, fans in extraction systems are carefully checked by inspectors. All additional edges and hard-to-reach recesses increase the risk of dirt accumulating there. The reduced cleaning effort required saves time and staff costs, and extends the operating time of the fans.
For this reason, the centrifugal fan is fully enclosed, and the air flow from the motor cooling is diverted through the braces. This eliminates the need for a pipe from the EC motor on the rear to the suction side. The ZAventero can be easily installed thanks to plug-and-play design – only the pipe to the outer wall of the unit is required. And because no additional pipes impact the air flow efficiency , the new ZAventero is also more economical than similar products in terms of energy consumption.
The direct discharge of warm air from the EC motor increases the thermal resistance of this cube-shaped fan. Air can easily circulate up to a temperature of 80°C. This makes the ZAventero the perfect solution for kitchens and industrial applications that generate high temperatures, such as oil separators and drying systems. Together with the highly efficient EC motor, the housing with its smart air flow design provides a perfect solution for environments where hygiene and temperature resistance are important. The overall design with integrated air channels and a biomimetically designed fan also significantly reduces noise levels – which benefits all employees and guests.
* These ZIEHL-ABEGG products, which are suggested as possible solutions for these applications, are purely informative and serve as a rough guide. Consequently, individual contact with our technical sales experts is necessary and advisable with regard to a specific application so that the individual use can be checked and approved with regard to the explicit conditions.