Moulders and cutters are the base for any biscuit industry . Plant design is based on output from these moulders and cutters .Different kind of shapes and sizes can be generated through cups and dies . Basic material for moulder or cutters is gunmetal with anti-sticking plastic inserted on to the cups .
Plant output is calculated= no of cups in row x no of columns x rpm
One piece roller: Moulder or cutter has one solid roller on which dies or cups are fitted.Moulder is fixed to the line with help of flanges at end .
Rings type roller : Rings are fitted on roller instead of one complete roller .This helps in changing damaged section with a new ring.Depending on rollers length the rings are put into moulder .
Engraved roller : Instead of dies or cups biscuit pattern is engraved in moulder or cutter.The disadvantage of this moulder is that we have to change complete set of moulder .
Reciprocating cutter : For smaller bakeries where we have plates rather than oven band for baking .These type of moulder is useful for smaller bakeries.
Cutters : These are basically used for sheet varieties here the cups are installed and have edges which cuts the sheet into desired shape and size .cups can be of metal or plastic .
It is advisable to put metal detector prior to cutters and moulders for any damage to the moulding unit . Change over from one type to other type of moulder can be done by chain hoist OR Hydraulic cranes .Size could vary from length 0.8 , 1.0 , 1.2 , 1.5 meters to dia 8" , 10" , 12" .
Rubber rollers or pressure rollers: These are roller which are placed beneath the moulders of cutters for providing base to cut or to release dough on web .Rubber rollers can be re rubberised to maintain the hardness as with time we would find that it has become very hard .The ideal hardness of rubber rollers is between 70 -80 shores .
Forcing rollersor Feed Rollers :These rollers are provided for moulding varieties where it forces dough into moulders cups or dies .These are heavy and solid rollers.
Knife : Knives are provided at these moulders to scrap through the dough so that we get flat and uniform biscuits.
Cups /Dies - metallic or plastic.: Various type of cup and dies are available as per requisite size and shape .