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When Dough Handling Gets Sticky, Plasmadize® Rises to the Challenge
When it comes to dough handling in the food processing and baking industries, maintaining consistent performance is essential. As the dough moves through various machines to become the final baked product, the metal surfaces involved must remain smooth and free from any sticky residue. If not, it can lead to quality issues, uneven portions, and frequent cleaning that disrupts productivity. However, simply applying a coating to these surfaces isn't always straightforward.
For example, a baked goods manufacturer was facing significant challenges with sticking during their production process. Dough would often adhere to the hopper, rotary knives, and spreader rolls, causing inconsistent portion sizes and increasing both cleaning time and effort. Although they had previously used a PTFE coating, it didn’t provide the long-term solution they needed. Additionally, the vegetable oils added to the dough made the work area even more slippery, complicating cleanup further.
To address this issue, we recommended a USDA- and FDA-compliant **Plasmadize® surface treatment**. This advanced thermal spray technology creates a strong mechanical bond with the substrate, modifying its surface properties to form a nonporous, moisture-resistant barrier. Depending on the polymer used, Plasmadize offers excellent non-stick performance and can achieve an exceptionally low coefficient of friction (COF). In fact, most Plasmadize coatings outperform traditional tungsten carbide or ceramic thermal spray surfaces in terms of slip resistance.
Key features of Plasmadize include:
- Outstanding wear resistance
- Operates across a wide temperature range (-200°F to 1,300°F)
- Hardness exceeding the Rc scale
- Resists acids, alkalis, chlorides, organic solvents, sulfites, thiosulfates, and pulp bleaching chemicals
After applying Plasmadize to critical components like hoppers, rotary knives, and spreader rolls, the customer saw a major reduction in cleaning time and machine downtime. Plus, with less flour wasted on equipment surfaces, the company is now saving on raw materials during production.
If your food processing or baking equipment is prone to sticking, buildup, or wear, our team can help design the right coating for your specific needs. Whether you're dealing with dough, batters, or other sticky ingredients, Magnaplate coatings are engineered to enhance performance and reduce maintenance.
For more details about **Plasmadize thermal spray solutions**, visit our **product page** today. Let us help you achieve a cleaner, more efficient production line.