In the food industry, temperature control is a critical factor in ensuring efficiency and the quality of the final product. In industrial bakery and pizza ovens, as well as in thermoforming and blow molding machinery for food packaging, workers often face challenges related to temperature fluctuations, high energy consumption, and premature component wear.
Inefficient power management can lead to longer production times, inconsistent results, and excessive energy use. To address these issues, CD Automation offers advanced electric heating management solutions that optimize power distribution, minimizing energy losses and reducing stress on equipment.
Precise and responsive control ensures uniform baking, lower operating costs, and increased plant reliability, while also enhancing production continuity and maintaining consistent quality.
Food industry: solutions for many different sectors
The food industry encompasses a wide range of processes, each with specific requirements in terms of temperature management and power control. From bakery to fast food, each sector requires precise solutions to reduce energy waste, ensure a constant temperature and preserve equipment over time.
Find out how intelligent power optimisation can make a difference at every stage of the production process.
The food industry encompasses a wide range of processes, each with specific requirements in terms of temperature management and power control. From bakery to fast food, each sector requires precise solutions to reduce energy waste, ensure a constant temperature and preserve equipment over time.
Find out how intelligent power optimisation can make a difference at every stage of the production process.
Management of electric heating in bakery ovens
In industrial bakery and pizza ovens, heating control is essential to ensure uniform baking and optimised processing times. However, thermal fluctuations, the simultaneous switching on of several heating zones and high energy demands can cause energy waste, overheating of components and variations in the quality of the final product. Ineffective power management can lead to load imbalances on the power grid and premature wear of heating elements. The adoption of advanced temperature control and power balancing systems can reduce consumption, improve heat uniformity and increase the lifespan of equipment.
Control of kitchen equipment in fast food restaurants
Fast food and fast food kitchens operate under intensive use, with equipment requiring high power and rapid temperature regulation. The main problem is the high variability of electrical loads, due to the repeated switching on and off of equipment, which generates absorption peaks and imbalances on the power grid. This impacts the performance of fryers, hotplates and ovens, causing wasted energy and uneven cooking results. To ensure operational stability and reduce energy costs, it is essential to adopt advanced control systems that regulate power intelligently, avoiding overloads and optimising energy consumption.
Control of equipment for cooking in liquids or steaming
Liquid or steam cooking relies on constant temperatures and progressive heating times so that food retains its flavour, texture and nutritional properties. A common problem is the difficulty in maintaining the ideal temperature, as even small variations can affect product yield and food safety. Furthermore, in large plants, uneven heat distribution can generate slower or overly aggressive cooking zones, compromising final quality. The use of appropriate control technologies makes it possible to reduce energy consumption, ensure cooking uniformity and prevent temperature fluctuations that could jeopardise the process.
Equipment control in the confectionery industry
Working with chocolate, sugars and creams requires extremely precise thermal management, as even slight fluctuations can alter the texture and flavour of the product. One of the main problems is localised overheating, which can cause unwanted crystallisation in chocolate or excessive caramelisation of sugars. In addition, confectionery plants have to deal with the risk of prolonged waiting times, as cooling or heat retention must take place gradually. Ineffective temperature control can therefore affect the repeatability of processes, increasing the number of rejects and reducing productivity.
Control and management of wine fermentation
During wine fermentation, accurate temperature monitoring is essential to control fermentation kinetics and aromatic development. Temperatures that are too high can accelerate the process excessively, altering the structure of the wine, while temperatures that are too low can slow down fermentation or stop it completely. Another critical aspect is the management of the heat produced naturally by the yeasts, which must be dissipated in a controlled manner to avoid sudden variations. In the absence of a reliable regulation system, irregular fermentations can occur, with impacts on microbiological stability and the final quality of the product.
Power and temperature controllers for food processing machines: discover intelligent control systems from CD Automation
With its ability to combine temperature and power control in a single device, the REVO RT from CD Automation represents an innovation in temperature control. Ideal for small ovens that still require precise heating control, it ensures thermal uniformity and energy optimisation.
REVO RT
With its ability to combine temperature and power control in a single device, the REVO RT from CD Automation represents an innovation in temperature control. Ideal for small ovens that still require precise heating control, it ensures thermal uniformity and energy optimisation.
REVO RT is a modular system designed for multi-zone environments. This enables effective power distribution and reduces temperature fluctuations. Its advanced technology allows for intelligent heating management, which improves the operational efficiency and lifespan of systems.
Main features:
- PID temperature controller with Pre Tune, Self Tune and Manual tuning
- Up to three Heating Only or Heating and Cooling PID Loops
- RS485 communication with Modbus RTU protocol
- Auto/Manual bump less balances
- Configurable input for Thermocouples and linear Signal
- Five configurable Relay outputs for Alarm, Cooling output or Motor Start Enable
- Frontal USB programming port
- Solid State Relay 35, 50, 75 or 90A
- 480V or 600V Max
- Integrated Extrarapid Fuses
- Integrated Current Transformer with Heater Break Alarm Option
- Heatsink + Fan
- Panel Mounting
- Indication LED
REVO S Family
CD Automation’s REVO S is a simple and intuitive SCR, designed for precision and reliability in power management. Thanks to its essential design and high performance, this SCR is perfectly suited to the needs of various industries, particularly the confectionery industry, where accurate temperature control is essential.
Easy to integrate into existing systems, the REVO S ensures operational stability, reduced energy consumption and optimised performance. With its ability to simplify power regulation, it is an effective solution for ensuring consistent quality and maximum production efficiency.
Main features:
- The family includes 1-2-3 phase units
- Nominal voltage 480-600-690V
- Input: SSR or Analog
- Firing: Burst Firing (Fast Zero Crossing)
- Heater Break: Alarm to diagnose the partial or total break of the load or the short circuit of the thyristor
- Can be used in simple applications where communication is not required
- Fuse and fuse holder below 40A
- Fixed fuses from 60 to 800A
- Internal fuses reduce wiring time and cabinet size
- 100 KA Short Circuit Current (SCCR) tested
- CE and cUL approvals
REVEX Family
CD Automation’s REVEX power controllers offer precise and flexible control. Thanks to their modularity in configurations, they can be adapted to different applications. Ideal for electrical control in wine fermentation machinery, they ensure stable thermal management, which is essential for maintaining optimal conditions during the oenological process.
In the 1PH 30-40A version, the REVEX ensures reliability, energy efficiency and waste reduction, optimising energy consumption and improving temperature control in fermentation tanks. With a wide range of customisation possibilities, it is the ideal solution for those looking for a universal power regulator adaptable to the specific needs of the wine industry.
Main features:
- 30A to 280A for 1-2-3PH units (30A-210A for 3PH)
- Voltage range 480 to 600V
- Input signal in digital mode, no link jumpers inside
- Firing mode: Single cycle, Half cycle, Burst firing, Phase Angle, Delayed Triggering, different types of adjustable ramp
- Control Mode (V, V2, I, I2, VxI)
- Communication RS485 with Modbus® protocol std.
- Two Analog input
- Two Digital input
- USB port to program REVEX, should you ever need to re-program from your ordered configuration
- With the units already programmed you can simply switch On and Go
- Thyristor Configurator Software for simple configuration
- Customisation of REVEX based on the Code requested by the customer
REVO PN
Capable of ensuring intelligent power distribution, REVO PN multi-channel power units are designed to handle applications with many power zones.
They are ideal for industrial and modular pizza ovens as they allow precise control of resistive or infrared emitters. Not only that; in the fast food industry, the REVO PN is widely used in industrial fryers, where it balances current peaks and reduces waste. Even in the confectionery industry, where an SCR with an optimisation algorithm is required, the REVO PN ensures precise power control.
With voltage up to 480V and currents up to 25A per channel, it is an effective solution for monitoring, connectivity and integration with PLC/MULTILOOP in temperature control functions.
Main features:
- From 4 to 24 independent single-phase channels with Phase-Neutral or Phase-Phase connection
- 12 to 24 independent single-phase channels shared on the three phases
- 7÷30Vdc 9mA Max (ON ≥7Vdc OFF <6Vdc)
- L1 – L2 – L3 Power Input 370 – 480V
- Nominal current in continuous service Max 25A for each load
- Max peak current (10ms) 700A
- Nominal Voltage range Ue 24 – 600V
- Isolation Voltage Ui 2500Vac
Temperature Controllers CD66 and Compact
The Compact and CD66 from CD Automation are high-precision industrial temperature controllers designed to ensure stable and reliable thermal control in complex production processes, including the confectionery industry.
The Compact is a single-loop PID controller that can operate stand-alone or in multi-zone systems, integrating with PLCs, industrial PCs and operator panels. It offers advanced features such as soft-start for controlled start-up and ModbusRTU or CANOpen communication for efficient process management.
The CD66 provides precise monitoring thanks to its two analogue inputs, allowing simultaneous control of two separate processes or load diagnostics. Its pre-programmed cycle ensures uniform heating and gradual cooling, essential for consistent and repeatable quality confectionery products.
