Reading Bakery Systems is a leader in high volume pretzel manufacturing systems. Our state-of-the-art equipment can make your process safer and more flexible than ever before.
Reading Bakery Systems (RBS) is headquartered in Robesonia, Pennsylvania, at the center of American pretzel production. Our predecessor, Reading Pretzel Machinery Corp., manufactured the first pretzel-processing equipment more than 70 years ago and grew into the world leader in commercial pretzel equipment.
Decades of innovation have led RBS to introduce other pretzel machinery, including low pressure extruders, ultrasonic cutters, hot cookers, 2-pass baking systems, variable heat-flux ovens and multi-pass dryers. Today, pretzels can be made on highly automated equipment that is capable of producing several thousand pounds of pretzels per hour.
Low Pressure Extrusion
Create a variety of structural, flat and filled extruded hard pretzel shapes, sticks, braids, and other products on one production line with the Reading Pretzel Low Pressure (LP) Extruder, a flexible alternative to conventional dough forming and sheeting systems. It has been completely redesigned to improve safety, efficiency and ease of cleaning.
Guillotine Cutter
Whether used as a standalone machine or integrated into an existing production frame and control system, the single-blade Reading Pretzel Guillotine Cutter cuts products before or after baking, and can create a pretzel as short as one inch (25 mm) at the press of a button. It can be operated continuously at up to 175 cuts per minute or on a cycle mode at speeds up to 50 cuts per minute.
Dispensing Equipment
Apply topping materials with uniformity by means of our Omega Dispensers which feature rotating rolls for application of pretzel salt, poppy seeds and sesame seeds, dispensing screens for delivering fine-grain spices and cinnamon, and vibrating trays that dispense toppings such as caraway seeds, nut pieces and seed/spice mixes.
Hot Cooker
Another integral component of our pretzel processing system, the Reading Pretzel Automatic Hot Pretzel Cooker evenly cooks pretzels and pretzel-type products. It utilizes a bath or waterfall system to apply caustic solution, providing greater control over product texture and color before baking.
Tunnel Oven
The flexible Reading Pretzel SPECTRUM OVEN® is available in a number of configurations with different heat transfer modules that allow for greater product variation with a simple profile adjustment. Radiation, convection heating and conduction zones give you repeatable control of time, temperature, humidity and the type of heat transfer.
A kiln or dryer module may be combined with an oven module to create a two-pass baking chamber that maximizes your available space. An optional, separate Multi-Pass Dryer provides faster oven speeds, greater production throughput, and more process control.
Explore Our Equipment & Techniques
To explore the capabilities of our mixing, forming, baking and drying equipment, visit the RBS Science & Innovation Center in Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania. The fully equipped and licensed research and development facility offers a complete process line where customers can develop new products, validate new ingredients, test ingredient changes, and duplicate conditions they might encounter in full-scale production.
Reading Bakery Systems offers many cost-effective opportunities for the pretzel industry. Get in touch with us at (01) 610-693-5816 to explore our high-volume pretzel manufacturing systems and our other innovative commercial baking equipment, or click here to contact us online.