MLC 4.0 Block Line
The MLC 4.0 Block Line laminating line is a cost-effective solution for the 24/7 production of laminated dough blocks with up to 400 fat layers. It is designed for maximum dough protection and process reliability in industrial production of dough blocks.
Is the MLC 4.0 Block Line suitable for your business?
If you currently use several dough sheeters to produce laminated dough blocks, MLC 4.0 offers a more cost-effective alternative. It will noticeably improve the quality of your laminated pastries whilst significantly reducing your material requirements and labour costs.
< 20 kg
heavy dough blocks
Even large, heavy dough blocks – evenly proofed, cold or very hard ones – can be processed without any problems.
300 - 1,500 kg
Dough per hour
With the MLC 4.0 Block Line, you can process up to 1,500 kg of dough per hour into laminated blocks.
Modular
Expandable
Invest gradually and automate your dough block production system step by step. The modular MLC 4.0 can be expanded at any time.
Modular concept
Produces dough blocks automatically
Look in detail at all the process steps involved in the automated production of dough blocks with the MLC 4.0 using two-stage roller reduction.
Strengths of the MLC 4.0 Block Line
Sustained reduction in operating costs
- Staff efficiency: 1 to 2 staff members can process up to 1,300 kg of dough per hour
- Minimises dough trimmings: no irregular dough band ends thanks to continuous production
- Reduced grease consumption: Quantity can be adjusted precisely
- Purchasing benefit: cheaper fat blocks instead of fat plates
The investment in MLC 4.0 pays for itself in no time. Compared directly to working with multiple dough sheeters, you can significantly reduce your labour and material costs whilst increasing your overall capacity.
Improving quality
- Dough band former: for even, consistent dough bands
- Fat pump: for even fat distribution
- Satellite: preserves the delicate dough structure
- Fan-folding station: for tension-free placement
Thanks to its automated process, MLC 4.0 eliminates irregularities and human error. Putting quality first – right from the start.
Maximum flexibility for your future
- Modular and expandable: additional fan-folding stations and satellites
- Step-by-step automation: with fat pump, stocking hopper and elevating conveyor
The MLC 4.0 grows alongside your success. Thanks to the modular design, you can start by automating the initial steps and then easily expand the system into a fully automated production line at a later stage. This ensures you have a precision solution today whilst retaining complete flexibility for future capacity expansions.
For the most exact requirements
- High-quality materials: Stainless steel for optimal hygiene and durability
- Reliable control: proven Siemens technology for maximum operational reliability
- Energy-efficient drives: high-performance gear motors from Nord or SEW (optional)
- Long-term robustness: robust design, engineered specifically for 24/7 shift operation
The MLC 4.0 embodies RONDO’s decades of experience. Every detail is geared towards reliability in order to minimise downtime. You are investing in a system that will operate accurately and with minimal servicing for years to come, even when running at full capacity.
Fast cleaning process
- Hygienic design: smooth stainless steel surfaces without dirty corners and edges
- Optimal accessibility: Quick-release belts and concealed motors and plug connectors
Efficient: removable flour dusters that facilitate emptying and cleaning
The MLC 4.0 is quick and easy to clean thanks to its sophisticated design features. You will benefit immediately from a significant increase in net production time.
Intuitive operation
- 7-inch touch screen: colour display with easy-to-understand icons
- Smart recipe management: all parameters can be safely stored in programs and retrieved immediately
- Seamless system integration: centralised control of upstream and downstream machines to ensure a smooth process
- Secure user management: individual access rights ensure a high level of data protection and safeguard against operational errors
With the modern RCC control concept, you always have a clear overview of all relevant process data. MLC 4.0 makes everyday work noticeably easier. Your team can focus on what matters most, whilst ensuring maximum reproducibility of results.
From 3 – 400 fat layers – with the line of your choice
With three different options to choose from, you can select the MLC 4.0 line layout that best suits your production requirements. Depending on the layout, it is possible to produce dough blocks with up to 4, 40 or even 400 fat layers in a single cycle.
MLC 4.0 I-Block-Line
- Automatic production of dough blocks with 1 fat layer
- Up to 4 layers are possible with manual folding
- No automatic fan-folding station, manual block production
- Space requirement: 8300 x 1850 mm
MLC 4.0 L-Block-Line
- Automatic production of dough blocks with 4 - 10 fat layers
- Up to 40 layers are possible with manual folding
- One automatic fan-folding station, manual block production
- Space requirement: 8000 x 6000 mm
MLC 4.0 U-/Z-Block-Line
- Automatic production of dough blocks with 16 - 100 fat layers
- Up to 400 layers are possible with manual folding
- Two automatic fan-folding stations, manual block production
- Space requirement: 8000 x 7200 mm
Ideal for these baked goods
You can produce efficiently laminated dough blocks with the MLC 4.0 Block Line. Such dough bands are the basis for a variety of puff pastry, Danish dough and croissant products.
Producing dough blocks with the MLC 4.0 L-Block Line
Dough band former
Dough band former
The dough band former gently forms doughs of all kinds into homogeneous, tension-free dough bands without damaging the dough structure. It is compact, can be moved on castors and is quick and easy to clean.
Fat pump
Fat pump
The fat pump automatically produces a continuous band of fat, of uniform width and thickness, from blocks of margarine or butter, and applies it to the dough band. Alternatively, fat plates can be applied manually.
Overlapping belts
Overlapping belts
The folding belts then fold the dough band around the fat, completely enclosing it.
Satellite head
Satellite head
Thanks to their large diameters and the counter-pressure roller, the 10 to 14 rollers on the satellite head gently reduce the thickness of the dough band. The delicate structure of the dough and fat layers remains intact.
Fan-folding station
Fan-folding station
The dough band is gently fan-folded, producing between 4 and 10 homogeneous fat layers. The fan-folded dough band is passed to a second satellite head for repeat reduction.
End section
End section
For block production, the dough band is automatically cut into pieces and then folded manually. At this point, the dough block has between 2 and 40 fat layers.
Depending on the type of dough and the process, the blocks can either undergo further processing after a resting period or be placed back on the MLC 4.0. The satellite head rolls out the dough blocks and joins them together to form an endless dough band, which is then fan-folded with further layers of fat.
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Technical data
MLC 4.0 I-Block-Line
| Possible number of fat layers | up to 4 |
| recommended operating time | 24 h / 7 days a year |
| Conveyor belt width | 700 mm |
| Satellite gap | 3 – 30 mm |
| Satellite diameter | 400 mm |
| Sheeting speed | < 5 m/min |
| Space requirement | 8300 × 1850 mm |
| Possible additional functions | Remote maintenance |
MLC 4.0 L-Block-Line
| Possible number of fat layers | up to 40 |
| recommended operating time | 24 h / 7 days a year |
| Conveyor belt width | 700 mm |
| Satellite gap | 3 – 30 mm |
| Satellite diameter | 400 mm |
| Sheeting speed | < 5 m/min |
| Space requirement | 8000 × 6000 mm |
| Possible additional functions | Remote maintenance |
MLC 4.0 U-/Z-Block-Line
| Possible number of fat layers | up to 400 |
| recommended operating time | 24 h / 7 days a year |
| Conveyor belt width | 700 mm |
| Satellite gap | 3 – 30 mm |
| Satellite diameter | 400 mm |
| Sheeting speed | < 5 m/min |
| Space requirement | 8000 × 7200 mm |
| Possible additional functions | Remote maintenance |
Accessories
With RONDO accessories, you can adapt the MLC 4.0 Block Line to suit your specific needs.
Supplementary machines
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