mac.pan Controlled Fermentation Chamber for Trolleys | Dough Retarder Proofer System

mac.pan Controlled Fermentation Chamber for Trolleys

The mac.pan Controlled Fermentation Chamber for Trolleys is a professional dough retarder proofer designed to optimize bakery production planning by eliminating the need for overnight work. This system allows bakers to prepare dough during daytime hours and precisely control fermentation so that products are perfectly proofed and ready to bake at a scheduled time the following day.

By managing yeast activity through controlled temperature and humidity cycles, the chamber ensures consistent dough development, improved product quality, and greater operational flexibility. It is specifically designed to accommodate bakery trolleys, making it ideal for medium to large-scale bakery operations.

Main performance and structural features

Advanced dough retarding technology

Allows full control over yeast activity, enabling bakers to delay fermentation and schedule baking times accurately.

Optimized workflow management

Frees operators from night shifts by allowing daytime preparation and automatic overnight fermentation control.

Multi-phase fermentation cycle

The system follows a precise, automated fermentation process:

• Storage phase
• Temperature below +5°C to block yeast activity and preserve dough structure.
• Awakening phase
• Gradual temperature increase up to +16°C, preparing the dough for renewed yeast activity.
• Yeast activity phase
• Temperature is progressively raised to the set value (up to 40°C) while maintaining controlled humidity.
• Blocking / holding phase (hammock)
• Temperature is reduced to 10°C, stopping yeast activity and keeping the product ready for baking in successive batches.

Uniform temperature and humidity control

Ensures consistent fermentation results across all trays and trolleys.

Designed for trolley-based production

Ideal for bakeries using rack trolleys for dough handling and baking logistics.

Professional industrial construction

Built for continuous operation in demanding bakery environments with high reliability and energy efficiency.

Typical applications

• Medium and large bakeries
• Industrial bread production facilities
• Artisan bakeries with scheduled baking cycles
• Operations aiming to eliminate night shifts