Cracker Production Systems: High‑Volume, Sanitary, and Efficient
Since 1893, the Thomas L. Green brand—now part of Reading Bakery Systems—has been a trusted partner to cracker manufacturers, delivering production systems designed for efficiency, reliability, and sanitary operation.
Production Capacity & Flexibility
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These systems accommodate a wide range of formats, including straight sheeted, dual sheeted, and laminated crackers.
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Sheeting widths vary from 600 mm to 1.5 m, with production capacities ranging from 500 to 5,500 kg/hour, depending on oven dimensions and the type of product being produced.
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Flexibility is further enhanced by the ability to integrate either batch mixers or fully automated continuous mixing systems from Exact Mixing. These recipe-driven systems help reduce labor, cut costs, ensure consistency, and offer repeatable product quality.
Safety, Sanitation & Control
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The SafeShield Program underlines RBS’s commitment to safety and hygiene. It ensures:
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Optimal safeguarding with minimum contamination risks and easy-to-clean surfaces,
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Automation that minimizes direct human contact and boosts food safety,
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The use of materials that reduce contamination risk.
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In-house control systems, tailored to each customer's needs, maintain compliance with the latest safety and production standards while ensuring seamless, efficient operation.
Comprehensive Equipment Ecosystem
A wide array of supporting equipment is available to complete the cracker production line:
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Mixing: EX Continuous Mixer, Vertical Spindle Mixer
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Dough Handling: Conveyors, Dump Stations, Feed Systems
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Forming: 2‑, 3‑, and 4‑Roll Sheeters, Gauging Stations, Laminators, Rotary Cutting Stations, Omega Topping Dispensers
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Baking & Cooling: PRISM Oven, Ambient Air Cooler
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Post‑Processing: Cracker Breaker/Shingler
Reading Bakery Systems offers cracker production systems that combine high throughput, versatility, and robust sanitary standards. Whether you're aiming for traditional sheeted crackers or more complex laminated designs, their solutions—backed by automated mixing, sanitation-first Safeshield design, and customized control systems—support scalable, high-quality production tailored to modern bakery needs.
