Energy efficiency, sustainability and connectivity

In the current political and economic context, energy efficiency is essential. But what is energy efficiency in equipment after all?

In simple terms, it consists of the ability of equipment to perform the functionality for which it was designed, to perform work, consuming the least amount of energy possible. To acquire efficient equipment, several aspects are considered necessary, namely:

• Electric Power appropriate to the desired production – the installed power is not necessarily the power consumed. Therefore, under scaling equipment power is not an efficient solution – on the contrary;
• Three-Phase Electric Motors IE3 or higher – motors whose construction allows premium efficiency;
• Electronic Frequency Variation – the use of EFV’s allows intelligent management of electrical power, depending on the applied load and use of the IE3 engine;
• Efficient mechanical transmission – an efficient electrical system is of no use if the system mechanically causes significant losses.

At Ferneto, we integrate energy efficiency structurally into the equipment we develop and manufacture: spiral and planetary mixers, dough sheeters and dividers, as well as pie-tart press.

Right to Repair for a more sustainable consumption

The idea that it is better to buy new rather than repair and reuse is a concept from the past.

Conscious consumers must demand the right to repair their equipment, not only for personal and domestic use, but also for industrial use. The bakery and pastry sectors are no strangers to these changes and the demand for repairable and more environmentally friendly equipment has been increasing.

A repairable product is not only a more environmentally friendly product, it is also a more economical product, making it profitable for longer.
At Ferneto, we have always defended the Right to Repair in the equipment we manufacture. We understand it as a means of guaranteeing the continuity of work for our clients, making a return on investment and environmental awareness. These are our guidelines:

• Eco-design – we design equipment that allows quick, economical, and safe repairs; easy replacement of wearing parts, repairability of structural components, with intuitive and safe assembly;
• Standardized and global parts – greater availability and cost reduction.
• Access to parts list and repair manuals – democratization of service;
• Replacement parts safeguard – minimum period 10 years after purchase;
• Fastfer – company in the Ferneto Group that provides specialized services in the reconditioning of equipment and original parts.

Connectivity to smart bakeries
Equipment connectivity is revolutionizing how operations are managed in the bakery and pastry industries. By integrating IoT (Internet of Things) solutions and technology, equipment gains the ability to communicate, shares real-time data, and enables continuously optimizing processes.

This connectivity offers a clear and comprehensive view of production, energy costs and operational performance, allowing the identification of improvement opportunities, reducing of working times and increase of efficiency levels. Furthermore, it provides adaptability to market demands, supporting through decision-making based on concrete data.

In practice, connectivity not only allow productivity but also promotes smarter and more sustainable resource management, preparing the bakeries for the challenges of an increasingly digital and interconnected future.