Flour reclaim
Flour reclaim systems
for bakery production

Coperion, through its technology brand Shick Esteve, offers a wide range of flour reclaim systems for bakery production, known as Laramore. These systems help bakeries improve efficiency, reduce flour waste, and maintain consistent product quality across different lines and processes.
What are flour reclaim systems for?
Flour reclaim systems are designed to recover, transport, and filter excess flour from production lines, making your bakery cleaner, safer, and more cost-efficient.
Common applications include:
- Bread and rolls production
- Muffins and cakes
- Sheeted dough lines
- Roll lines
- Other flour-based product lines
By capturing and reusing excess flour, bakeries can reduce waste, optimize ingredient use, and ensure consistent dough quality.
Why flour reclaim is needed?
Ingredient savings & waste reduction
Flour is one of the most valuable raw materials in bakery production, yet large amounts are often lost during handling and processing. A flour reclaim system captures and recycles this excess flour, reducing ingredient loss and cutting costs. This not only improves efficiency but also supports sustainable operations by minimizing waste.
Recipe consistency
Uncontrolled excess flour can disrupt product uniformity. By filtering and returning flour directly back into production, bakeries ensure that ingredient properties remain stable across every batch. This helps maintain reliable dough formulations and consistent product quality, regardless of the production line or process.
Hygiene
Loose flour creates challenges for hygiene management. It can settle on equipment, accumulate on floors, and contribute to cross-contamination risks. A flour reclaim system reduces airborne dust and keeps production lines cleaner by systematically removing and filtering excess flour. This helps bakeries meet strict food safety standards while maintaining a sanitary environment.
Safety
Flour dust presents significant safety risks, including the potential for dust explosions. Laramore systems are designed with built-in protection, including fire isolation cyclones, and meet NFPA and ATEX standards. By actively reducing flour dust in the workplace, bakeries create safer conditions for personnel and safeguard their facilities.
How do flour reclaim systems work?
Here is how Laramore flour reclaim systems typically operate:
- Flour collection
Excess flour from conveyors, dividers, moulders, or sheeters is captured using vacuum systems or suction hoods. - Transport and filtration
Collected flour is conveyed through pipes and cyclones that remove debris or contaminants. - Storage and reuse
Filtered flour is returned to production via supply hoppers or directly to the mixer for consistent quality. - Fire safety and compliance
Laramore systems include fire isolation cyclones and meet NFPA and ATEX standards to protect personnel and facilities.
Laramore flour reclaim systems from Coperion are designed for bakeries that demand performance, reliability, and cost savings. With decades of experience, innovative designs, and a full replacement program, it ensures consistent product quality while reducing flour waste and downtime.
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