Ceramic tube furnaces

AGIV FORNI baking ovens, are appliances for demanding customers who place particular emphasis on the quality of baked goods and their traditional appearance. These appliances, which have proven themselves on the European market, have been successfully installed in our country for almost 30 years.

How do our ovens work?

The principle of the Agiv Forni cooker has remained the same for years. The 5.5mm-thick tubes are flooded with water, which is then heated at the top of the flues to steam temperature. The steam then circulates through the entire volume of the pipe, giving up its temperature to the herts and steam generators arranged on the pipes. This is how the hertz, on which the baking takes place, and the steam generators, which supply the steam produced at baking temperature, are heated.

We have shown you the main components of the cooker in the accompanying photos.

What are the advantages of the Agiv Forni ceramic-tube cooker?

The unquestionable advantage of our cooker is:

• perfectly even baking for all types of bread;
• invisible heat loss of the baked product after loading (high thermal inertia, for example a 22m bakery oven weighs 12.5t)
• even baking on each chamber (no control systems, baking on hertz located on tubes)
• extremely efficient steaming, not achievable with other tube furnaces (2 steam generators in each baking chamber)
• energy saving (mineral wool and concrete as effective insulation)
• trouble-free (no heat exchangers, turbines, oil pumps, etc.).
• long service life (5.5mm thick tubes are not used in other cookers of this type)
• Steam generation at breadmaking temperature. Moist steam quite different from similar tube ovens, which use thinner tubes.
• negligible electricity consumption compared to cyclothermic and thermal oil furnaces

AGIV FORNI cooker design

As far as the construction of the cooker is concerned, it can be divided into two parts:

• The first part, is the pedestal at the bottom of the cooker. It is constructed using original Italian ceramic, ensuring the highest level of heat accumulation.
• The second element is the baking chambers in which the hertz are located. There are open steam generators on each side of the chamber, from which steam escapes over a length of 2 to 3 metres, depending on the oven model. The steam generators are located on both sides. Other tubular ovens for supplying steam to each level of the oven, have a square cut out at the back of the chamber with a side of a few centimetres, the large amount of steam supplied to the baking chamber through one small opening undoubtedly has an impact on the quality of the baked bread.

If you are interested in learning more about the construction of the furnace, we will provide photographic documentation of its construction during a meeting at our company or at your site.

 How does the bread making process work with the Agiv Forni oven?

It is important to remember that the vast majority of cookers weigh several tonnes. This has its advantages, but also its disadvantages.

An unquestionable advantage is the low loss of heat provided by the burner, or the high heat accumulation capacity of the ceramics of which the smoke ducts and other components are made . When baking bread on the herty, each user becomes aware of this very quickly, observing an almost imperceptible drop in temperature. The steaming of the steam produced at the baking temperature, which we have already mentioned, is also an unquestionable advantage influencing the quality and appearance of the bread (in other tube ovens the steam is produced at a temperature 2 or 3 times higher).

As far as the inconvenience of operating an Agiv Forni tube furnace is concerned, it is undoubtedly the high thermal inertia consisting of the ability to store a large amount of thermal energy.

In practice, this means that it is difficult to cool the oven down to a lower temperature in a short period of time. This may result in the need for a longer pause to reach a lower temperature (e.g. confectioners often bake after the bakers have finished their work from baking at the highest temperature; of course, all their many hours of work are done with the burner turned off).
Agiv Forni ceramic-tube ovens  are additionally equipped by us for complex purchases:

• Proofing plants powered by a built-in generator or steam supplied directly from the oven
• batch apparatuses complete with trolleys, also manufactured in our company
• loading systems

During the many years of use of the Agiv Forni ceramic-tube cooker, all you need to remember, as with other cookers o:

• periodic cleaning of the burner and checking of its condition
• the cleanliness of the flue and the ventilation ducts and the cleanliness of the fan installed in the hood and all its ducts
• all other health and safety requirements

Ceramic tube furnaces, unlike other types of furnaces, do not have devices such as heat exchangers and turbines, oil pumps, etc. (all these devices have very high power consumption, which is almost invisible in our furnaces). (all these devices have a very high power consumption, which is almost invisible in our furnaces).

Ceramic-tube cookers should only be built by proven installers. Unfortunately, it is the case in practice that small companies most often use subcontractors who are not involved with the company on a day-to-day basis and do not have the necessary experience and training in cooker construction. One must always be aware that mistakes made during the construction of the cooker are impossible to eliminate later.
Agiv Forni ceramic-tube ovens - implementation process

Our furnace is made up of a huge number of components, which take 5 working days to assemble precisely and solidly. After this time, the oven is put into production in stages, which at the earliest can take place one week after the start of work. The design of the oven is reliable and guarantees perfect baked goods from the first full day of operation.
Agiv Forni cookers - Guarantee, support, training

During a visit to your company, we will help you select a cooker model and its location.

Together, we will discuss how to supply the burner, tailored to your realities. We will tell you which furnace models and other additional solutions your colleagues in the industry most often order.

In a word, we are happy to share our wealth of experience.

The guarantee for all new bakery and confectionery ovens is 12 months.
Agiv Forni cookers - Financing and leasing

In practice, customers acquire most of their equipment through leasing companies. Our company works with several leaders in this market, but the final choice of leasing company is always up to the customer.
You can count on our help and advice in this regard. This usually consists of presenting offers and contacting leasing company employees.

Why purchase an Agiv Forni ceramic-tube cooker?

Unfortunately, today's times do not spoil bakery owners.

A large amount of bread is produced in industrial bakeries, which then flood the market with cheap produce sold in big-box stores.

Fortunately, the market shows that quality is more important than price.

Therefore, the only choice today is to compete on the quality of the bread.

The traditional and tasty baked goods that are successfully produced every day in Agiv Forni ovens are our best calling card. We would be happy to provide you with a list of bakeries that work with our ovens. When you visit such establishments, you can see what the baked goods that have had a loyal following of consumers for decades look and taste like.

If you are interested in a meeting or more information, please call 603 307 306 or email bagmasz@bagmasz.com

Ceramic tube ovens - reliable solutions for bakeries

AGIV FORNI ceramic tube furnaces it's indispensable bakery equipment, which is distinguished by its operating stability, precision and exceptional baking quality. The machines are designed for bakers who appreciate Repeatability and quality of productionand at the same time want to use equipment with a long service life.

Their ceramic-tube construction is based on thick tubes (5.5 mm) which, when filled with water, form a closed steam circuit. Thanks to this heat is evenly distributed over the entire baking surfacewhich guarantees perfect results even with large batches.

On offer Bagmash there are ovens of various sizes and configurations to suit the individual needs of bakeries - from small artisan businesses to large baking studios. Our ovens can be equipped with:

• tanneries powered by a steam generator or steam from the oven,
• loading and unloading systems,
• batch apparatus with trolleys,
• complete control and automation systems.

Choosing AGIV FORNI cookeryou invest in a device that works reliably for decades, minimising energy consumption and running costs.

Uniform heating of ceramic tubes

One of the most important features ceramic tube furnaces there are even heating. Ceramic tubes flooded with water form a system in which the heat from the burner transforms the water into steam, circulating throughout the system. As a result the temperature in each baking chamber is maintained at a constant levelwhich eliminates the problem of uneven baked goods.

This technology makes:

• no heat escapes when the cooker is loadeddue to its high thermal inertia,
• the cooker quickly regains its operating temperature,
• each loaf of bread has the same texture and browning, regardless of where it is in the oven,
• steam used in the process has an ideal moisture level, which translates into a glossy and crispy crust.

An additional advantage is thermal insulation made of mineral wool and concrete, which minimises heat loss and allows the baking temperature to remain constant for hours.

Compared to cyclothermic or thermo-oil furnaces, AGIV FORNI ceramic-tube furnaces also stand out lower electricity consumptionas they have no oil pumps, turbines or heat exchangers. This translates into real savings in daily operation.

Application of tube furnaces

Ceramic tube furnaces is a solution that proves itself in a variety of applications. Thanks to their design and exceptional heat properties, they are ideal for baking bread as well as rolls, baguettes or yeast doughs. The high heat capacity makes it possible to bake even several batches of bread without the need for continuous reheating.

Application of AGIV FORNI tube furnaces:

• Artisan and traditional bakeries - for whom the quality of baked goods and natural flavour is of paramount importance,
• Manufacturing and industrial plants - where efficiency and repeatability count,
• Confectioneries and bakerieswhich require stable temperatures and high-quality steam,
• Modern boutique bakeriesoffering sourdough bread, baguettes or speciality breads.

Thanks to its durable construction and ease of use, AGIV FORNI cookers provide faultlessness i long service life even under intensive use. Their installation is carried out by specialised technicians, which guarantees the correct operation of the system and optimal performance.

Each cooker is installed made of top-quality Italian ceramics, which further enhances the thermal efficiency and aesthetics of the design.

Which breads can be baked in it?

AGIV FORNI ceramic tube furnaces make it possible to bake virtually any type of bread. Thanks to even heat distribution and steaming at baking temperature, you get excellent results with different types of dough.

Tubular ovens can be baked in:

• wheat, rye and mixed breads,
• sourdough bread,
• rolls, baguettes and pretzels,
• yeast-raised and confectionery cakes,
• speciality artisanal bakery products, such as breads with added grains or honey.

Each baked product is characterised by natural flavour and ideal crumb structurewhich allows bakers to stand out from the competition. Application moist steam at baking temperature makes the crust crispy and the interior pliable and plump.

Thanks to this AGIV FORNI cookers are the preferred choice of bakers who rely on tradition, quality and repeatability of results. It is a solution that allows you to create bread that tastes like it used to - with the character and aroma of a true bakery product.

Bagmasz - your partner in bakery equipment

Company Bagmash has been providing modern and reliable bakery machinesof which AGIV FORNI ceramic tube furnaceswhich have enjoyed the trust of customers in Poland and Europe for many years. We offer full support in the selection, installation, financing and servicing of equipment.

Contact us for a selection of the ideal tubular oven for your bakery - by telephone at 603 307 306 or by e-mail bagmasz@bagmasz.com.