Machines and systems for frying, lye application, deep-frying, snack baking and robotics in bakeries
WP Lebensmitteltechnik RIEHLE GmbH
WesthausenNew on Amplifa
Baking technology from Westhausen – for almost 60 years
WP Lebensmitteltechnik RIEHLE GmbH in Westhausen develops and manufactures machines and systems for bakery goods production. The portfolio includes deep-fry machines for Berliners and donuts, lye application systems from handheld devices to automatic lye applicators, continuous deep fryers, infrared ovens for in-store baking, tray washing machines, freezers, and robotic solutions for loading, stacking and scoring dough pieces. As part of WP BAKERYGROUP, the company also offers WP Individual custom plant engineering: custom deep-frying systems, lye application lines in modular design and robotic solutions are planned, delivered, installed and commissioned, including staff training. The systems are used in craft and industrial bakeries, hotels, supermarkets, butcher shops, restaurants, catering and the food industry, and are represented worldwide. Production takes place at the Westhausen site in Germany; an emergency service is available 365 days a year around the clock.
- Site
- Westhausen
- Processes
- Deep-frying (system lines for fried pastry, deep-fry machines for Berliners and donuts), Deep-frying & cooking (continuous deep fryers, industrial continuous systems, immersion frying), Snack baking with infrared oven (ITES, in-store baking), Lye application (manual lye applicators, lye application systems, lye application in modular design), Baking tray cleaning (tray washing machines, wet cleaning, washing, drying, oiling), Freezing (Eco-Froster, bakery refrigeration), Robotics & automation (loading, unloading, stacking, scoring of dough pieces), Custom plant engineering (custom deep-frying systems, lye application lines, robotic solutions)
- Materials
- Stainless steel (food technology), Robotics & Automation, Infrared baking technology
- Certificates
- BakingQuality seal (WP BAKERYGROUP), SmartControl (uniform operability), GreenEnergy (energy-efficient systems), CleanTec (hygienic system design), IFS/HACCP support through systems
- Industries
- Bakeries (craft and industrial), Hotels, Supermarkets, Food industry, Butcher shops, Restaurants
- 01
Consultation and detailed planning of the system
- 02
Design and custom plant engineering (WP Individual)
- 03
Manufacturing at the Westhausen site
- 04
Delivery, installation and commissioning
- 05
Training of operating personnel
- 06
Maintenance, 24/7 emergency service and spare parts delivery
Technologies and materials
Stainless steel (food technology)
Material for machines and systems in food processing, including deep-frying, lye application and tray cleaning systems.
Robotics & Automation
Robotic systems such as WP CO-WORKER, WP DELTA ROBOT and WP INDUSTRIAL ROBOT for loading, stacking and automated scoring of dough pieces.
Infrared baking technology
In the ITES infrared oven for fast snack baking in the shop and in-store baking sector.
Location
Westhausen
DEHeadquarters and production (Made in Germany)
- Materials
- Stainless steel (food technology)
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deep-frying (system lines for fried pastry, deep-fry machines for Berliners and donuts)Heat treatment | – | – | – | – | Stainless steel (derivable, food technology) |
| Deep-frying & cooking (continuous deep fryers, industrial continuous systems, immersion frying)Heat treatment | – | – | – | – | – |
| Snack baking with infrared oven (ITES, in-store baking)Heat treatment | – | – | – | – | – |
| Lye application (manual lye applicators, lye application systems, lye application in modular design)Surface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Baking tray cleaning (tray washing machines, wet cleaning, washing, drying, oiling)Surface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Freezing (Eco-Froster, bakery refrigeration)Other | – | – | – | – | – |
| Robotics & automation (loading, unloading, stacking, scoring of dough pieces)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Custom plant engineering (custom deep-frying systems, lye application lines, robotic solutions)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Service, maintenance, spare parts, installation and commissioning of systemsEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Planning and integration of production lines with components from WP BAKERYGROUPEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
25 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deep-fry machine | WP Riehle Fettboy | – | approx. 20–24 pieces per baking cycle | – | – |
| Deep-fry machine (compact unit) | WP Riehle Mini 20 | – | approx. 20 pieces per baking cycle | – | – |
| Deep-fry machine (manual) | WP Riehle LINIE 2000 D | – | approx. 60 pieces per baking cycle | – | – |
| Automatic deep-fry machine | WP Riehle LINIE 2000 A | – | approx. 60 pieces per baking cycle | – | – |
| Automatic deep-fry machine | WP Riehle LINIE 2000 E | – | approx. 60 pieces per baking cycle | – | – |
| Continuous deep fryer | WP Riehle DLA 660 Donutmaster | – | for Berliners, donuts and cake donuts; hourly output depending on product | – | – |
| Continuous deep fryer | WP Riehle DLA 150-600 | – | for quark balls, spritz cookies & cake donuts | – | – |
| Continuous deep fryer SC | WP Riehle DLA 150-600 SC | – | for schnitzel, meat, fish, vegetables, french fries | – | – |
| Continuous deep fryer DLA Industry Touch | WP Riehle DLA 600 / DLA 600 SC Industry Touch | – | with external control cabinet | – | – |
| Industrial continuous line | WP Riehle IDA 1100-20 | – | up to 2,000 Berliners / 4,000 donuts per hour | – | – |
| Industrial continuous line | WP Riehle IDA 1100-40 | – | up to 4,000 Berliners / 8,000 donuts per hour | – | – |
| Infrared oven | WP Riehle ITES | – | shop solution available | – | – |
| Lye applicator (manual handheld device) | WP Riehle Tauchboy | – | max. 800 pieces/day | – | – |
| Lye applicator | WP Riehle RMBB | – | up to 200 trays per hour | – | – |
| Automatic lye applicator | WP Riehle COMJET | – | up to 240 trays per hour | – | – |
| Lye applicator | WP Riehle ALLROUND | – | up to 400 trays per hour | – | – |
| Lye applicator | WP Riehle ALLROUND Pro | – | up to 400 trays per hour; automatic lye tank refill | – | – |
| Lye applicator | WP Riehle ALLROUND Peelboard | – | up to 300 peelboards per hour | – | – |
| Lye application module | WP Riehle DBA | – | for line production | – | – |
| Tray washing machine (wet cleaning) | WP Riehle Multi-Clean | – | up to 600 trays per hour | – | – |
| Robot | WP Riehle WP AUTOMATIC LOADER | – | conveying of products into a system | – | – |
| Robot | WP Riehle WP CO-WORKER | – | gripping/suction and conveying in baking processes; stacking of goods | – | – |
| Delta robot | WP Riehle WP DELTA ROBOT | – | automated scoring of dough pieces | – | – |
| Industrial robot | WP Riehle WP INDUSTRIAL ROBOT | – | scoring of dough pieces; stacking of large and bulky goods | – | – |
| Freezer | WP Riehle Eco-Froster | – | large freezing area in a small space, low energy consumption | – | – |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality seals and service
The systems carry the quality seals of WP BAKERYGROUP (BakingQuality, SmartControl, GreenEnergy, CleanTec) and support IFS/HACCP concepts, particularly the tray washing machines. An in-house factory customer service offers maintenance contracts, inspections and a 24/7 emergency service 365 days a year; spare parts ordered by 12 noon usually leave the premises the same day.
| Evidence | Westhausen |
|---|---|
| BakingQuality seal (WP BAKERYGROUP) | |
| SmartControl (uniform operability) | |
| GreenEnergy (energy-efficient systems) | |
| CleanTec (hygienic system design) | |
| IFS/HACCP support through systems |
Awards
- 1993
Federal Prize for Outstanding Innovative Achievements by the Crafts Sector
- 1999
Federal Prize for Outstanding Innovative Achievements by the Crafts Sector
- 2015
iba Trophy (trophy for an outstanding innovation for the baking trade)