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When preparing to make delicious baked goods at home it can be overwhelming to determine what pieces of equipment you need, and setting up a bakery with industrial bakery equipment faces the same hurdles on a different scale. While several pieces of equipment will perform the same tasks in each setting there are many differences between the home and industrial versions.
Mixers are a necessary tool, both in handheld and stand form, for both home and industrial uses. They provide the speed and correct methods necessary to quickly blend and mix ingredients in larger quantities. Home mixers can handle regular and even double batches easily, saving the hand whisking and stirring, while industrial mixers can handle several batches and are able to mix for longer periods of time. This allows industrial mixers to operate for hours and make several large batches each day, while home mixers can make a few batches and will then need to rest. The size and amount of energy used limits industrial mixers to commercial properties and businesses, with home mixers being used in kitchens around the world.
Beyond the difference in sizes, there are few differences between industrial baking pans and home backing pans. They are made from the same materials and industrial baking sheets can often be used at home, while home baking sheets will generally be too small for the size of batches that are required. In some industrial baking equipment, the size is not the only differences, with alternative materials being used to improve cooking time and additions such as handles, thicker edges, and features that are best suited to near constant use. As the effectiveness of industrial tools such as silicone liners and spatulas were witnessed, they have begun to find their way into home kitchens.
The largest gap in use, size, and strength of industrial baking equipment compared to home equipment is seen in the ovens. While home ovens are single or double, industrial ovens may have several racks available and can control the temperature more precisely. They are able to bake several batches of anything in a day, are able to run almost around the clock as needed and are often higher so they are easier to reach and both load and unload. Some are able to be rolled into different positions and locations in the kitchen to be better accessible for the needs of the day, and they are designed to maintain an even temperature across the entire oven.
When selecting new kitchen or baking equipment it is key to find those that will fit your exact needs, and knowing the difference between industrial baking equipment and home baking equipment will help you locate the correct store or supplier, the type that you need, and in both voltages and measurements that will fit your lcoaiton.