Mult-deck ovens for bakeries

Bakers all over the world trust our oven technology. MATADOR®, our multi-deck oven, is a legend in bakery technology.

Multi-deck ovens

More than 140 years of experience

Best baking quality – Day in day out.
With multi-deck ovens MATADOR you are perfectly equipped for decades. And it is a true multitalent as well!

Competence and consistency: Each MATADOR® multi-deck oven meets this clearly defined requirement. Extremely uniform baking results repeatable at any time – and of course over a period of many decades. Eventually there is no doubt about what this deck oven actually is – a TRUE MULTITALENT in every sense of the word.

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Multi-deck oven MATADOR

baking area: 8.0 – 19.0 m²
heated by: oil/gas/electric
loading: manually

 

Multi-deck oven MATADOR MDE

baking area: 11.5 – 17.28 m²
heated by: direct electrical
loading: manually

 

Multi-deck oven MATADOR MDV

baking area: 12 – 43.2 m²
heated by: oil/gas/electric
loading: automatable

 

MATADOR® = Quality

MATADOR®. For us as manufacturer it is of course the product name. But it is also a concept of quality. Bakers all over the world agree. They mention MATADOR® and QUALITY in the same breath. And there are very compelling arguments for that:

  • Classic deck oven in stainless steel design.
  • Perfectly accessible baking area – from 8 to 43 m2.
  • Unique ZYKLOTHERM® heating system for perfect heat transfer.
  • Outstanding, exemplary temperature flexibility.
  • Excellent vapor guide with rich steam.
  • High-quality special baking stones as standard.
  • Highly effective 30 cm strong high-tech insulation.
  • Ergonomic control via extra large display.
  • Direct and also time-delayed integration of semi and fully automatic loading systems.

 

 
 

Special details
That you can only find with this
unique MATADOR® series

WP BAKERYGROUP is a full-range provider and therefore also supplies the entire periphery around the deck oven. An unbeatable pro. But in addition to that, which specific product benefits make the MATADOR® the first choice and contribute to a reduced energy consumption of up to 30 % compared to similar ovens?

System and safety

ZYKLOTHERM®, the proven heating system, the special baking stones and intelligent WP NAVIGO 3 control system of the MATADOR® are important for low power consumption and highest baking quality.

Excellent vapor guide with ideal steam!

Batch-on-batch baking? This goes without saying with the MATADOR®. Its innovative vapor piping system with vapor distribution system, positive-pressure system and relief flaps on both sides ensures rich steam and even distribution. In concrete terms: a relative humidity of 75 % is achieved in less than one minute. Ideal for excellent shine, juicy crump and crunchy crust.

Top temperature consistency thanks to WP ENERGY BLOCK. Reduction of surface losses. This is where the fundamental key to economic baking lies. The highly effective three-sided insulation makes a significant contribution to it. Its 30 cm strong high-tech thermal layer ensures reduced surface loss by almost 11 %.

 
 
News

Are there new technical options for faster heating of the individual ovens?

Faster heating of the ovens always means either a higher output to produce more energy per time or a reduction of energy losses by e.g. better insulation, an improved heat exchanger or the most optimized vapor injection possible (as little as possible, but as much as necessary). The burner capacity should be sufficient to allow the burner to be switched on 50 to 60 % of the baking time, so that the necessary flexibility is ensured to quickly realize temperature increases during baking. The automatic night start-up systems commonly used nowadays allow the baker to start the oven before starting work so that it is immediately ready for use. The heating time is therefore not relevant. Do you have any further questions? Get in touch

Have the baking characteristics of deck ovens changed as a result of technical developments in recent years?

The deck oven is the legitimate successor of the mother of all ovens, the wood-fired oven. Its baking characteristics have been applied to deck ovens with the advantage that energy can also be supplied during baking via indirect heating by means of a heat transfer medium (heating gas, thermal oil, steam). The heating process preceding baking in a wood-fired oven has been eliminated, and efficiency (capacity utilization) has been significantly increased. In the course of further developments of the deck oven, every effort was made to achieve baking properties as close as possible to those of the wood-fired oven. The MATADOR from WP was the first heating gas circulator (ZYKLOTHERM) and has become the synonym for excellent baking characteristics in bakeries over the past 70 years.

Reduction of operating costs, especially by maintenance and service?

The most effective way to reduce operating costs is to perform regular maintenance. Production downtimes, which always involve high costs, can be avoided as far as possible through predictive maintenance. Due to decades of experience, WP products are designed to enable maintenance and repairs to be carried out quickly and cost-effectively.

How will a reduction in the availability of natural gas due to the Ukraine crisis affect the baking oven industry?

The actual baking process in the production of baked goods is very energy-consuming: baking 1 kg of dough requires energy of approx. 0.2 to 0.3 kWh/kg. If a primary energy source such as natural gas should then fail, this would of course have a major impact on the baking industry. Natural gas has become more widely used in bakeries in recent decades because it is more environmentally friendly and easier to handle compared to oil. What you can do:

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    MATADOR STONE
    The stone – all around lining for perfect baking qualiy!

    The functional principle of the MATADOR® allows for baking comparable to a wood-fired oven by means of radiant heat and dropping baking temperature curve. Due to the comparatively slightly increased temperature at the beginning, the radiant heat suffices for the entire baking process. The products form a greater volume yet maintain a tender flaky crust and long-lasting freshness.

    The system – best baking products thanks to ZYKLOTHERM®!

    ZYKLOTHERM® is the heating system of the MATADOR®. We have employed and continually optimized it since the
    very beginning. Its energy-saving principle: The heating gases enter at the front, in the most sensitive area of the oven. From there they take the shortest route through the heating channels. The result of this heat transfer is a uniform baking process, perfect browning, crisp crusts and full flavor development – even with batch-on-batch baking, of course.

    The control – think tank with expicit cost saving function!

    Traditional baking in the MATADOR® can be continuously perfected using the latest control technology. This means in practice: our WP NAVIGO 3 control system in the current MATADOR® generation provides optimum conditions for baking results beyond comparison. In particular in combination with the previously described ZYKLOTHERM® technology as well as the highly effective all around stone lining.

     

    Improved baking quality through targeted optimization

    Low energy costs are a very important factor in order to operate economically successful. However: the main focus is clearly on the baking quality to be achieved.

    It is the combination of traditional baking and innovative technology that guarantees bread of extraordinary quality and exquisite taste to you as the baker. On the basis of this insight we have developed the SSC principle: Stone + System + Control.

    Strong alternatives – make your decision with your mind at ease

    The MATADOR® is a classic deck oven and can be equipped with baking areas from 8 to 43 m². It is built in the versions MD and MDV. Both versions have special baking stones and can convince with a particularly uniform baking result reproducible at all times.

     

    In case of outage or severe limitation of natural gas,
    there are several alternatives:

    • Conversion to liquefied petroleum gas (LPG, propane/butane): This requires the mixing unit on the burner to be replaced, the piping to be changed and the burner to be readjusted.
       
    • Conversion to liquefied natural gas (LNG): For this purpose, a liquid gas tank must be installed and connected to the burners.
       
    • Conversion to oil burner: WP ovens can be operated with both gas and oil burners. Thus, conversion to oil burners is also always possible, but the burner must be replaced and an oil tank and piping must be installed.
    • Conversion to electrical heating: WP offers electrical cartridge heaters that are geometrically adapted to the burners and can thus be inserted into the combustion chamber to replace a burner. Additionally, a suitably dimensioned cable must be installed. Since the required power is significant, it is essential to check whether the building connection is capable of providing this power. A factor of 3 should be calculated for energy costs compared to oil or gas.

      Are you looking for advice on your options?

      Get in touch

     

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    The central software for your bakery

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    WP BakeryControl helps bakeries sustainably to increase efficiency and reduce costs: better control of the baking sequence in relation to capacity utilization, extended product shelf life, less scrap, and consistent quality thanks to stored recipes and automated machine control. Together with interested companies in the bakery trade, our specialist advisors examine the individual savings potential and possible steps to digitize production. Interested? Please contact us! Safe. Better. Digital.

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