At a Glance
- Portable automatic steam cleaner for bakery pans and trays
- Uses dry vapour steam cleaning system — chemical-free, food-safe, and leaves pans dry
- Cleans pans and trays in place during production, with no dismantling or drainage
- Extends pan lifespan by 5–10× compared to brushes or scraping
- Portable design — also works across modular conveyor belts
The Jet System was originally developed for clean-in-place (CIP) cleaning of modular conveyor
belts in the food industry, but we have increasingly found powerful new applications for it in
industrial pan cleaning and industrial tray cleaning. It is now being used for bakery pan
cleaning and bakery tray cleaning in four countries, helping major food factories stay ahead of
hygiene challenges while cutting costs and downtime.
Industrial pans and trays are used throughout the food processing industry, including in the
production of bread, doughnuts, bagels, pastries, cakes, biscuits, cookies, croissants, rolls, muffins,
and many other baked goods. Keeping these bakery pans and trays clean is vital to avoid
contamination, ensure consistent product quality, and extend their lifespan.
Traditional industrial pan cleaning is often done sporadically, after build-up has already formed.
This makes it slow, labour-intensive and can damage pans, reducing their lifespan. The Jet System
changes this completely. It uses high-temperature steam cleaning followed by an airknife, and
there is no need to remove pans from the production line. In most circumstances it can also clean
during production, helping reduce downtime and preventing the build-up that normally becomes
difficult to remove.
Because it uses chemical-free, dry steam and no abrasive contact, the Jet System provides powerful
sanitisation while causing no wear on the bakery pans. Compared to using brushes or scraping,
which gradually wear away pan coatings and deform edges, the Jet System is completely non-contact.
We routinely see industrial pan lifespans extended by 5–10 times versus traditional
methods. The system is fully portable, allowing hygiene teams to use it not only on industrial pans
and trays but also across all of the factory’s modular conveyor belts, bringing consistent hygiene
standards and reliable sanitisation to the entire site. It delivers fully automatic, clean-in-place (CIP)
performance, bringing the benefits of automated CIP cleaning to bakeries and food processing
plants without the need for drainage or modification to existing lines.
Focused Steam Power for Pan and Tray Cleaning
Working in combination with KHD’s 18 kW steam generator, manufactured in the UK, the Jet
System delivers a constant supply of dry vapour steam for industrial cleaning. This automated
steam cleaning system channels energy through a high-speed spinning manifold that sweeps across
the width of each bakery pan or tray, concentrating steam on a tight area for maximum impact. The
result is powerful vapour steam cleaning that removes grease, sugars, fats, and residues while
supporting fully automated clean-in-place steam cleaning. By integrating a portable automatic
steam cleaner into pan and tray hygiene routines, food producers gain a sustainable, chemical-free
solution that eliminates abrasive wear, improves hygiene, and reduces downtime.
While we recommend the Jet System for most bakeries — since it can be deployed flexibly across
pans, trays, and conveyor belts throughout the factory — KHD also manufacture dedicated pan
and tray cleaners with multiple fixed cleaning heads. These in-line systems are ideal for high-throughput
bakeries that want a permanent solution focused specifically on bakery pans or trays.
Key Benefits of the Jet System for Industrial Pan and Tray Cleaning
- Automatic clean-in-place (CIP) cleaning for industrial pans and trays
- Works during production with no need to remove bakery pans
- Steam cleaning with chemical-free, dry steam
- Provides effective sanitisation while cleaning
- Requires no drainage and no modification to existing equipment
- Prevents build-up and keeps hygiene consistent
- Extends industrial pan lifespan by 5–10× by eliminating abrasive wear from brushes or scraping
- Portable system can also clean all factory modular conveyor belts
- Reduces downtime, labour, and maintenance costs
- Brings cleaning automation and automated CIP to the food industry, food factories, and food processing line
Bring Pan and Tray Cleaning Into the Future
Bakery pans and trays are essential in every food factory, but keeping them clean has always been a
challenge. The Jet System solves this with automated steam CIP cleaning, delivering safer, faster,
and more sustainable results than traditional methods.
See how easy bakery pan, tray, and wire mesh belt cleaning can be with a modern industrial steam cleaner.
Contact KHD today to arrange a demonstration