Proofing Cabinet (Industry Standard) | Small bakeries, home bakeries | Temperature: 35–40°C (±2°C accuracy) Material: Stainless Steel (ASTM A380) Humidity: Manual (60–70%) | Cost-effective, simple operation Basic NSF compliance | Limited precision No retarding function Requires manual adjustments |
Retarding Cabinet (Industry Standard) | Restaurants, small bakeries | Temperature: 2–4°C (manual control) Material: Stainless Steel (ISO 3833) Humidity: Unregulated | Slows fermentation for dough storage Compact design | No proofing capability Limited temperature consistency No automation |
Combination Retarder/Proofer (Base) | Medium bakeries, cafes | Dual Temp Range: 2–40°C (±1°C) Basic Digital Controls (IEC 60601) Capacity: 10–20 racks ▲ | Versatile for proofing/retarding Space-saving design Meets NSF/ANSI 4 | Manual humidity control Limited pre-set programs Basic touchscreen |
Combination Retarder/Proofer (Advanced) | Large bakeries, industrial kitchens | Precise Temp/Humidity: ±0.5°C / 85% (ISO 22442) Auto Programs (12+ dough types) ▲▲ Capacity: 30+ racks | High precision for consistent results Automated cycles reduce labor ▲▲ Heavy-duty build (ASTM A240) | Higher upfront cost Requires training for advanced features |
Conventional Proofer (Non-Automatic) | Small-scale, manual bakeries | Manual Temp Control (30–40°C) Basic Material (non-certified) No humidity regulation | Affordable entry-level option Low maintenance | No retarding function Prone to temperature fluctuations Less durable |
Industrial-Grade Proofing System | High-volume bakeries, factories | Capacity: 1,000+ loaves/hr Heavy-duty Stainless Steel (ASTM A240) Automated Loaders ▲▲▲ | High output for mass production Robust construction (ISO 9001 certified) | Expensive investment Requires dedicated maintenance team Large footprint |