tunnel oven
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A tunnel oven, also known as a continuous kiln, is a type of oven used in commercial bakeries. It features a metal belt that moves through a series of connected baking chambers, open only at the ends. This design allows for continuous bread-making, where products are loaded at one end and emerge baked at the other.12
Tunnel ovens are a critical piece of equipment in modern bakeries, contributing to high-capacity baking. They are often used for yeast-leavened products, though other oven types exist for different baking needs.23
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