Rotary solenoids supplied by Yorkshire-based NSF Controls are contributing to the irresistibility of mouth-watering breads, pastries and puddings throughout the world, thanks to their inclusion in ovens manufactured by MONO Equipment. The Swansea-based manufacturer is a major force in the design and production of state-of-the-art baking ovens, which it supplies to an international customer base including leading supermarket chains and other food outlets.

As one of Europe’s leading suppliers of switches, solenoids and other electro-mechanical products, NSF provides MONO Equipment with rotary solenoids which are used to operate a butterfly valve on the pipe system damper, a unit designed to control the release of steam from MONO’s ovens. The system is an important feature on every model within the company’s extensive range, which includes small convection ovens, rack ovens and deck ovens. The release of excess steam is used to control moisture levels within the ovens and is crucial for the production of high quality crusty bread products.

The many thousands of rotary solenoids supplied by NSF have always proved reliable, despite being subjected to the high temperatures associated with this demanding application. MONO Equipment’s Research & Development Engineer, Peter Boyles, explained, "NSF solenoids were chosen primarily for their cost efficiency but they have also proved extremely reliable components which perform well under difficult circumstances".