Glazing machines are almost universally used by commercial baked goods manufacturers. These automated machines apply icing and glazes to donuts, cakes, cookies, filled Danish and other pastries. Glazing equipment not only allows for uniform application of glazes, it also controls the amount dispensed on each item to avoid waste.

Glazing equipment comes in many varieties. Large scale baked goods manufacturers normally use the standard floor mounted glazers constructed of heavy-duty stainless steel. Smaller commercial bakeries can get by with hand glazers that occupy much less space. Whether you invest in new or used glazing equipment, consider the best sources available.

1. Deal directly with the leading food glazing machines manufacturers for superior products.

2. Reach out to established food equipment suppliers who can special order food glazing machines from many manufacturers.

3. Spend considerably less by purchasing used glazing equipment.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Find top of the line glazing equipment made by leading manufacturers

Certain manufacturers stand out as market leaders in the bakery equipment industry. Since glazing machines represent a considerable investment for any company, you'll want to be sure that you've chosen a truly superior product.

I recommend: Belshaw makes a donut glazer that is easier to lift than standard glazers. The company has been selling commercial bakery equipment for 80 years. Hinds-Bock, operating out of Washington, makes glazers for donuts and pastries.

Deal with suppliers of food glazing equipment for the best selection

You may search the online catalogs of food and bakery equipment suppliers or you may contact their sales teams who will special order glazing machines the supplier does not have in stock.

I recommend: Contact Baker Perkins Group for supplies of commercial bakery equipment. The company remains a global supplier of heavy-duty baked goods glazing machines used by large-scale food manufacturers. Search the new inventory catalog of an Atlanta-based glazing machines provider, A City Discount, which made its mark on the food industry by supplying commercial bakeries with equipment.

Lower equipment costs by purchasing used glazing equipment

Your best bet is to find used glazing machines that are being sold by a retailer who is going out of business or moving to a new location.

I recommend: Contact Bakery Equipment/Design for used baked goods glazing equipment. The company updates its site regularly so that its listing of available products remains current. Bake Marketing offers a large inventory of new and used glazers, ranging from the easy lift hand models to thermal glazers.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Before purchasing food glazing machines, it's advisable to speak with a commercial bakery consultant who will help you select the right size equipment for your bakery and can supply you with glazing machines information in general.