Baking quality like in the good old days
"Yes, in the good old days..." — Every UNIVERSAL PLUS is the result of over 140 years of experience in oven construction. HEIN has never ceased building traditional ovens for quality bakeries.
The UNIVERSAL PLUS equipped with annular tubes, paired with today's high-tech technology, makes this oven the indispensable instrument for satisfying your customers with unrivalled products.
The natural heat transfer of the masonry thermal stone firing and stone hearth baking plates guarantees the formation of a beautiful crispy crust that retains the moisture inside the bread.
Key features of the UNIVERSAL PLUS
Technologies & innovations UNIVERSAL PLUS
A unique heating system combining centuries-old tradition and cutting-edge technology
Mannesmann annular tubes
Continuous seamless tubes filled with water that transforms into steam for uniform heat distribution.
- Service life of over 30 years
- Individually pressure-tested
- Homogeneous heat without cold spots
Masonry refractory firing
Massive mass of refractory bricks serving as a huge heat accumulator. The burner switches on 50% less often.
- Natural heat accumulator
- Successive loadings without interruption
- Significant energy savings
High-performance steam system
Revolutionary innovation housed above the masonry thermal stone firing, guaranteeing soft, saturated and constant steam.
- Always optimal temperature
- Consistent quality batch after batch
- No maintenance required
22 mm stone hearth plates
Hand-cast in our workshops from a special mixture of crushed stone in a robust steel frame.
- Beautiful crispy and uniform crust
- Natural heat transfer
- Optimal freshness retention
TOUCHMATIC control
5" touchscreen (8.4" optional) with intuitive Windows interface for complete oven regulation.
- 299 baking programs
- Visualised temperature curves
- Networking and USB stick
Durable & reliable construction
Premium stainless steel, optimal thermal insulation and steam-tight doors.
- Can be built in on 3 sides
- Maintenance accessible from the front
- Sekurit glass option (at no extra charge)
UNIVERSAL PLUS performance
Figures that reflect over 140 years of excellence
30+
Years of service life
Pressure-tested tubes
40%
Energy savings
Compared to recirculating ovens
10
Years warranty
Annular tubes and masonry firing
60m²
Max. baking surface
From 3 to 60 m² per oven
299
Baking programs
TOUCHMATIC control
140+
Years of expertise
Since 1882
Models & configurations UNIVERSAL PLUS
Almost unlimited choice: almost anything is possible.
You have a choice of 4 baking chamber widths (60, 120, 180 and 240 cm) for an oven with 3 to 10 hearths with a depth of 160, 200 or 240 cm.
This results in a variety of different models with a baking surface from 3 to 60 m².
The UNIVERSAL PLUS is the narrowest annular tube oven with masonry thermal stone firing on the market. For example, for a 120 cm wide baking chamber, the outer width of the oven is only 158 cm.
If conditions in your bakery permit, the oven can be delivered "factory assembled". It also remains mobile thanks to removable heavy-duty castors.
Technical specifications
All specifications of the UNIVERSAL PLUS oven
| Oven type | Annular tube oven with masonry thermal stone firing |
| Fuel | Gas or oil |
| Heating system | Continuous seamless Mannesmann annular tubes |
| Firing | Masonry in refractory bricks (heat accumulator) |
| Steam system | High-performance steam system integrated above the firing |
| Baking soles | 22 mm cast stone (in-house manufacturing) |
| Control | TOUCHMATIC — 5" touchscreen (8.4" optional) |
| Programs | 299 baking programs with temperature curves |
| Baking surface | From 3 to 60 m² per oven |
| Chamber widths | 60, 120, 180 and 240 cm |
| Depths | 160, 200 or 240 cm |
| Number of hearths | 3 to 10 hearths |
| Energy savings | Up to 40% compared to recirculating ovens |
| Facade | Premium stainless steel |
| Doors | Steam-tight stainless steel, Sekurit glass option (at no extra charge) |
| Warranty | 10 years on annular tubes and masonry firing (8h/day) |
10-year warranty for an average daily working time of 8 hours/24. Subject to technical modifications.
Universal use: exceptional baking for all your products
The soft and uniform heat of the UNIVERSAL PLUS enhances every type of product
Traditional bakery
- Country breads and long fermentation
- Crispy crust and flavourful crumb
- Extended freshness thanks to stone hearth plates
- Successive loadings without interruption
Pastries & viennoiseries
- Soft and uniform baking
- Saturated and constant steam
- Identical results batch after batch
- Partial loading without quality loss
Varied & flexible baking
- Flexible baking without large temperature curves
- Different types and sizes of bread continuously
- Soft heat even with partial loading
- Total versatility from bread to pastries
Options & accessories UNIVERSAL PLUS
Customise your UNIVERSAL PLUS to suit your needs
Available accessories
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Extendible stone hearth plate
For easier loading and unloading.
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Sekurit glass for doors
Direct view of the baking process, available at no extra charge on request.
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Digital display on extractor hood
Remote monitoring of temperature and remaining baking time.
Renewable energy variants
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UNIVERSAL PLUS WOODSTONE
Wood or compressed briquette heating. Renewable and CO₂-neutral energy. Gas/oil conversion possible.
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UNIVERSAL PLUS PELLETSSTONE
Wood pellet heating. Combines the advantages of annular tubes with even lower energy costs.
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Custom installations with the UNIVERSAL PLUS
The UNIVERSAL PLUS integrates into complete automated installations, combining annular tube ovens, automatic loading systems and cooling solutions.
Thanks to its compact construction and the ability to be built in on three sides, it adapts perfectly to all types of bakeries.
- SPIDER — Fully automatic loading and unloading system
- TOPLUX — Cooling solutions: controlled fermentation, cold rooms, freezing
- LIFTMASTER — Semi-automatic integrated loading/unloading aid
Examples of configurations
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UNIVERSAL PLUS + SPIDER
Fully automatic loading and unloading with transport belt
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UNIVERSAL PLUS + TOPLUX
Continuous fermentation chamber + cooling/freezing
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3
UNIVERSAL PLUS + LIFTMASTER
Semi-automatic integrated loading/unloading aid
UNIVERSAL PLUS installation with automation
Brochure and technical data sheet
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