Advanced enrobing line for confectionery

For confectionery producers seeking seamless chocolate coating versatility, our enrobing line optimizes production by eliminating cross-contamination and minimizing changeover time, enabling rapid mass transitions.

Enrobes and Switches Chocolate Masses Rapidly

The Chocoat™ Quick Change Enrobing Line from Bühler offers an innovative solution for confectionery and bakery manufacturers aiming to enhance production efficiency. This system allows rapid switching between different chocolate masses, including dark, white, vegan, organic, and sugar-free, in under 45 minutes without cleaning, thanks to its dedicated lower compartments. This flexibility prevents cross-contamination, ensuring food safety and compliance with diverse product lines.

Designed for continuous high-speed operations, it seamlessly integrates with existing production lines, including cooling, buffering, and packaging systems, to streamline your workflow. The machine features a heated storage area for quick restarts and efficient mass changeover, minimizing downtime. Constructed with stainless steel, it provides durability and resistance to corrosion, suitable for rigorous processing environments. With a focus on maintaining quality and reducing waste, the Chocoat™ system stands out in high-capacity production settings. Additionally, customization options and Bühler’s engineering support offer tailored solutions to meet your specific production needs.

Benefits

  • Minimizes production downtime with rapid 45-minute mass changeovers.
  • Ensures precise product separation to eliminate cross-contamination, maintaining food safety standards.
  • Reduces waste and raw material loss by eliminating the need for cleaning between different chocolate masses.
  • Enhances operational flexibility to accommodate various chocolate types, including vegan and sugar-free.
  • Integrates seamlessly into existing production lines, optimizing efficiency and throughput.

General


Applications
Wafers,Baked goods,Biscuits,Snacks,Confectionery,Bakery solutions,Bars,Sugar-free chocolates,Cakes,Vegan,Chocolate,Organic
End products
White chocolate wafers,Vegan chocolate brownies,Vegan enrobed energy bars,Organic chocolate cookies,Chocolate-coated protein bars,Chocolate-coated rice cakes,White chocolate-dipped pretzels,Milk chocolate-covered almonds,Sugar-free chocolate truffles,Dark chocolate biscuits
Steps before
Cooking,tempering,Cooling,buffering,Dough prep,extrusion,shaping,Moulding,forming
Steps after
Cooling,buffering,Packing,Palletizing,Filling,decorating,Sorting,drying
Input ingredients
dark chocolate,white chocolate,vegan chocolate,organic chocolate,sugar-free chocolate
Output ingredients
enrobed bars,enrobed biscuits,enrobed cakes,enrobed wafers,enrobed protein bars,enrobed wafer sticks
Market info
Buhler is renowned for manufacturing advanced process solutions for food, feed, and advanced materials. They are highly regarded for their innovation in milling technology and equipment quality.

Technical Specifications


Changeover Time
Under 45 minutes
Automation
Quick couplings and connections
Storage Temperature
Heated garage for storage
Cross-Contamination Prevention
Dedicated compartments

Operating Characteristics


Changeover time
Under 45 minutes
Batch vs. continuous operation
Inline Continuous
Automation level
User-friendly operation with quick couplings
Energy efficiency
Heated garage to prevent crystallization
Cleaning method
No cleaning or rinsing required during changeover

Material Compatibility


Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm

Product type Characteristics


Cross-contamination Prevention
Essential
Modularity
Lower compartment changeable

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
Compact
Basket,cone,or tank shape
Rectangular lower compartment
Feed/discharge method
Quick coupling changeover
Footprint
Standard industrial size

Custom Options


Control panel type
User-friendly interface
Integration possibilities
Seamless chocolate type changeover
Changeover system
Quick Change System
Discharge method
Heated garage placement
Mass compatibility
Multiple chocolate types (vegan,organic,sugar-free)