Batch conche for chocolate making
Achieve optimal texture and flavor development in your chocolate with precise control over the conching process, enhancing the quality of chocolate bars and other cocoa-based products.

Refines and Conches Chocolate Mass
The Traditional Batch Conche PVS 2000-6000 from Hamburg Dresdner Maschinenfabriken is designed to meet the rigorous demands of artisan and industrial chocolate production. It refines chocolate mass through an intricate conching process that enhances texture and flavor. Ideal for applications including chocolate bars, cocoa powder, and nut butter, this equipment supports small-batch to high-volume operations. Featuring a robust construction, it integrates seamlessly into existing production lines with batch processing capabilities. Energy efficiency is optimized through its advanced motor control, reducing operational costs by up to 15%. Available in corrosion-resistant materials for long-term durability, it meets industry standards for food safety and hygiene. The equipment offers an intuitive interface for easy operation and maintenance, ensuring minimal downtime and consistent product quality. Customization options are available to fit specific production needs, supported by expert engineering teams.
Benefits
- Enhances product consistency and flavor with precise conching.
- Reduces operational costs by cutting energy consumption up to 15%.
- Seamlessly integrates into existing production lines.
- Ensures food safety with corrosion-resistant, hygienic design.
- Minimizes downtime with user-friendly operation and maintenance.
- Applications
- Cocoa products,Grains,Malt,Nuts,Seeds,Chocolate
- End products
- Cocoa butter,Malted milk powder,Cocoa powder,Tahini,Chocolate bars,Malt extract,Nut butter
- Steps before
- Mixing,Pre-Refining,Refining
- Steps after
- Packing
- Input ingredients
- cocoa beans,cocoa nibs,grains,seeds,malt,nuts,sugar
- Output ingredients
- chocolate,cocoa liquor,cocoa butter,cocoa powder,refined chocolate,conched chocolate
- Market info
- Hamburg Dresdner Maschinenfabriken GmbH is known for expertise in manufacturing industrial machines for the cocoa, chocolate, and confectionery industries, particularly focusing on roasting, grinding, and refining processes. They have a strong reputation for quality and innovation.
- Capacity
- 2000–6000 kg/batch
- Automation
- PLC-controlled
- Batch vs. continuous
- Batch or continuous
- Cooling medium
- Chilled water
- Cycle time
- 8–48 hours
- Energy Usage per Batch
- 15–30 kWh
- Working mechanism
- Mixing,refining,conching
- Integrated steps
- Three-in-one solution
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Batch / Continuous
- Automation level
- Manual / PLC / SCADA
- Energy efficiency
- Low kWh/kg
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- Machine Footprint
- Varies based on model
- Tank Shape
- Vertical Single-Shaft / Double-Shaft
- Control Panel Type
- PLC-controlled
- Discharge Method
- Shaft-Driven Mixing
- Compact Footprint
- Yes
- Control panel or HMI type
- PLC / Touchscreen
- Integration possibilities
- SCADA / MES
- Batch vs. Continuous Operation
- Batch or Inline