Chocolate block flaking solution

Enhance your confectionery production with versatile flaking capabilities, perfect for creating elegant chocolate decorations and precise toppings for various desserts. Whether you’re crafting intricate truffle coatings or luxurious hot chocolate add-ons, this equipment integrates seamlessly to elevate your product presentation and appeal.

Produces Decorative Chocolate Flakes and Curls

Prefamac’s range of flaking machines, including the PREMIUM, BASIC, CURL, and SNIPPER models, offers specialty solutions for chocolate and confectionery decoration. Designed for both batch and continuous operations, these machines efficiently produce decorative chocolate flakes, curls, and shavings. The PREMIUM model uses pneumatic action to flake chocolate blocks with precision, ideal for intricate garnish on desserts and pastries. Prefamac’s machines can handle various product dimensions with adjustable flake thickness, ensuring versatility across applications like cake toppings and ice cream garnish.

Built in stainless steel, these machines promise durability and ease of maintenance, while their compact design allows seamless integration into existing lines. Prefamac’s focus on safety is evident with built-in protective features, making them a reliable choice for chocolate decorators. Options for customization allow the use of different blade sizes and configurations to tailor output for specific decorative needs. These machines are particularly suited for chocolatiers and confectionery producers seeking to enhance product aesthetics with consistent quality and speed.

Benefits

  • Enhances product aesthetics with precise, decorative chocolate flakes and curls.
  • Reduces operational costs through safe and efficient batch processing.
  • Facilitates easy cleaning and minimal maintenance with stainless steel construction.
  • Increases production versatility with customizable blade configurations for varied flake sizes.
  • Ensures seamless production line integration, supporting both manual and automated operations.

General


Applications
Snacks,Confectionery,Sweets,Desserts,Bakery products,Pastries,Chocolate
End products
Chocolate cake decorations,Chocolate cake toppings,Desserts chocolate decor,Chocolate curls,Biscuit decoration flakes,Chocolate flakes for hot chocolate,Chocolate topping for ice cream,Chocolate shavings for pastries,Chocolate truffle decorations,Chocolate garnish for desserts
Steps before
Cooling chocolate blocks,Transporting chocolate blocks
Steps after
Flake collection,Decoration application,Package for shipping,Melting in hot milk,Adding flakes to cakes or truffles
Input ingredients
chocolate blocks
Output ingredients
chocolate flakes,decorative chocolate flakes,rolled flakes,chocolate snippers
Market info
Prefamac is known for manufacturing high-quality chocolate processing equipment, including tempering, enrobing, and cooling machines. The company is recognized for innovative and custom-engineered solutions tailored to the confectionery industry, emphasizing precision, efficiency, and reliability.

Technical Specifications


Processing time
2 to 3 minutes for 5kg of chocolate (Premium),10 to 20 minutes for 10kg (Basic),6 to 13 minutes for 10kg (Curl),13 to 30 minutes for 5kg (Snipper)
Weight
125 kg (Premium),108 kg (Basic),120 kg (Curl),29 kg (Snipper I),42 kg (Snipper II)
Dimensions
Height 1710 mm,Length 1270 mm,Width 930 mm (Premium),Height 1060 mm,Length 1530 mm,Width 500 mm (Basic),Height 880 mm,Length 1460 mm,Width 480 mm (Curl),Type I
Electricity
Single-phase 220-240V 50Hz or 110V 60 Hz (Premium,Curl,Snipper),Three-phase 380-420V 50Hz or 220 V 60 Hz (Basic)
Blade type
Adjustable blade for various flake lengths
Material Construction
Pearled stainless steel
Flake Thickness
Adjustable
Knife Weight
Approximately 4 kg (Premium,Curl)
Chocolate Block Space
Width 28 cm,Length 44 cm,Thickness 4.5 cm (Premium)
Width 24.5 cm,Length 55 cm,Thickness 9.5 cm (Basic)
Width 27 cm,Length 45 cm,Thickness 8.2 cm (Curl)
Length 47 cm,Width 27 cm,Thickness 4.5 cm (Snipper)

Operating Characteristics


Automation level
Manual / PLC
Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch
CIP/SIP
Manual
Energy efficiency
0.5–2 kWh/kg
Cleaning method
Manual

Material Compatibility


Cleanability
Easy to clean stainless steel construction
Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
Highly resistant due to stainless steel construction
Abrasion resistance
Durable stainless steel components
Density/particle size
Compatible with various densities and particle sizes of chocolate

Physical Characteristics


Machine height
880 mm - 1710 mm
Machine length
370 mm - 1530 mm
Machine width
400 mm - 930 mm
Weight
29 kg - 125 kg
Chocolate block size
L 47 cm,W 27 cm,T 4.5 cm
Construction material
Pearled stainless steel
Frame type
Frame on castors
Blade type
Drum knife with 6 cutting edges

Custom Options


Control panel type
Standard / Advanced
Blade Length
Different lengths available
Blade Type
Drum knife / Flat knife
Flake Thickness Adjustment
Adjustable
Electricity Options
Single-phase / Three-phase
Chocolate Block Size
Various dimensions available