Chocolate enrobing and cooling tunnel 300/400 mm

Ensure seamless enrobing and precise cooling for chocolate products with this versatile tunnel, designed to handle everything from truffles to pralines, providing consistent quality and enhanced production efficiency.

Enrobes, Moulds, and Cools Chocolate Products

The Tunnel 300/400 from Selmi is a sophisticated solution designed for chocolatiers and confectionery producers targeting consistent quality in enrobing, moulding, and cooling. This equipment stands out with its robust integration within production lines, featuring a working width of 320/420 mm and accommodating an array of products including enrobed chocolate bars, filled pralines, and hollow Easter eggs. The Tunnel 300/400 utilizes a special air diffuser to ensure effective cooling along its entire length, with a production speed adjustable from 30 to 200 cm/min. It supports continuous, high-speed operation, making it ideal for both large workshops and small to medium chocolate factories. The system allows seamless integration with various tempering machines and its coating section can be easily removed for cleaning, enhancing maintenance efficiency. Constructed for optimal energy use, the Tunnel 300/400 operates at 400 V three phase and is equipped with an adaptable cooling unit to maintain product integrity. Designed from durable materials to withstand arduous working conditions, it additionally offers customization options to cater to unique production needs.

Benefits

  • Enhances production efficiency with variable-speed control for optimized throughput.
  • Simplifies maintenance through easy-to-remove and washable components.
  • Ensures consistent product quality with precise enrobing and cooling processes.
  • Enables flexible production with compatibility across multiple tempering machines.
  • Lowers operating costs by utilizing energy-efficient cooling technology.

General


Applications
Pralines,Confectionery,Chocolate bars,Spreadable creams,Dried nuts,Hollow chocolate bodies,Chocolate,Truffles
End products
Hollow easter eggs,Chocolate-covered truffles,Molded chocolate bars,Coated confectionery,Nut spreads,Enrobed chocolate bars,Chocolate-coated nuts,Nut pastes,Filled pralines
Steps before
Chocolate tempering,Chocolate melting,Chocolate mixing,Mould loading
Steps after
Cooling,Chocolate detachment,Packaging,Chocolate panning,Mould demoulding
Input ingredients
chocolate,ganache,cocoa beans,dried nuts
Output ingredients
enrobed chocolate products,moulded chocolate products,truffles,almond paste,spreadable creams
Market info
Selmi is renowned for manufacturing high-quality chocolate processing equipment, such as tempering, enrobing, and cooling machines, with a strong reputation for precision, innovation, and reliability in the confectionery and chocolate industry.

Technical Specifications


Production Speed
30 to 200 cm/min
Electrical Specification
400 V three phase - 50 Hz
Power Required
4 Kw – 16 A – 5 poles
Optimum Room Temperature
20/25°C,maximum 32°C
Cooling Unit
3800/4000 frigories/h
Dimensions
l. 4/5/8/12/16 m,d. 1000 mm
Working Width
320/420 mm
Coating Section Removability
Easily removable and washable
Automation
Replaceable tempering machine compatibility
Voltage Modification Option
Three-phase 220 V – 50/60 Hz

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
Enrobing,moulding,cooling
Integrated steps
Enrobing and cooling in one line
Production speed
30 to 200 cm/min
Automation level
PLC-controlled
Batch vs. continuous operation
Continuous
Cooling method
Air diffuser along cold chamber
Cleaning method
Coating section removable for washing
Configuration flexibility
Connects with different tempering machines
Cooling capacity
3800/4000 frigories/h
Energy efficiency
Power required

Material Compatibility


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

Product type Characteristics


Heat Sensitivity
20–32°C operating temperature
Product Viscosity
Suitable for chocolate coatings and mouldings
Cooling Requirements
3800/4000 frigories/h
Container Size,Shape Compatibility
320/420 mm width

Physical Characteristics


Machine Footprint
Length
Cooling Method
Integrated cooling with air diffuser
Discharge Method
Not specified
Footprint Adjustability
Expandable from 4 to 16 meters
Electrical Specification
400 V three-phase,50 Hz
Power Requirement
4 kW – 16 A – 5 poles
Cooling Capacity
3800/4000 frigories/h

Custom Options


Working width
320/420 mm
Production speed
30 to 200 cm/min
Tunnel length
4/5/8/12/16 m
Connection options
With multiple tempering machines
Power specification
400 V three phase - 50 Hz
Cooling unit capacity
3800/4000 frigories/h
Room temperature
20/25°C,max 32°C
Removable coating section
Yes