Chocolate melting and mixing kettle for small-scale production

Streamline your confectionery production with a compact kettle designed for precise melting and mixing, ensuring consistent quality across batches of chocolate, jams, and specialty food products.

Melts and Mixes Chocolate and Specialty Foods

The ERGO 100L / 22 Gallons Melting and Mixing Kettle from Prefamac is a versatile solution designed for artisanal and industrial food producers. This kettle excels in processing chocolate, jams, and specialty products by delivering uniform melting and precise mixing through its double-walled heating and adjustable agitator. Ideal for food and bakery industries, it handles diverse applications such as sugar-free and vegan products, ensuring consistent quality across batch operations. Constructed entirely from pearled stainless steel for durability and hygiene, it integrates seamlessly with existing processes, offering options like chocolate pumps and flexible piping. The kettle operates manually or in compact configurations, supported by a digital thermostat for accurate temperature control, and is compliant with safety standards, enhancing energy efficiency and ergonomic design. Prefamac provides customization options and engineering support, allowing users to adapt the equipment to specific production needs seamlessly.

Benefits

  • Delivers consistent product quality and texture with precise heat and mixing control.
  • Enhances production flexibility through customizable options like chocolate pumps and piping systems.
  • Improves safety and operational efficiency with ergonomic design and digital temperature management.
  • Facilitates diverse product manufacturing, from gluten-free to vegan items, with versatile processing capabilities.
  • Provides long-term durability and easy cleaning with robust stainless steel construction.

General


Applications
Jam,Vegan products,Gluten-free products,Butter,Chocolate,Specially coloured products,Sugar-reduced products
End products
Sugar-free dark chocolate,Strawberry jam,Gluten-free brownie mix,Vegan chocolate spread,Chocolate bars,Peanut butter,Blueberry-flavored candy coating
Steps before
Ingredient preparation,Block cutting,Raw material weighing
Steps after
Pouring into molds,Cooling,Packaging
Input ingredients
chocolate,jam,butter,gluten-free products,sugar-reduced products,vegan products,specially coloured products
Output ingredients
melted chocolate,mixed ingredients,processed gluten-free products,processed sugar-reduced products,processed vegan products,processed specially coloured products
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


Capacity
100L / 22 Gallons
Material
Pearled stainless steel
Heating type
Heating resistance
Insulation
Glass wool insulation
Agitator
Adjustable speed with side scrapers
Height
116 cm / 3.75”
Outlet type
Bottom and side,with drain taps
Temperature control
Digital thermostat and mechanical safety thermostat
Power Supply
Three-phase connection

Operating Characteristics


Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch
Automation level
Manual / PLC
Cleaning method
Manual / CIP
Energy efficiency
Not specified
Changeover time
Not specified

Material Compatibility


Cleanability
Yes
Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
Yes
Biological compatibility
Yes
Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm

Physical Characteristics


Compact footprint
116 cm / 3.75'' height
Tank capacity
100L / 22 gallons
Construction material
Pearled stainless steel
Discharge method
Outlet at the bottom and side,drain taps included
Mounting options
Platform or castors
Agitator type
Side scrapers on agitator,adjustable in speed
Heating method
Heating resistance
Insulation type
Glass wool insulation

Custom Options


Platform Options
Version on platform or castors
Filling Assistance
Giraffe belt or step system
Pumping System
Chocolate pump
Piping
Double-walled fixed or flexible stainless steel piping
Control System
Central operating panel
Additional Controls
Infrared control
Feed Options
Feed hopper and/or filter
Co-design Capabilities
Special platform,pump,filter,or piping