Cocoa butter and cocoa liquor melting unit

Optimize your chocolate production with a unit designed for efficient melting and precise temperature control of cocoa butter and cocoa liquor, enhancing the quality of your confectionery creations.

Melts and Conditions Cocoa Butter and Liquor

The Block Melting Unit from MacIntyre Chocolate Systems is tailored for small to medium-scale chocolate manufacturing, specializing in melting cocoa butter and liquor. This unit incorporates a water-jacketed melting grid with built-in heating, ensuring consistent temperature management. It integrates seamlessly into chocolate production lines, supporting applications like chocolate bars, truffles, and gourmet coatings. With a batch capacity of 500kg or 1000kg, it efficiently satisfies varying production needs. The geared motor drive and agitator scraper enhance mixing precision, while optional extras, such as a metering pump system, offer precise transfer to downstream refiner or conches. Constructed from stainless steel, the unit ensures minimal maintenance and low energy consumption, providing a cost-effective solution for confectionery preparation. The equipment is designed to be compatible with existing factory hot water supplies, reinforcing its integration capacity. Optional heating units and temperature controls ensure the necessary thermal conditions, and the design adheres to easy maintenance protocols, making it an optimal choice for diverse confectionery manufacturing environments.

Benefits

  • Enhances production efficiency with minimal labor requirements.
  • Maintains precise temperature control for consistent chocolate quality.
  • Reduces energy consumption through optimized motor and heating systems.
  • Facilitates seamless integration into existing processing lines.
  • Lowers maintenance costs with robust stainless steel construction.

General


Applications
Cocoa butter,Chocolate manufacturing,Confectionery,Cocoa liquor,Sweets
End products
Chocolate truffles,Chocolate coated nuts,Artisan chocolates,Gourmet chocolate products,Chocolate coatings for sweets,Cocoa liquor chocolates,Chocolate bars,Cocoa butter creams,Cocoa powder-based sweets,Confectionery fillings
Steps before
Melting Preparation,Cocoa Butter Supply,Cocoa Liquor Supply
Steps after
Transfer to Refiner/Conche,Temperature Conditioning,Agitation and Scraping
Input ingredients
cocoa butter,cocoa liquor,fat
Output ingredients
melted cocoa butter,melted cocoa liquor,melted fats
Market info
Macintyre Probat is known for manufacturing specialized industrial machinery, particularly in the cocoa and chocolate processing industry, offering engineered-to-order solutions with a reputation for innovation and reliability in their equipment designs.

Technical Specifications


Batch capacity
500Kg,1000Kg
Fat melt output
Dependent on fat specification
Heating method
Water jacketed
Temperature control
Variable set point
Agitator type
Scraper
Control panel
Included
Material
Stainless steel
Energy consumption
Low
Automation
Optional metering pump system

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
Water jacketed melting grid
Integrated steps
Melting and holding
Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch
Automation level
Manual / Control panel
Temperature control
Temperature sensor with set point variable
Agitation system
Geared motor drive with agitator scraper
Access design
Hood on gas springs

Material Compatibility


Temperature resistance
Variable set point
Corrosive resistance
Stainless steel manufacture
Thermal stability
Water jacketed with built-in heating
Cleanability
Easy maintenance
Density/particle size
Cocoa butter / cocoa liquor

Physical Characteristics


Compact footprint
Small/Medium scale
Control panel type
Integrated
Discharge method
Outlet connections
Tank capacity
500 kg / 1000 kg
Material
Stainless steel
Heating method
Water jacketed
Agitator type
Agitator scraper
Hood type
Gas springs

Custom Options


Batch capacity
500Kg,1000Kg
Heating unit for holding tank
Optional
Cocoa butter/liquor metering pump system
Optional