Cooling tunnel for biscuit and chocolate production

Ensure consistent quality control in your confectionery production with precise cooling and conveying solutions designed to maintain product integrity and enhance operational efficiency.

Cools and Conveys Biscuits and Chocolates

The POWER PLUS Cooling Tunnel from Prefamac Chocolate Machines stands out for its customized design and ease of cleaning. With hinged bottom plates and a robust pearled stainless steel frame, it simplifies maintenance while ensuring durability. Designed for food, confectionery, and bakery industries, it efficiently cools biscuits, chocolates, waffles, and truffles through multiple cooling zones. The tunnel is fully customizable in length and width to match production speed and cooling requirements, ensuring seamless integration into existing lines. Its versatile cooling options include both air and water systems, with features like indirect radiation and dehumidification. The system supports automated operation with its PLC control and offers energy-saving solutions through optimized insulation. Prefamac also provides co-design support for personalized adjustments, ensuring the equipment meets specific production needs.

Benefits

  • Streamlines production by efficiently cooling various products, reducing cycle time.
  • Enhances product quality and shelf life with precise temperature control.
  • Simplifies maintenance and cleaning with hinged bottom plates, minimizing downtime.
  • Customizable design allows for seamless integration into existing production lines.
  • Offers energy savings with optimized insulation and variable cooling options.

General


Applications
Truffles,Biscuits,Chocolates,Waffles
End products
Sugar waffles,Dark chocolate pralines,Shortbread biscuits,Chocolate-covered biscuits,Butter waffles,Chocolate cookies,Milk chocolate bars,Biscotti,Belgian waffles,Filled truffles
Steps before
Mixing,Transporting,Forming
Steps after
Packaging,Storage
Input ingredients
biscuits,chocolates,waffles,truffle,filling
Output ingredients
cooled biscuits,cooled chocolates,cooled waffles,cooled truffle,cooled filling
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


Cooling medium
Air / Water
Cooling temperature
Entrance temp in °C
Cooling Zones
Multiple zones
Conveyor Belt Width
620-1600 mm
Tunnel Length
Customizable
Air Speed
Adjustable
Automation
PLC-controlled
Evaporators
Separate,Digital Thermostat
Belt Tensioning System
Pneumatic
Drive System
Single or Double
Material
Pearled Stainless Steel
Operating Voltage
220-240V / 380-420V

Operating Characteristics


Batch vs. continuous operation
Customizable based on transport speed and cooling time
Cleaning method
Hinged bottom plates for easier cleaning
Automation level
Central control or PLC control
Cooling zones configuration
Multiple cooling zones with individual control
Cooling system
Air-cooled or water-cooled

Material Compatibility


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

Product type Characteristics


Chocolate type compatibility
Real / Imitation / Both
Product types
Biscuits,Waffles,Fillings,Truffles

Physical Characteristics


Cooling tunnel length
Customizable based on transport speed and cooling time
Carpet width
620-820-900-1050-1200-1300-1400-1500-1600 mm
Material of construction
Pearled stainless steel
Hood type
Hinged,allows full opening
Bottom plates
Hinged plastic,removable or fixable
Conveyor belt system
Knife at both ends,belt and roll scrapers
Drive type
Single or double drive at the tunnel end
Height adaptability
Customizable height of activity
Cooling zones
Adjustable number and type of zones
Evaporators
Separate,each with digital thermostat

Custom Options


Carpet width
620–1600 mm
Cooling system type
Air-cooled / Water-cooled
Cooling method
Convection / Radiation
Evaporator configuration
Separate evaporators for zones
Frame material
Pearled stainless steel
Belt width options
400 to 1600 mm
Belt drive
Single or Double
Height adaptability
Customizable
Control system
Central control or PLC control