Cooling tunnel for biscuits and chocolates

Ensure product quality and consistency with precision-controlled cooling tunnels designed for efficient cooling of biscuits, chocolates, and other confectionery items in a continuous high-speed production environment.

Cools and Conveys Chocolates and Biscuits Efficiently

The POWER III cooling tunnel from Prefamac is tailored for cooling and conveying applications in the food and non-food manufacturing industries. Its design accommodates a range of solid products such as biscuits, chocolates, and truffles, providing reliable temperature control across multiple cooling zones. Customizable to your operational needs, this system integrates seamlessly into continuous, high-speed production lines with PLC control and optional remote monitoring. Prefamac’s cooling tunnel ensures energy efficiency with adjustable air or water-cooled systems, employing either convection or radiation cooling methods. Constructed with a robust stainless-steel frame, the tunnel offers customizable belt widths for optimal integration and ease of cleaning, minimizing downtime and maintenance with hinged, food-grade PVC covers. Suitable for diverse applications, it serves biscuit manufacturers, chocolatiers, and custom industrial equipment users seeking reliable efficiency and precision in their cooling processes.

Benefits

  • Ensures consistent product quality with precise temperature control across multiple cooling zones.
  • Minimizes operational costs through energy-efficient air or water-cooled systems.
  • Reduces maintenance requirements with durable construction and easy-to-clean, hinged covers.
  • Increases production flexibility with customizable conveyor widths and cooling configurations.
  • Seamlessly integrates into high-speed, continuous production lines with advanced PLC control.

General


Applications
Non-food items,Biscuits,Chocolates
End products
Cookies,Coated biscuits,Sweets,Chocolate bars,Non-food manufactured items,Truffles,Decorative chocolate pieces
Steps before
Baking,Molding,Conveyor Loading
Steps after
Packing,Coating,Quality Control
Input ingredients
biscuits,chocolates,non-food items
Output ingredients
cooled biscuits,cooled chocolates,cooled non-food items
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 zones
Multiple,custom
Length
Custom,based on product requirements
Carpet width
620-1600 mm
Conveyor belt type
Knife at ends,belt scraper,roll scraper
Drive system
Single or double drive
Cooling system
Air-cooled or water-cooled
Cooling method
Convection or radiation cooling
Air speed
Optionally adjustable
Evaporators
Separate with digital thermostat
Pneumatic system
Steering and belt tensioning
Temperature range
Custom,based on product requirements
Electricity
380-420V 50Hz / 220-240V 60Hz
Dehumidification
Installation as needed

Operating Characteristics


Cooling Process Configuration
Customizable cooling zones
Product Compatibility
Chocolate,biscuits,non-food items
Conveyor Type
Belt-driven
Cooling Medium
Air-cooled / Water-cooled
Cooling Mode
Convection / Radiation
Automation Level
PLC-controlled
Operating Temperature Range
Customizable via digital thermostat
Evaporator Configuration
Single or separate zones
Insulation
Optimal energy-saving insulation
Drive Configuration
Single or double drive
Production Line Speed Compatibility
Customized according to requirement
Pneumatic System
Belt tensioning and steering
Cleanability
Hinged hoods for easy access
Dehumidification
Installation according to need

Material Compatibility


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

Product type Characteristics


Product type
Biscuit / Chocolate / Truffle / Non-food items
Chocolate type
Real / Imitation / Both
Carpet width
400–1600 mm
Cooling medium
Air / Water
Confectionery Cooling
Biscuits / Chocolates
Container type
Tray / Conveyor belt

Physical Characteristics


Compact footprint
Customizable
Carpet width
400–1600 mm
Tunnel length
Customizable
Material
Pearled stainless steel
Cover material
Food-grade PVC rigid foam
Conveyor belt type
Knife at both ends,belt scraper
Height adaptability
Customizable

Custom Options


Carpet width
620-1600 mm
Tunnel length customization
Based on product cooling time
Cooling system type
Air-cooled/Water-cooled
Evaporator type
Separate evaporators with digital thermostat
Drive location
Non-standard location available
Cooling method
Convection/Radiation
Height adjustment
Height of activity adaptable
Conveyor belt type
Knife at both ends,belt scraper and roll scraper