Enrobing system for full, half, and bottom coating of chocolates

Achieve precise and consistent chocolate coating with a system designed to handle everything from delicate pralines to robust cereal bars, enhancing product quality while streamlining production.

Enrobes and Tempers Chocolate for Confectionery

The Sollcoater® SC / SCT from SOLLICH is a dynamic solution for confectionery manufacturers, combining enrobing and tempering capabilities. This equipment specializes in precise chocolate coating and consistent tempering, utilizing built-in or external turbo tempering options for flexibility in production. Ideal for a range of products like chocolate bars, pralines, and coated biscuits, it supports full, half, and bottom coatings. Capable of handling up to 200 kg/hr, its adjustable pawl pump ensures gentle mass circulation. The machine’s design includes a frequency-controlled bottoming roller for uniform coatings and a patented, easy-to-remove detailer for hassle-free maintenance. With features like a mass change “wheel-in/wheel-out” system, it allows rapid transitions between different chocolate masses, enhancing operational efficiency. Made for integration into high-speed, continuous operations, the Sollcoater® SC / SCT also offers water-cleaning options for all external temperature control units, ensuring easy maintenance and hygienic processing.

Benefits

  • Enhances production efficiency with quick mass change capabilities, reducing idle time.
  • Guarantees uniform chocolate coverage with adjustable bottoming rollers and double curtain station.
  • Minimizes maintenance time with easily removable components and water-cleaning options.
  • Supports diverse product coatings, from full to bottom, accommodating various confectionery needs.
  • Offers seamless integration into existing lines, improving operational flow in high-speed environments.

General


Applications
Biscuits,Dragees,Pralines,Confectionery,Fruit bars,Chocolate products,Cereal bars,Sweets,Candy bars,Ice cream,Protein bars
End products
Fruit and nut chocolate clusters,White chocolate pralines,Crispy chocolate dragees,Triple chocolate ice cream bars,Energy protein bars,Granola snack bars,Nut and fruit cereal bars,Chocolate-coated candies,Dark chocolate truffles,Milk chocolate bars,Wafer-coated biscuits
Steps before
Tempering,Mixing,Dosing
Steps after
Cooling,Sprinkling,Decorating,Product Handling,Storing,Sieving
Input ingredients
chocolate mass,compound
Output ingredients
full coating,half coating,bottom coating
Market info
Sollich is known for manufacturing engineered-to-order equipment for the confectionery industry, particularly chocolate processing and enrobing machines. They have a strong reputation for innovation, quality, and tailored solutions to meet specific customer requirements.

Technical Specifications


Capacity
Up to 200 kg/h
Working Width
520 to 820 mm
Length
1.35 m
Mass Circulation
Adjustable Sollich pawl pump
Bottom Bath Adjustment
Frequency controlled bottoming roller
Blow-off Device Deviation
±1%
Mass Change Time
5 minutes
Mass Change System
"Wheel-in/wheel-out" system
Coating Options
Full,half,bottom coating
Partial Coating Device
Strip coating device
Hold-down Roller
Enables uniform half-coatings
Wire Belt Hold-down Device
Used for full coating

Operating Characteristics


Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch / Inline Continuous
Automation level
Manual / PLC / SCADA
CIP/SIP
CIP 121°C / SIP 135°C
Cleaning method
CIP / Manual
Changeover time
Quick change features
Energy efficiency
0.5–2 kWh/kg moisture
Mass Change capability
"Wheel-in/wheel-out" system

Material Compatibility


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

Product type Characteristics


Product Type
Chocolate coating
Product Type
Confectionery products
Product Type
Full,half,and bottom coating
Heat Sensitivity
High tolerance
Viscosity
Medium
Foaming
Control with pawl pump

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
1.35m length
Working width
520 up to 820 mm
Discharge method
Adjustable Sollich pawl pump
Roller Curtain Trough
Yes
Strip Coating Device
Partial coatings
Wire belt hold-down device
For full coating
Hold-down roller
Uniform half-coatings
Roller bed
Thin bottom coatings

Custom Options


Control panel type
Touchscreen / HMI
Integration possibilities
PLC / SCADA
Coating type
Full / Half / Bottom
Built-in tempering
Turbo tempering / External tempering
Roller curtain trough
Standard / Strip Coating Device
Mass Change system
Standard / "wheel-in/wheel-out" / "Tandem system"
Coating width
520 mm to 820 mm
Hold-down device
Wire belt / Roller