Forming system for cereal bars and nut mixes

Effortlessly transform diverse ingredients like cereals and nuts into precise, uniform bars and clusters with a forming system that supports easy demoulding and integrates seamlessly with enrobing and cooling processes.

Shapes and Molds Cereal and Nut Mixes

The Sollcoform® from Sollich KG is a precision molding machine designed for confectionery and bakery producers. This equipment excels in shaping cereal, nut, and crumb mixes into uniform and consistent forms, ideal for creating granola bars, nut clusters, and snack bars. The Sollcoform® utilizes a specially developed feeding system combined with air pressure-assisted demolding, ensuring efficient release of products from the shaping roller. It offers a wide range of product combinations, supporting processes such as enrobing and baking. With working widths from 420 to 1300 mm, the Sollcoform® accommodates various production scales while facilitating quick format changes and easy cleaning. Supporting both continuous and high-speed operations, it integrates seamlessly into existing production lines and is suitable for handling both solid and liquid product types. Built to meet high standards of food safety and hygiene, it provides exceptional operational efficiency for demanding industrial environments.

Benefits

  • Enhances operational efficiency by enabling precise product shaping and weight accuracy.
  • Supports versatile production needs with quick format changes and easy cleaning processes.
  • Minimizes labor intervention through continuous, high-speed operations.
  • Integrates seamlessly with upstream and downstream equipment for comprehensive production solutions.
  • Ensures reliable product release and quality with air pressure-assisted demolding technology.

General


Applications
Wafer crumbs,Snacks,Biscuit crumbs,Cereal products,Sweets,Nut mixes
End products
Nut clusters,Biscuit base,Granola bars,Wafer bites,Snack bars,Candy bars
Steps before
Mixing,Dosing,Forming,Conbar®,Miniconbar®,Bucket Sheeter,Clusterformer
Steps after
Enrobing,Cooling,Sprinkling,Decorating,Product Handling,Storing,Sieving,Chocolate Pumps
Input ingredients
cereal mixes,nut mixes,wafer crumbs,biscuit crumbs,sugar binder
Output ingredients
formed cereal bars,formed nut bars,enrobed products with chocolate
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


Working width
420 up to 1300 mm
Mixing capability
Various cereal or nut mixes
Product demoulding
Air pressure system
Quick format change
Yes
Weight shaping accuracy
Accurate
Easy cleaning
Yes
Feeding system
Specially developed

Operating Characteristics


Automation level
PLC / SCADA
Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch / Inline Continuous
Cleaning method
CIP / Manual
Changeover time
Quick format change
CIP/SIP
CIP compatible
Energy efficiency
Low energy consumption

Material Compatibility


Density/particle size
Varies based on product application

Product type Characteristics


Container Size and Shape
Varies per product line

Physical Characteristics


Working width
420 up to 1300 mm
Discharge method
Air pressure system

Custom Options


Control panel type
Touchscreen / PLC / HMI
Integration possibilities
SCADA / Ethernet / Modbus
Quick format change
Yes