Fully automatic chocolate processing line

Accelerate your chocolate and confectionery production with this high-speed system, designed for precise weighing, mixing, grinding, and conching of diverse formulations, ensuring consistent texture and flavor profiles.

Processes Chocolate, Creams, and Fat-based Compounds

The CAO B3000-CHOC DUO from Caotech is a sophisticated batch chocolate processing system engineered for versatility in food production. Specially crafted to handle chocolate, creams, bread spreads, and fat-based compounds, it excels in simultaneous weighing, mixing, grinding, and conching. This unit features two CAO C3000 ball mills integrated with a Mini Mix weighing/mixing unit, making it a formidable solution for achieving precise end fineness of 22-25 microns within approximately 60 minutes. With an effective throughput of up to 900 kg/h, it addresses demands in chocolate manufacturing, bakery, and ice cream production. Its fully automatic operation is supported by optional automatic feeding systems, including dosing units for fats, lecithin, and flavors. The CAO B3000-CHOC DUO’s compact design requires minimal floor space and eliminates the need for a foundation, while low energy consumption and minimal maintenance further optimize operational efficiency, making it ideal for chocolate manufacturers and food processing companies seeking reliable, high-speed production.

Benefits

  • Increases production efficiency by processing up to 900 kg/h with precise end fineness control.
  • Minimizes operational costs through low maintenance requirements and energy consumption.
  • Enhances product consistency with automated, continuous batch processing.
  • Saves factory space with a compact, foundation-free design.
  • Facilitates flexible production lines with customizable feeding and dosing options.

General


Applications
Ice cream coatings,Creams,Confectionery,Chocolate,Bread spreads,Fat-based compounds
End products
Confectionery nougat centers,Milk chocolate truffles,Chocolate spread with coconut oil,Dark chocolate bars,Ice cream chocolate shell,Chocolate hazelnut spread,Chocolate coated ice cream bars,Almond butter,Hazelnut cream filling
Steps before
Weighing,Mixing,Grinding,Conching
Steps after
Packing,Coating
Input ingredients
cocoa beans,crystal sugar,powdered sugar,fat-based compounds,lecithin,vanillin,aroma
Output ingredients
chocolate,compound coatings,ice cream coatings,bread spreads
Market info
Caotech is known for its expertise in designing and manufacturing industrial equipment for processing cocoa, chocolate, and confectionery. The company is reputable for producing high-quality, tailor-made processing machinery, catering to both large-scale operations and niche producers.

Technical Specifications


Capacity
900 kg/h (crystal sugar)
Installed power
162 kW
Weight
12,000 kg
Dimensions (LxWxH)
6500 x 4000 x 3300 mm
Product fineness
22–25 microns
Batch capacity
1,000 kg
Grinding time
60 minutes (crystal sugar)
Automation
Fully automatic
Floor space requirement
No foundation required

Operating Characteristics


Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch
Automation level
Fully automatic
Grinding time
60 minutes (crystal sugar),shorter with powdered sugar
Effective capacity
900 kg/h
Product fineness
22-25 microns
Heat development
Low
Maintenance requirements
Low maintenance costs

Material Compatibility


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

Product type Characteristics


Batch weighing capabilities
1000 kg
Grinding fineness
22-25 microns
Heat sensitivity
Low heat development
Material capacity
900 kg/h
Mixing type
Automatic

Physical Characteristics


Dimensions (LxWxH)
6500 x 4000 x 3300 mm
Machine weight
12,000 kg
Compact footprint
Limited floor space,no foundation required

Custom Options


Control panel type
Automatic
Integration possibilities
Automatic dosing systems for fat,lecithin,vanillin,aroma