High-capacity lollipop former

Effortlessly boost your confectionery operation with a high-capacity forming machine designed to streamline lollipop production, enhance flexibility, and minimize downtime through efficient changeovers and reduced cleaning cycles.

Forms and Wraps High-Capacity Lollipops

The GEA Aquarius FlexFormer XHC is a cutting-edge lollipop forming machine designed for high-capacity confectionery production. This equipment excels in reducing downtime through its rapid changeover system, enabling quick transitions between various lollipop shapes, such as ball, flat, and three-dimensional. Utilizing a polished forming set and automated CIP unit, it minimizes cleaning cycles and water usage, enhancing productivity with less labor involvement. The FlexFormer XHC integrates seamlessly into a production line with its continuous operation capability, driven by an automatic lubrication system that reduces component wear. With its PLC-controlled processes, this machine offers high efficiency in producing up to 2770 lollipops per minute, making it ideal for food producers focused on large-scale, high-speed manufacturing.

Benefits

  • Enhances production flexibility with swift product changeovers in under 1.5 hours.
  • Lowers operational costs via automatic lubrication and efficient CIP systems.
  • Maximizes daily output with reduced cleaning downtime between runs.
  • Provides consistent product quality by maintaining optimal operational parameters.
  • Ensures extended machine lifespan with integrated damage and temperature protection.

General


Applications
Snacks,Confectionery,Sweets,Candy production,Lollipops
End products
Three-dimensional lollipops,Ball lollipops,Flat lollipops
Steps before
Raw material preparation,Stick preparation
Steps after
Forming,Wrapping
Input ingredients
stick,sugar mixture,flavoring,coloring
Output ingredients
ball lollipop,lollipop with stick
Market info
GEA is known for its expertise in engineering innovative and sustainable equipment and solutions, focusing on sectors such as food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, and energy, with a reputation for quality, efficiency, and advanced technological applications in industrial processing.

Technical Specifications


Output (max)
2770 lollipops/min
Dimensions (H x W x D) case
210 x 210 x 220 cm
Diameter/width lollipop (min to max)
20 - 35 mm
Minimum rim
2.9 mm
Weight lollipop
4.8 gr - 39.4 gr
Diameter stick
3.2 - 5.5 mm
Stick length
75 - 102 mm
Tolerance diameter stick
0.1 mm
Automation
PLC-controlled
Changeover time
1.5 hours
Cleaning method
CIP (Clean In Place)
Cleaning time
20-30 minutes after each production run

Operating Characteristics


Changeover time
Approximately 1.5 hours
Cleaning method
CIP
CIP/SIP
CIP
Automation level
PLC-controlled
Batch vs. continuous operation
Continuous
Energy efficiency
Reduced cleaning cycles,less water usage
Cleaning cycle duration
20-30 minutes

Material Compatibility


Abrasion resistance
Yes
Biological compatibility
No
Cleanability
High,due to CIP
Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
Yes
Density/particle size
Not specified

Physical Characteristics


Machine Footprint
210 x 210 x 220 cm
Lollipop Size Diameter
20 - 35 mm
Stick Diameter
3.2 - 5.5 mm
Stick Length
75 - 102 mm
Weight Lollipop
4.8 gr - 39.4 gr

Custom Options


Control panel type
PLC-controlled
Changeover time
1.5 hours
Stick hopper
Turnable