High capacity molding line for stick ice cream
Transform your frozen dessert production with an advanced molding line designed for high-capacity output, ensuring energy efficiency and enhanced product consistency from ice cream sticks to water ice novelties.

Molds and Freezes Novelty Ice Cream Products
The RIA 14 from Gram Equipment represents a cutting-edge solution in the realm of high-capacity ice cream production, capable of outputting up to 42,000 pieces per hour. This rotary molding line excels in crafting novelty molded stick ice creams and water ice treats by integrating a self-contained brine system, which ensures optimal freezing conditions and energy efficiency through its servo-driven mechanics.
With its advanced automation, the RIA 14 supports seamless transitions between products, reducing downtime and maximizing throughput for manufacturers of diverse frozen dessert offerings—from traditional ice cream bars to innovative dairy-free and layered fruit creations. The equipment’s internal coil evaporator and CO2 cooling options further enhance energy efficiency, while the durable moldtable design and precise stick inserter system uphold product quality and consistency.
Ensuring streamlined operations, the RIA 14 also features servo-controlled extraction and dipping capabilities, allowing for precise customization of the end product. Its design supports easy changeovers, enhanced by a low-maintenance requirement, making it a reliable workhorse for demanding production environments. Available in materials suited for rigorous food safety standards, Gram Equipment’s RIA 14 delivers both performance and compliance, underpinned by an intuitive PLC-controlled interface for integration into broader production lines.
Benefits
- Enhances production efficiency with high-capacity output up to 42,000 pieces per hour.
- Minimizes energy consumption through advanced servo-driven operations and optimized brine management.
- Ensures product consistency and quality with precise molding and controlled extraction processes.
- Streamlines product changeovers, reducing downtime and enhancing operational flexibility.
- Designed for low maintenance needs, extending operational lifespan and reliability.
- Applications
- Water ice,Ice cream,Molded stick novelties
- End products
- Fruit-flavored water ice pops,Yogurt and berry ice pops,Chocolate-coated ice cream on a stick,Dairy-free ice cream sticks,Layered fruit and cream sticks,Chocolate-vanilla swirl ice cream sticks,Coffee-flavored ice cream bars,Novelty ice cream bars
- Steps before
- Ingredient mixing,Base preparation,Cooling
- Steps after
- Packaging,Quality control,Storage
- Input ingredients
- novelty molded stick ice cream ingredients,water ice ingredients,stick ice cream raw materials,custom stick inputs
- Output ingredients
- molded stick ice cream,water ice products,versatile novelty ice cream products,uniform ice cream texture,custom stick outputs
- Market info
- Gram Equipment is known for manufacturing innovative industrial ETO equipment for the ice cream industry, offering advanced technology solutions and a strong reputation for high-quality, reliable machinery tailored to customer needs.
- Capacity
- Up to 42,000 pcs/h
- Automation
- Fully automatic with servo drives
- Energy Efficiency
- Energy-efficient servo drives
- Changeover Time
- Fast due to servo-driven operations
- Cooling Option
- Internal coil evaporator for optimal brine contact
- Hot Brine Control
- Optimized with frequency-controlled pump
- Brine System
- Efficient hot and cold brine system
- Mold Extraction
- Servo-driven for controlled extraction
- Working mechanism
- Automatic rotary
- Integrated steps
- Mold,stick insertion,extraction
- Changeover time
- Fast changeovers
- Automation level
- Servo driven
- CIP/SIP
- Requires minimal cleaning
- Cleaning method
- Low maintenance
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Inline Continuous
- Energy efficiency
- Energy-efficient brine system
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- Machine footprint
- Compact,flexible for different layouts
- Tanks
- Integral brine plant
- Feed/discharge method
- Automatic rotary system
- Moldtable support
- Double support for mold plates
- Moldcups
- Completely submerged in brine
- Control panel type
- Servo-driven,energy efficient
- Stick inserter
- Automatic with double magazine option
- Extractor type
- Servo-driven individual grippers
- Control panel type
- Servo-driven
- Integration possibilities
- Recipe-based setup
- Change-over options
- Fast,easy handling
- Moldtable options
- Sections for easy handling