High precision depositor for confectionery production

Achieve precision and versatility in your confectionery production with a depositor capable of handling various viscosities for both solid and liquid products, ensuring consistent quality and seamless integration into your existing production lines.

Precisely Deposits and Decorates Confectionery Products

The Sophus Flexible Depositor from Aasted is engineered to enhance your chocolate, bakery, and confectionery line with precision and versatility. This depositor stands out for its high-precision servo-controlled depositing, accommodating a range of viscosities from solid chocolates to liquid fillings. Ideal for both small-batch and continuous production, the Sophus seamlessly integrates into your existing setup, handling tasks like molding, decorating, and enrobing with exceptional accuracy. Its flexible design allows for spot or continuous deposit applications, and its user-friendly interface ensures ease of operation. Capable of processing up to 2.5 tons per hour, the machine is made from hygienic stainless steel for durability and ease of cleaning. Customizable options, including piston configurations for high-viscosity masses, and a straightforward maintenance routine make this depositor a reliable asset for any food production line. With Aasted’s century-long expertise, the Sophus Flexible offers quality and innovation, ensuring your production meets industry standards efficiently.

Benefits

  • Ensures consistent and precise product quality through advanced servo-controlled depositing.
  • Increases production versatility by accommodating a range of product viscosities and types.
  • Minimizes production disruptions with easy-to-clean, hygienic stainless steel construction.
  • Reduces operational costs by handling up to 2.5 tons per hour with minimal labor intervention.
  • Enhances production flexibility with customizable piston configurations for various applications.

General


Applications
Chocolate,Sweets,Bakery,Confectionery
End products
Chocolate truffles,Filled chocolates,Sugar confections,Chocolate pralines,Decorated pastries,Chocolate bars,Fruit-flavored gummies,Enrobed sweets
Steps before
Feeding,Mixing,Tempering,Melting
Steps after
Decorating,Box Filling,Packaging,Enrobing
Input ingredients
tempered chocolate mass,various inclusions,high viscosity masses,low viscosity masses
Output ingredients
decorated chocolates,spot deposits,long deposits,solid chocolates,filled chocolates,chocolates with inclusions
Market info
Aasted is known for its expertise in manufacturing equipment for the chocolate, bakery, and confectionery industries, offering solutions like tempering, molding, and baking machinery with a strong reputation for innovation and quality.

Technical Specifications


Depositing type
Spot / Long
Viscosity handling
High / Low
Capacity
Up to 2½ tons/hr
Cleaning method
Easy cleaning / Manual
Movement type
Stationery / Vertical / Horizontal
Tank capacity
150 kg to 3,000 kg
Material
Hygienic stainless steel
Piston type
For decoration and high viscosity

Operating Characteristics


Working Mechanism
Servo-driven depositor system
Automation Level
Manual / PLC
Changeover Time
Quick setup
Cleaning Method
Easy cleaning design
Batch vs. Continuous Operation
Batch and inline
Viscosity Handling
Low to high viscosity

Material Compatibility


Abrasion resistance
Yes
Biological compatibility
Yes
Cleanability
Easy cleaning
Corrosive resistance
Stainless steel
Thermal compatibility
Yes
Food-grade materials
Yes

Product type Characteristics


Decoration capability
Directly in mould or on products
Product Output
Small production,ornamentations

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
Compact design for space efficiency
Tank shape and size
Capacity from 150 kg to 3,000 kg
Feed method
Feeder Mixer for tempered chocolate mass
Discharge method
Piston for precise depositing
Control panel type
High-quality servo system
Compact footprint
Designed for easy cleaning and maintenance

Custom Options


Control panel type
High quality servo system
Integration possibilities
Feeder Mixer,Filling,Weighing Station,Melting Tank,Pumps
Flexibility in production
Small to medium production
Depositing version
Stationary,vertical,horizontal movements
Depositing type
Spot,long,decoration
Viscosity compatibility
High and low viscosity masses
Cleaning and maintenance
Easy cleaning and maintenance