High-speed ice cream extrusion line

Achieve precise shapes and textures in your frozen treats with advanced extrusion solutions that maximize efficiency while maintaining product integrity, from traditional ice cream bars to innovative dairy-free options.

Produces and Hardens Ice Cream and Dairy-Free Products

The BT extrusion lines from Gram Equipment are engineered for high-speed production of ice cream and dairy-free products, offering flexibility and precision in processing sticks, bars, cones, and more. Utilizing a well-proven tunnel design, these lines optimize airflow for efficient hardening. Applications include ice cream sticks, sandwiches, and cones, essential for food and dairy industries. With a capacity of up to 42,000 pieces per hour, these lines ensure continuous operation with advanced electronic synchronization and integrated performance monitoring. The equipment features an energy-saving, sequential defrost system with three evaporators to maintain consistent temperatures and product quality. Maintenance is streamlined with servo stick inserters, anti-freeze chain systems, and an easily accessible worktable design. Hygiene standards are exceptional, equipped with ProFlow control and an instant wash tray cleaning system. Gram Equipment provides additional customization and engineering support to meet specific production needs.

Benefits

  • Increases product output with a capacity of up to 42,000 pieces per hour.
  • Enhances product quality and consistency through optimized airflow and precise electronic synchronization.
  • Minimizes energy consumption with a sequential defrost system maintaining constant temperatures.
  • Simplifies maintenance and cleaning, reducing downtime with anti-freeze chain systems and instant wash capabilities.
  • Ensures flexible product versatility, supporting a range of traditional and dairy-free ice cream products.

General


Applications
Dairy-free ice cream,Frozen snacks,Confectionery,Frozen treats,Desserts,Ice cream
End products
Ice cream sticks,Ball top cones,Ice cream bars,Dairy-free ice cream sticks,Dairy-free ice cream bars,Ice cream logs,Ice cream sandwiches,Ice cream cakes
Steps before
Mixing ingredients,Forming ice cream base
Steps after
Hardening,Wrapping,Cartonizing,Packing
Input ingredients
ice cream mix,flavor inclusions,dairy-free ingredients,bulk ice cream
Output ingredients
ice cream sticks,ice cream sandwiches,ball top cones,ice cream bars,ice cream logs,ice cream cakes,hardened cones,hardened cups,hardened bulks
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.

Technical Specifications


Capacity
up to 42,000 pcs/h
Tunnel System
Sequential defrost with three evaporators
Airflow Control
ProFlow control of airflow in tunnel
Cleaning Method
Tray cleaning without defrosting “instant wash”
Stick Inserters
Four stick inserters operated by a single person
Stick Inserter Precision
Servo stick inserters ensure highest precision
Motor System
Sequenced motor start-up
Multiple drive motors
Chain System
Anti-freeze chain,max 70 meter chain between drives
Automation
Advanced electronic synchronization,integrated performance monitoring
Product Versatility
Full product versatility and set-up flexibility
Hygienic Standards
Exceptional hygienic standards

Operating Characteristics


Airflow control
ProFlow control of airflow in tunnel
Automation level
Advanced electronic synchronization
Cleaning method
"Instant wash" tray cleaning without defrosting
Changeover time
Format change optimized
CIP/SIP
Highly effective cleaning systems
Tunnel hardening efficiency
Optimized airflow in tunnel
Product versatility
Full product versatility
Integrated performance monitoring
Yes
Automation level
Servo stick inserters

Product type Characteristics


Container size and shape
Sticks,sandwiches,cones,bars,logs,cakes,cones,cups

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
Compact
Tunnel shape and size
Optimized for airflow
Tray cleaning method
Instant wash
Control panel type
Advanced electronic synchronization
Chain system layout
Anti-freeze,multiple drive motors
Extruder layout
Four stick inserters,servo-controlled

Custom Options


Control panel type
Advanced HMI / PLC Integration
Integration possibilities
Seamless with Existing Systems
Laser view positioning
Product in position guidance
Tunnel airflow control
ProFlow control system
Cleaning options
"Instant wash" tray cleaning
Extruder flexibility
Multiple stick insertions
Drive motor placement
Top deck for easy maintenance
Antifreeze chain
Easy cleaning and maintenance
Stick insertion precision
Servo stick inserters