Ice cream cone production system
In the ice cream industry, operational efficiency and product quality are essential for meeting market demands and minimizing costs. Traditional production methods of ice cream cones often pose issues such as limited capacity, inconsistency in product quality, and safety risks due to manual handling.
Extrude, shape, fill, and harden ice cream cones
The Tetra Pak Extrusion Tunnel M1.3 is a sophisticated system designed for the efficient production of ice cream cones. It includes the Tetra Pak Ice Cream Filler A3, a pick-and-place transfer system, and a cone off-loader system. The system is optimized to produce up to 18,000 cones per hour, accommodating cone diameters ranging from 45 to 75 millimeters. The tunnel comprises a continuous product plate conveyor loop system and a hardening tunnel that uses an evaporator and fans to maximize the hardening effect. The automated design reduces manual handling, enhancing operator safety and reducing injury risks. The integration of rotary to inline filling and horizontal to vertical hardening processes results in increased product consistency and quality while lowering operational costs.
Benefits
- High production capacity of up to 18,000 cones per hour
- Automated offloading for improved safety and reduced injury risks
- Consistent product quality due to minimal manual handling
- Accommodates a range of cone diameters from 45 to 75 millimeters
- Enhanced process time for advanced designs with multiple decorations