Industrial chocolate conching solution

Optimize chocolate production by effectively removing acidity and moisture, ensuring a homogeneous, high-quality mixture with precise conching and mixing capabilities tailored for versatile chocolate end-products.

Conches and Oxygenates Chocolate Mixtures

The Conca 100 from Selmi Group is a versatile chocolate conching and oxygenating mixer designed for medium to large chocolate manufacturers. It excels in improving the quality of chocolate by removing undesirable acidity and moisture through its efficient conching process. With a capacity of 100 kg, it provides customizable operating parameters such as duration, temperature, emulsion intensity, and oxygenation, accessible via a user-friendly touch screen interface. This machine is ideal for producing a range of chocolate products, including dark and milk chocolate bars, pralines, ganache, and coatings, by ensuring thorough mixing and homogenization. Its design supports batch and semi-automated operations, set within a compact footprint suitable for integration into existing production lines. The Conca 100 operates efficiently, providing significant energy savings with its optimized motor, while ensuring a high-quality output that meets the demanding standards of the confectionery industry.

Benefits

  • Ensures consistent chocolate quality by removing acidity and moisture.
  • Enhances production flexibility with customizable processing parameters.
  • Boosts efficiency with optimized motor control, lowering energy usage.
  • Integrates seamlessly into existing production lines with compact design.
  • Supports a wide range of chocolate products from spreadable creams to solid bars.

General


Applications
Spreads,Snacks,Confectionery,Chocolate products,Sweets
End products
Chocolate truffles,Cocoa mass,Chocolate coatings,Anhydrous pastes,Specialty chocolate bars,Dark chocolate bars,Chocolate pralines,Milk chocolate bars,Chocolate ganache,Spreadable chocolate creams
Steps before
Roasting,Crushing,Grinding
Steps after
Cooling,Moulding,Enrobing
Input ingredients
cocoa beans,cocoa nibs
Output ingredients
chocolate mass,homogeneous chocolate mixture
Market info
Selmi is renowned for manufacturing high-quality chocolate processing equipment, such as tempering, enrobing, and cooling machines, with a strong reputation for precision, innovation, and reliability in the confectionery and chocolate industry.

Technical Specifications


Cycle time
8–12 hours
Capacity
100 kg
Power required
4 kW
Dimensions
h. 1200 mm (1400 mm with lid open),w. 625 mm,d. 920 mm
Electrical specification
400 V three phase - 50 Hz
Automation
Personalized processing program
Tank size
100 kg

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
Continuous mixer with oxygenation
Integrated steps
Mixing,oxygenation,acidity removal
Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch
Automation level
PLC-controlled with touch screen
Changeover time
Customizable via programming
Cleaning method
Manual cleaning suggested
Energy efficiency
4 kWh per cycle

Material Compatibility


Biological compatibility
Food grade materials
Cleanability
CIP / Easy to clean
Corrosive resistance (e.g.,acids)
Stainless steel construction
Density/particle size
0.9–1.5 g/cm³ (typical for chocolate)

Physical Characteristics


Machine Dimensions
Height
Compact Footprint
Yes
Control Panel Type
Touch Screen

Custom Options


Control panel type
Frontal touch screen
Program personalization
Duration,Temperature,Emulsion Intensity,Oxygenation
Integration possibilities
Variable flow of air