Inline cocoa bean roaster

Streamline your cocoa production by achieving consistent roast quality with precision heat control, maximizing flavor profile while ensuring uniform results in every batch.

Roasts Cocoa Beans Continuously and Evenly

The Continuous Drum Roaster FRC from Hamburg Dresdner Maschinenfabriken efficiently roasts cocoa beans with precision and uniformity, enhancing flavor development in chocolate production. Utilizing a steady drum rotation and controlled heat application, it processes up to 30 tons per hour, suitable for high-volume operations. The roaster integrates seamlessly into existing production lines with its PLC-controlled system, offering remote monitoring for operational ease. Designed for energy efficiency, it reduces consumption by 15% thanks to its variable-speed drive. Constructed from durable stainless steel, it resists corrosion for longevity and compliance with food safety standards. Its easy-to-clean design features a built-in CIP system, minimizing downtime and contamination risk. Customizable settings allow adaptation to specific roasting profiles, supported by expert engineering services for optimal configuration.

Benefits

  • Enhances cocoa flavor development with precise and uniform roasting.
  • Increases production efficiency with high-capacity processing up to 30 tons per hour.
  • Minimizes energy costs with a 15% reduction in power consumption.
  • Simplifies maintenance and cleaning with an integrated CIP system.
  • Customizable settings ensure optimal roasting profiles to meet specific production needs.

General


Applications
Grains,Oilseeds,Malt,Nuts,Cocoa processing,Seeds,Chocolate making
End products
Cocoa butter,Chocolate couverture,Cocoa powder,Baking chocolate,Milk chocolate,White chocolate,Roasted nuts,Nut butter,Cocoa liquor,Malted beverages,Malt extract,Cocoa nibs,Chocolate bars,Dark chocolate,Chocolate chips,Tahini,Nut pastes,Malted milk products
Steps before
Cleaning,Pre-Treating,Winnowing
Steps after
Pressing,Conching,Packing
Input ingredients
cocoa beans,grains,seeds,malt,nuts,oilseeds,sugar
Output ingredients
cocoa nibs,cocoa liquor,pressed cocoa,chocolate,ground cocoa,ground grains,ground seeds,roasted nuts,tahini,cocoa powder
Market info
Hamburg Dresdner Maschinenfabriken GmbH is known for expertise in manufacturing industrial machines for the cocoa, chocolate, and confectionery industries, particularly focusing on roasting, grinding, and refining processes. They have a strong reputation for quality and innovation.

Technical Specifications


Roasting Type
Batch / Continuous
Grinding Type
Pre-,Fine Grinding
Mixing System
Double Shaft Batch Mixers
Conching Type
Vertical Single-Shaft / Double-Shaft Batch Conches
Alkalizing Process
Alkalising Plant FNA
Pressing Type
Cocoa Pressing Plant HHP
Sugar Grinding System
Bauermeister Sugar Mills
Roaster Series
M350 / G Series
Grinding Type
Beater Blade Mill SMM / Spindle Mill HKM
Bean to Chocolate Line
Drum Roaster G Series / MacIntyre Refiner
Refining Type
Five-Roll Refiners
Pre-Refining System
Pre-Refiners HVS

Operating Characteristics


Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch / Inline Continuous
Automation level
Manual / PLC / SCADA
CIP/SIP
CIP 121°C / SIP 135°C
Energy efficiency
0.5–2 kWh/kg moisture
Cleaning method
CIP / Manual

Material Compatibility


Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm

Physical Characteristics


Roaster type
Batch / Continuous / Drum
Mill type
Spindle / Beater Blade
Conche type
Continuous / Vertical Single-Shaft / Double-Shaft Batch
Mixing type
Double Shaft Batch Mixers

Custom Options


Control panel type
Touchscreen / Buttons
Integration possibilities
SCADA / PLC / ERP
Discharge method
Screw conveyor / Pneumatic
Compact footprint
Modular design