Lollipop wrapping solution

Ensure precision and faster production with a high-speed wrapping solution that adapts seamlessly to different lollipop sizes, enhancing your confectionery line with versatile packaging options.

Wraps and Labels Lollipops Efficiently

The GEA Aquarius BunchWrapper Series offers a sophisticated solution for confectionery producers aiming to enhance their lollipop packaging line. Featuring models like the BunchWrapper 600 and 800, this equipment specializes in hermetically sealing assorted sizes and designs of hard candy and 3D ball lollipops. With the capability to wrap up to 800 lollipops per minute, it significantly boosts production efficiency. The machine integrates seamlessly with existing production lines, allowing for automated lollipop handling and continuous operation thanks to its advanced automatic configuration and splicing units.

This equipment caters specifically to the confectionery market by enabling branding and promotional opportunities through label-on-stick and label-on-film options, supporting holiday or promotional-themed designs. Fabricated with stainless steel compartments, the machinery offers durability and ease of maintenance, requiring minimal downtime during cleaning. Its future-proof design assures longevity in evolving production settings, eliminating the need for mechanical modifications when accommodating new lollipop sizes. Furthermore, the BunchWrapper Series operates efficiently in ambient conditions between 18-22 degrees Celsius, ensuring optimal performance in standard factory environments. By integrating the PopFeeder system, it achieves ultimate throughput efficiency while delivering high-quality wrapping that differentiates products within the candy market.

Benefits

  • Increases production efficiency by wrapping up to 800 lollipops per minute.
  • Simplifies size changeovers with automatic configuration, minimizing operator intervention.
  • Enhances product appeal with customizable labeling options for promotional themes.
  • Lowers maintenance downtime with durable stainless steel construction and closed housing.
  • Future-proofs production line capabilities, accommodating various lollipop sizes without mechanical changes.

General


Applications
Candy,Snacks,Confectionery,Sweets,Lollipops
End products
Themed lollipops with branding,Multi-flavored lollipops,Hard candy lollipops,3d ball lollipops,Holiday-themed lollipops like halloween or valentine's day lollipops,Scratch-and-win lollipops,Promotional lollipops with stickers or labels
Steps before
Lollipop Manufacturing,Cooling,Lollipop Forming
Steps after
Packing,Container Filling,Labeling,Marketing
Input ingredients
ball lollipops,3D lollipops,hard candy,wrapping material,cellophane,polypropylene,PVC,wax paper
Output ingredients
wrapped lollipops,hermetically sealed lollipops,branded lollipops,promotional lollipops
Market info
GEA is known for its expertise in engineering innovative and sustainable equipment and solutions, focusing on sectors such as food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, and energy, with a reputation for quality, efficiency, and advanced technological applications in industrial processing.

Technical Specifications


Output
600 lollipops/min,800 lollipops/min
Dimensions
2100 x 2355 x 1925 mm
Machine Efficiency (Hard Candy)
92 - 94%
Diameter of Ball Candy
18 - 35 mm
Diameter Stick
3.2 - 5.5 mm
Length Stick
75 - 102 mm
Wrapping Material
Cellophane,Polypropylene,PVC,wax paper
Diameter Wrapping Material (Max)
420 mm
Advised Thickness of Wrapping Material
25-40 mu
Spot Dimension
5 x 8 mm
Power Supply
5.3 kW
Ambient Air Factory Temperature
18 - 22 degrees Celsius
Container Filling System Height
140 mm - 230 mm
Container Filling System Diameter
120 mm - 230 mm
Maximum Speed
20 jars per minute
Label on Stick Output
up to 600 p/m,up to 800 p/m
Diameter Lollipop Label on Stick
18 - 35 mm
Label on Stick Dimension
Standard 60 x 20 mm
Label on Film Output
600 p/m
Diameter Lollipop Label on Film
23 - 35 mm
Label on Film Dimensions (Round)
Diameter from 20 up to 32 mm

Operating Characteristics


Automation level
Automatic configuration / PLC
Changeover time
Fast changeover
Batch vs. continuous operation
Continuous operation
Cleaning method
Easy cleaning due to closed machine housing
Energy efficiency
Optimized for high output
Ease of use
Touchscreen controlled

Material Compatibility


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

Product type Characteristics


Wrapped lollipops type
Ball/3D lollipops

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
2100 x 2355 x 1925 mm
Diameter of a ball candy (min to max)
18 - 35 mm
Diameter stick (min and max)
3.2 - 5.5 mm
Length stick (min to max)
75 - 102 mm
Diameter wrapping material (max)
420 mm
Advised thickness wrapping material
25-40 mu
Spot dimension
5 x 8 mm

Custom Options


Control panel type
Touchscreen interface
Integration possibilities
PopFeeder system,container filling system
Labeling customization
Label-on-stick,Label-on-film
Automatic configuration
Recipe menus on touchscreen
Splicing unit
Automatic film changes
Upgradeable capacity
BunchWrapper 600 upgradeable to 800
Remote support
Virtual network connection,remote support modem
Back up power supply
For controls