Pick and place robotic system for confectionery decoration

For food producers seeking precision in snack decoration, this system enhances product appeal by expertly placing toppings like chocolates or nuts, ensuring consistent quality at high speeds.

Arranges and Sorts Toppings on Confectionery Products

The DOS 0800 Flex Picker from Krüger & Salecker Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG is a robust pick and place robotic system designed to streamline the addition of toppings to food products in high-volume production environments. This fully automatic system leverages pneumatic vacuum grippers to accurately place items like almonds, chocolate beans, and freeze-dried fruits on solid and granule-based products such as fruit bars and protein bites. With a working width of 800 mm and capable of processing up to 500 pieces per minute, the DOS 0800 is ideal for medium to large-scale food and beverage operations, including confectionery, bakery, and snack manufacturing. Integration into existing production lines is seamless, allowing for flexible configurations with up to six pickers operating simultaneously. The system’s design ensures all-around viewing of the working area, facilitating easy monitoring and operation. Customization and integration support are available to tailor the system to specific production needs, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency.

Benefits

  • Enhances product precision with accurate topping placement, reducing waste.
  • Boosts production speed with capability to handle up to 500 pieces per minute.
  • Facilitates integration into existing systems, minimizing setup costs.
  • Allows flexible operation with configurable 1-6 picker setup.
  • Provides easy monitoring with all-around viewing of the working area.

General


Applications
Cookies,Snacks,Chocolates,Fruit bars,Nuts,Sweets,Protein bites,Tarts
End products
Chocolate-topped protein bites,Sprinkle cookies,Nut-coated chocolates,Freeze-dried fruit snacks,Assorted dragee packages,Decorative tarts with wine gums,Whole almonds fruit bars
Steps before
Preparation of carrier goods,Smoothing surface for placement
Steps after
Integration into production chains,Packaging,Quality inspection
Input ingredients
whole almonds,chocolate beans,nuts,dragees,wine gums,freeze-dried fruits,chocolates,cookies,tarts
Output ingredients
fruit bar,protein bite,decorated goods
Market info
Krueger & Salecker is known for designing and manufacturing high-quality industrial equipment, particularly specialized machinery for the production of confectionery and bakery products, with a strong reputation for innovation and reliability in engineered-to-order solutions.

Technical Specifications


Mode of Operation
Fully automatic
Production Capacity
Medium and large
Working Width
800 mm
Dimensions (LxWxH)
3,300 x 3,000 x 2,500 mm
Integration
Into existing production chains
Output Speed
Up to 500 pieces per minute
Number of Pickers
Flexible,1-6 pickers possible

Operating Characteristics


Automation level
Fully automatic
Product integration capability
Integration into existing production chains
Production capacity
Medium to large
Picker flexibility
1-6 Flex Pickers
Operating speed
Up to 500 pieces per minute

Material Compatibility


Surface smoothness requirement
Required for placement
Carrier material types
Chocolates,cookies,tarts
Compatible bulk goods
Nuts,dragees,wine gums,freeze-dried fruits
Pneumatic vacuum gripping suitability
Various bulk types

Product type Characteristics


Suitable Surface
Smooth

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
3,300 x 3,000 x 2,500 mm (LxWxH)
Working width
800 mm
Picker configuration
1-6 pickers
Surface requirement
Smooth surface

Custom Options


Integration possibilities
Integration into existing production chains
Picker Flexibility
1-6 flexible pickers
View Accessibility
View from all sides to the working area
Expansion Capability
Expandable to up to 6 Flex Pickers