Sugar and fondant coating solution

Achieve precise, multi-color or single coat applications with thin, uniform layers, seamlessly enhancing texture and appearance for an array of delicacies—from biscuits to confectionery bars—while ensuring maximum flexibility in production lines with efficient mass change capabilities.

Applies Coatings and Icing to Food Products

The Fondamat® Coating Machine from SOLLICH offers a versatile solution for confectionery and bakery producers seeking precise coating applications. This machine excels in applying sugar icing, fondant, and compound coatings, seamlessly handling diverse end-products like sugar-coated biscuits and fondant cakes. Its sanitary construction ensures optimal hygiene with a stainless steel build suitable for wet environments. The Fondamat® incorporates a wire belt tiltable infeed table, providing easy access and a streamlined production process. Capable of accommodating working widths from 420 mm to 1300 mm, it features innovative bottom licking rollers for thin coatings and a moisture measurement system with steam injection for maintaining uniform glaze consistency. The optional patented “wheel-in/wheel-out” system delivers rapid mass changes in just five minutes, enhancing operational efficiency. Compatible with drying tunnels for sugar glazes, it integrates smoothly into existing production lines, serving industries like confectionery, bakery, and food processing. The machine also features a wire belt washing device, ensuring the clean handling of sugar-based products, and is designed for seamless integration with upstream and downstream processes, including tempering, enrobing, and cooling. Compliance with industry standards and the provision of customization options make the Fondamat® a key asset for high-speed, continuous operations.

Benefits

  • Enhances product quality by providing consistent and uniform coatings.
  • Increases operational efficiency with quick mass change capability.
  • Reduces cleaning time and contamination risk with easy-access features.
  • Maintains optimal glaze consistency with automated moisture and steam control.
  • Integrates smoothly into diverse production environments, supporting various coating materials.

General


Applications
Jelly masses,Biscuits,Candy,Snacks,Multi-color icing,Confectionery,Fondant,Brittles,Compound,Cereal bars,Sweets,Sugar icing,Cakes,Coating materials,Chocolate,Protein bars,Fruit
End products
Sugar-iced pastries,Sugar-coated biscuits,Fondant cakes,Multi-color iced snacks,Compound-coated sweets,Protein bar coatings,Cereal bar coatings,Chocolate-covered fruit,Jelly-filled candies,Brittle toppings,Coated confectionery bars
Steps before
Mixing,Dosing,Forming
Steps after
Drying,Sprinkling,Decorating,Product Handling,Storing,Sieving
Input ingredients
cold sugar icings,warm sugar icings,fondant,compound masses,jelly masses,biscuits,cakes,pieces of fruit
Output ingredients
fully coated products,partially coated products,top-coated products,very thin bottom coatings,multi-color icing products,sugar-glazed products,coated with sugar icings
Market info
Sollich is known for manufacturing engineered-to-order equipment for the confectionery industry, particularly chocolate processing and enrobing machines. They have a strong reputation for innovation, quality, and tailored solutions to meet specific customer requirements.

Technical Specifications


Working width
420 up to 1300 mm
Length
1.51 m
Bottom licking rollers
Yes
Wire belt infeed table
Tiltable design
Wire belt washing device
Recommended for sugar-based products
Turnover device
For half coated products
Moisture measurement and steam injection
Yes
Drying tunnel
Required for high water content sugar glazes
Mass Change
"wheel-in/wheel-out" system,5 minutes
Mass Change
Tandem system

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
Coating with cold and warm sugar icings,fondant,compound,and jelly masses
Integrated steps
Moisture measurement and steam injection
Drying for sugar-based coatings
Automation level
Manual / PLC
Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch / Inline Continuous
Cleaning method
CIP / Manual
Mass Change system
"Wheel-in/wheel-out" system,Tandem system
Drying method
Thermo-Flow®+ cooling tunnel or drying tunnel for sugar glazes
Turnover device
For half-coated products

Material Compatibility


Abrasion resistance
Yes
Biological compatibility
N/A
Cleanability
Stainless Steel Construction
Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
Stainless Steel
Density/particle size
Compatible with sugar,fondant,compound,jelly masses

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
Length
Working Width
420 to 1300 mm
Machine construction
Stainless steel,suitable for wet cleaning
Wire belt design
Tiltable design for optimum access
Coating mechanism
Bottom licking rollers for thin coatings
Turnover device
Used for turning bottom-coated products
Wire belt washing device
Recommended for sugar-based products

Custom Options


System integration
Compatible with existing line setups
Mass Change System
"wheel-in/wheel-out" system,Tandem system
Material Change
Quick mass change capabilities
Hygiene design
Suitable for wet cleaning
Construction material
Stainless steel
Infeed system
Wire belt infeed table