Vertical tunnel for cooling and moulding chocolate

Efficiently manage chocolate temperature control and molding precision with this space-saving vertical tunnel, designed to optimize your production line’s cooling phase for consistently flawless confections.

Cools and Moulds Chocolate with Precision

The Selmi Spider Chocolate Cooling and Moulding Vertical Tunnel expertly combines advanced technology with practicality to meet the needs of chocolatiers and industrial chocolate producers. This compact system employs a modular belt to ensure smooth mold transport, optimizing airflow for uniform cooling. It’s ideal for applications including molded chocolates, pralines, and chocolate-covered nuts. With the capacity to handle more than 125 molds, it offers high throughput, maintaining product quality in continuous or work/pause operations. Its adjustable belt speed and intuitive touch screen enhance user control, while options for a water-cooled condenser and 220V operation provide added flexibility. The innovative angular air distribution system maximizes cooling efficiency, and the patented mold movement technology ensures thorough cooling. Furthermore, its modular design allows easy cleaning and maintenance, ensuring high standards of hygiene. The integration into a production line is seamless, with compatibility for other Selmi equipment like the One Shot Tuttuno and Mould Loader 175, facilitating streamlined chocolate processing from tempering through to final product formation.

Benefits

  • Enhances product consistency and quality with precise, uniform cooling.
  • Maximizes production efficiency with high mold capacity and adaptable workflow.
  • Minimizes footprint in production areas, utilizing compact design efficiently.
  • Simplifies maintenance and hygiene with easy-to-clean modular components.
  • Improves energy efficiency with adjustable speeds and air distribution systems.

General


Applications
Pralines,Chocolates,Confectionery,Nuts,Sweets,Truffles
End products
Molded chocolates,Chocolate pralines,Chocolate-covered nuts,Chocolate bars,Coated truffles,Hollow chocolate figures,Spreadable chocolate creams
Steps before
Chocolate melting,Chocolate tempering,Mold loading
Steps after
Chocolate demoulding,Chocolate packaging,Chocolate wrapping
Input ingredients
molded chocolate,chocolate pralines,chocolate molds
Output ingredients
cooled chocolate,cooled pralines,cooled chocolate molds
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


Footprint
Less than 3m²
Mould capacity
More than 125
Optimal operating temperature
20/25 °C
Maximum operating temperature
32 °C
Cooling unit capacity
6000 frigories/h
Power required
5 kW
Voltage
400 V three-phase - 50 Hz
Current
16 A
Power connection
5 poles
Dimension (Height)
2155 mm
Dimension (Width)
2695 mm
Dimension (Depth)
1320 mm
Belt speed
Adjustable via touch screen
Cooling method
Angular air distribution
Automation options
Water-cooled condenser

Operating Characteristics


Working Mechanism
Vertical spiral cooling tunnel
Integrated Steps
Mould transport and cooling system
Automation Level
PLC-controlled
Batch vs. Continuous Operation
Continuous / Work-pause options
CIP/SIP
Easy cleaning method
Air Distribution
Angular for optimal cooling
Modular Belt System
Innovative modular belt for transport
Airflow Exposure
Maximized with innovative mold movement

Material Compatibility


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

Product type Characteristics


Compatibility with mold size
175x275mm,height up to 40mm

Physical Characteristics


Machine Footprint
Less than 3m²
Mould Capacity
More than 125 molds
Height
2155 mm
Width
2695 mm
Depth
1320 mm
Mould Maximum Dimensions
175x275 mm,height up to 40 mm
Cooling Method
Vertical Spiral with Angular Air Distribution
Casing
Patent-protected internal mold transport system
Belt Type
Innovative modular belt
Air Distribution
Angular distribution for optimal cooling

Custom Options


Control panel type
Touch screen
Belt speed adjustment
Via touch screen
Cooling condenser
Water-cooled option
Voltage compatibility
220V/50 Hz or 400V/50 Hz
Work mode
Continuous or work/pause