Winnowing system for cocoa processing

Achieve precise cocoa separation with a high-efficiency winnowing system designed for optimizing shell removal and nib recovery, enhancing yield and quality in chocolate production. This advanced solution caters to high throughput demands across various food processing operations.

Separates and Processes Cocoa Beans Efficiently

The Barth Winnower from Bühler Group delivers precise cocoa bean processing through a two-stage crushing and high-capacity sieving system. With applications in cocoa, coffee, and confectionery production, it ensures optimal separation of cocoa nibs, roasted nuts, and blends of spices. Capable of continuous automatic operation, it handles high throughput demands for processing solid and granulated products. The system seamlessly integrates into existing production lines, featuring automatic parameterization for efficient product separation regardless of throughput variations. The swing-out aspiration box facilitates easy cleaning and maintenance, minimizing downtime. With customizable sieve dimensions to fit production capacity, the Barth Winnower stands out for its robustness and efficiency, making it a reliable choice for cocoa processors and confectionery producers aiming to enhance productivity and product quality.

Benefits

  • Increases yield through precise two-stage cocoa bean crushing and separation.
  • Reduces maintenance time with easy access swing-out aspiration box.
  • Optimizes product quality with automatic parameter adjustments.
  • Customizes processing capacity with adjustable sieve dimensions.
  • Enhances operational efficiency in continuous high throughput environments.

General


Applications
Cocoa,Snacks,Pulses,Confectionery,Coffee,Nuts,Spices,Dairy
End products
Processed cashews,Milk chocolate,Nut brittle,Roasted nuts,Cocoa nibs,Chocolate bars,Ground coffee,Blended spices
Steps before
Cleaning,Roasting,Cracking
Steps after
Grinding,Chocolate Liquor Production,Pressing
Input ingredients
cocoa beans
Output ingredients
nibs,shells
Market info
Buhler is renowned for manufacturing advanced process solutions for food, feed, and advanced materials. They are highly regarded for their innovation in milling technology and equipment quality.

Technical Specifications


Crushing stages
Two-stage
Sieve decks
3 to 7
Sieve dimensions
Customizable
Automation
Automatic parameterization
Vacuum control
Automatic
Separation measurement points
Up to 9

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
Two-stage crushing
Sieve decks
3 to 7 sieve decks
Automation level
Automatic parameterization
Shell aspiration
Integrated
Separation efficiency control
Up to 9 measurement points
Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch
Cleaning method
Easy maintenance with swing-out aspiration box

Material Compatibility


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

Physical Characteristics


Sieve decks
3-7 decks
Aspiration box
Swing-out
Crushing stages
Two-stage

Custom Options


Aspiration Box
Swing-out for easy maintenance