• R&D test rig for testing limits of process speeds and cycle times
• Design mimics existing 12-lane mass production machine on which it is typically difficult to conduct small scale testing, but in a more user-friendly layout which only has a single lane and is easier to clean
• Capable of depositing various types of filler (fondant, caramel etc.) into a chocolate coating through a concentric nozzle arrangement
• Jacketed hoppers and transfer plate heated via circulating water to maintain chocolate and filling at 30°C for optimal processing
• Controlled via bespoke Labview program operated from a laptop
• Control on four linear axes and two rotational axes
• Aluminium and stainless steel construction