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SMC, the world leader in pneumatic automation systems, has a trusted partnership with confectionary and chocolate producers and their machine builders. This means we work not only in harmony with the machine builder’s needs for the process sector, but also with the final chocolate producing companies ready to process the cocoa beans and to deliver the final chocolate products.
The key aspects of the process such as viscosity, temperature and line-process speed are the factors to be taken care of, so as to guarantee the excellence of the final product. Controlling and monitoring these parameters will help not only in reducing machine downtime and unplanned stoppages, but also identifying optimum process conditions, leading to improved productivity and premium quality chocolate products.
Sorting
Roasting
Refining
Conching
Tempering
Coating, moulding & enrobing
Impurities of cocoa beans and other additional ingredients are unacceptable for a fine-quality chocolate, and that’s why the sorting stage is so important. For this task, reliable machines and efficient processes are required, and SMC is the right partner to provide you with the best solutions.
HF1-AC-D-X7000 Series
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HRS Series
Control temperature of water cooling system
MY1-Z Series
Control the brush for cleaning the lens
SX10 Series
Achieve high speed sorting
While sorting is responsible for the selection of the best candidates, achieving the right flavour of the chocolate depends heavily on the roasting stage, where temperature is the dominant factor. With our products, you can be sure to guarantee a perfect control of the process.
TH Series
Withstand high temperature
KFG2 Series
Resist corrosion and high temperature
TLM Series
Guarantee the endurance of the piping
VFN2*20N Series
Ensure longer lifetime thanks to the standardised connection
VFN2120N-X23/36 Series
Get a multifunction acting, resistant to high temperatures with clean design
After grinding has taken place, the next stage for the cocoa paste is refining. These complex machines do the job of creating a smooth and homogeneous liquid with the right particle size to get the perfect texture, needing a precise control of the rollers that can only be achieved with quality equipment.
JSXD Series
Ensure a long life operation of the water circuit control system
AC-D Series
Match the air standardisation requirements with a modular and uniform design
JSY Series
Control water valves and general pneumatic circuits
CG1-Z Series
Avoid foreign matter accumulation
In order to volatilise the remaining acetic acid of the chocolate paste and develop its flavour, conching equipment needs precise temperature and speed control, as well as reliable operation over time, since the process takes several hours or even days.
IP8000/8100 Series
Open and close the valve for chocolate mass
JSX Series
Control the flow of the water circuit
PF3W Series
Monitor flow and temperature of cooling water circuit
Fat crystals in the chocolate must be stabilised to avoid undesired features such as blooming, crumbly texture or dull appearance. To carry out the delicate operation of heating and cooling the chocolate, you can trust our products to ensure the precision and control that the process requires.
The final step before cooling can vary depending on the product, but no matter if you need to block and engage moulds, or ensure the right tension of the belt, our products will be there to help you with the task.
VP546/746 Series
Combine it with FRL units to achieve a safe solution
JMHZ2 Series
Carry out gripping operations with a lightweight and compact solution
JCQ Series
Save space and weight and improve cycle times
IZT40/41/42 Series
Eliminate electricity charge for plastic moulds
KNH Series
Increase cleaning efficiency of the moulds
By Paolo Tornavacca, Client Group Manager, SMC Italia
MARCH 2022 Refining is arguably the most important process in chocolate production as it determines the consistency and texture of the final product. We know from experience that only by using high-quality, high-performance industrial control and automation solutions, backed up with global support on a local level, will builders of chocolate refining machinery succeed in gaining market share.
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