Greer

• Coating confectionery items such as chocolates, biscuits, and snack bars.
• Applying chocolate or compound coatings to bakery products like donuts, cakes, and pastries.
• Enrobing various food items with decorative or protective layers.
• Integrating into automated production lines for high-volume coating operations.

Typical enrober belt width

For this class of equipment, belt widths commonly range from 40 to 120 cm (approximately 16 to 48 inches), with this unit specified at 42 inches.

Cooling tunnel length

Cooling tunnels typically vary significantly in length, from 10 metres to over 40 metres (approximately 30 to 130 feet), depending on product type and throughput requirements. This unit features a 125-foot tunnel.

Construction material

Units of this type are commonly constructed from stainless steel for hygiene and durability, as specified for this enrober.

Power supply

Typically requires a three-phase electrical supply, commonly 400V, 50Hz, with specific amperage depending on motor sizes and heating elements. Cooling compressors, such as the 50 hp unit mentioned, will have significant power demands.

Cooling medium

Cooling tunnels commonly use industrial refrigeration systems, often employing refrigerants like Freon (R-22 or modern alternatives) or chilled water.

Features

Many enrobers include a 'bottomer' for coating the underside of products and a cold plate to stabilise coating before entering the main cooling tunnel.

• What is an enrober and how does it work?

  An enrober is a machine that coats food products, typically with chocolate or compound coatings. Products pass on a conveyor belt through a curtain of molten coating, and excess is removed, often followed by a cooling tunnel to set the coating.

• What is the purpose of a cooling tunnel?

• Can this equipment handle different types of coatings?

• What maintenance is typically required for an enrober and cooling tunnel system?

• Is this unit suitable for continuous production?

Bakery coating equipment generally earns solid regard for improving product consistency and reducing manual labour. Buyers typically value machines offering adjustable coating thickness and reliable spray or enrobing systems. When purchasing used units, inspectors should examine spray nozzles for blockages, verify electrical controls function properly, and assess overall cleanliness of internal components. Common strengths include durability of stainless steel construction and relative ease of maintenance. Industry sentiment favours models designed for straightforward disassembly and cleaning, essential for food safety compliance.

General overview for this equipment type