Loynds Confectionery Press

Applications & Use Cases

• Forming chewing gum bases and other confectionery masses into desired shapes.
• Producing hard candies, lozenges, and compressed sugar products.
• Creating pharmaceutical tablets and effervescent products where food-grade standards are met.
• Pressing various food ingredients into consistent forms for further processing.

Typical Specifications

Typical capacity

For this class of equipment, throughput can vary significantly, typically ranging from several hundred to a few thousand pieces per minute, depending on mould complexity and material properties.

Power supply

Commonly found on units of this type, a 3-phase industrial power supply (e.g., 400V, 50Hz) is required, often with specific amperage requirements for the motor and heating elements.

Construction material

As indicated, stainless steel construction is standard for food contact parts, ensuring hygiene and corrosion resistance.

Footprint

The footprint for a confectionery press of this nature typically ranges from 1.5m x 1m to 2.5m x 1.5m, not including ancillary equipment.

Operation

Units commonly feature either hydraulic or mechanical pressing mechanisms, often with adjustable pressure settings.

Maintenance

Regular cleaning of food contact surfaces and periodic lubrication of moving parts are typical maintenance requirements for confectionery presses.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What types of confectionery can this press handle?

  A Loynds confectionery press is typically designed for forming various plastic or semi-plastic masses, including chewing gum, hard candy, lozenges, and certain compressed sugar products. Its suitability depends on the specific material properties and desired end product.

• Is this unit suitable for continuous production?

• What kind of tooling or dies does it use?

• What are the typical safety features on such equipment?

• Can this press be integrated into an existing production line?