Next Generation Standard Refiner / Conche

500Kg, 1250Kg & 2000Kg Next Generation Refiner / Conche models - most compact version

Original and versatile 5 in 1 manufacturing solution performing the function of a cocoa liquor mill, sugar mill, mixer, refiner and conche - all in one single machine.
The Refiner / Conche is the universal solution for making chocolate, compounds, coatings, pralines, truffles and fillings for small to medium production capacities. Even a large variety of rework can be processed with the refiner / conches. Following a specific loading procedure. Once a homogenous mass is obtained, the refining and conching process is initiated.

The Refiner / Conche has a specially designed shaft equipped with grinding bars and a pressure adjustment mechanism to adjust the pressure on the product between the grinding bars and the lining bars (around the cylinder of the Refiner / Conche). This allows a reliable process to achieve and maintain a constant quality of the product from batch to batch.

• Attractively priced solution for manufacturers of chocolates, compounds, creme, etc.
• Reliable and proven system
• Compact and hygienically closed design
• Easy operation
• Low maintenance
• Suitable for producing various products in one single machine
• Automatic conching procedure control
• Automatic temperature control system.

Optional extras

• Shear Attachment - to enable processing of low fat masses (24% - 29% fat content) 
• Anti-Vibration Strip - reduces vibration and noise
• Sound Reduction Cabinet - available for units up to 1250Kg. For larger units please consult MacIntyre.

• Electric Main Drive Motor and Refining Pressure Motor (IE3)
• Electric immersion heating, controlled by PT100 probe, 4-20 mA, within the jacket water system
• Electric extractor fan provides cross refiner air flow through hopper vent, for reduction of volatiles, acidity & moisture
• Product temperature control using PT100 probe, 4-20mA
• Chilled water inlet solenoid valve, 1 "BSP, 24V DC, controlled by product temperature probe
• Loading of powders through machine hopper and two infeed pipes for liquid materials at gearbox end of machine, DN50 flanges
• Low maintenance mechanical food grade product seal for rotating shaft at gearbox end using constant 0.5 bar air pressure
• Safety protected access cover for maintenance purposes
• Hard wearing, specially developed lining and grinding section

Control System - Siemens (Schneider, Allen Bradley, Rockwell, Mitsubishi)

• Operator interface by 10 "color touch screen for set up, process control and maintenance
• Control of pressure and temperature via PLC and multiple recipe programming with multi stage capability
• Comprehensive suite of control and monitoring functions including maintenance, energy monitoring, storage and downloading data for production along with safety protection and process monitoring