Apollo – Chain forming line for hard candy
The Apollo line by Nuova Euromec has been the company’s flagship solution for many years. In production since the 1990s, it has been constantly optimized and engineered to deliver consistent, efficient candy production while ensuring full adaptability to any type of cooking system, whether continuous or batch.
With our last generation of chain die sets, this line is the perfect solution for producers of sugar and sugar free hard candies that want a reliable, flexible, and durable line that has the possibility to make high filling percentage products. The forming machine has also been optimized for quick chain die set change, allowing fast production shift.
QUICK FACTS
Batching and Sizing
This first stage of the process involves our latest generation batch rollers and rope sizers, designed to be compatible with any cooking system, whether batch or continuous.
The purpose of the batch roller is to homogenize the sugar mass and bring it to the correct working temperature. When producing multiple colors simultaneously, an additional batch roller or a dual batch roller can be integrated into the line.
If your product requires any type of filling, a dedicated pump or extruder is seamlessly integrated with the batch roller, ensuring precise and consistent dosing from the very start of the process.
After this step, the rope sizer ensures the product reaches the correct diameter before the forming stage.
Forming
The forming machine is the core of the entire process, where the chain die sets are set up, and where the forming of the candy takes place.
Our last generation chain die sets are optimized for the application of liquid, powder, or gum fillings, which can range from 10% to 40% depending on the product.
The whole forming process maintains a constant speed from 35 to 110 m/min, ensuring efficiency and precision thanks to dedicated sensors before, in, and after the forming machine.
The forming machine speed is fully synchronized with the rest of the production process and controlled through a PLC system, guaranteeing smooth and reliable operation.
Cooling
At this stage, our cooling tunnels provide extremely efficient cooling, allowing direct transfer of products from forming to packaging.
This result is achieved through direct airflow with axial fans, ensuring effective and uniform air distribution from the top.
Most tunnel components are fully removable, making cleaning and inspection easy and ensuring the highest hygiene standards with an optional CIP system available.
