Flexible forming line with universal cooling tunnel

Flexible forming line with universal cooling tunnel

In the confectionery world, flexibility is often promised but rarely achieved. At Nuova Euromec, it has become a practical advantage built into our machines. Following the success of the Y Line, we created the Universal Cooling system, a solution tailored for manufacturers with flexible capacity demands or limited production floor space.

Designed as an evolution of our Apollo and S38 platforms, the Universal Cooling makes it possible to manage three product categories:

  • Ball lollipops
  • Flat lollipops
  • Hard candies

All within a single line, combining efficiency with versatility.

The system provides measurable benefits: compact footprint, optimized energy consumption, lower manpower needs, and a reduced overall investment compared to installing multiple independent lines. At the same time, it guarantees the standards Nuova Euromec is known for, consistent performance, excellent product quality, and wide flexibility in color and filling combinations, with full compatibility across both batch and continuous cooking systems.

QUICK FACTS

Application
Ball lollipop
Flat lollpop
Hard candy
Sugar free candy
Medicated candy
High filling percentage hard candy
Lozenges
PRODUCTION SPEED
Lollipop: 800-1200 pcs/min Hard candy: 800-1500 kg/h PCS/MIN
Filling Options
Liquid
Powder
Gum
Chewy
Color Option
1-4

Batching, sizing and forming

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. 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, ball lollipop, or flat lollipop 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.

Batching, sizing and forming

Universal cooling tunnel

The Universal Cooling Tunnel is designed to ensure the efficient and reliable cooling of spherical and flat lollipops, as well as hard-boiled candies, before they move on to the wrapping stage.

Its structure includes:

  • Three oscillating top trays dedicated to the treatment of spherical lollipops.
  • Three horizontal plastic belts for the controlled cooling of hard-boiled candies and flat lollipops. Each belt is equipped with independent speed adjustment, ensuring precise cooling according to product type.

Universal cooling tunnel
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