Machines for Other Confectionery Products

 

 

Barformer & Guillotine 

 
 
  • Nougat
  • Protein Bars
  • Energy Bars
  • Caramel
  • Fudge
  • Compressed Fruit
  • Coconut

 

The NID Barformer continuously forms ropes by a three roller system. It is not an extruder. The two top rollers push the material downwards on to the bottom solid 'Teflon' roller which has correctly sized grooves. The Ropes thus formed move with the rotation of the bottom roller, and at the lowest point, the Ropes exit the roller and flow on to the belt below, which is travelling at the same speed. The NID Barformer can also be set up as a Sheet former to feed the Barformer or the NID Nidomat.

 
 

The NID Transport Conveyor takes the Ropes on to the Guillotine. The output end of this conveyor has a short section which accelerates the Bar away from the Guillotine blade.

The NID Guillotine with it's unique elliptical blade action allows the blade to travel at rope speed whilst it cuts slowly and vertically through the Bar ropes. The blade is 'Teflon' coated and has a stripping facility.

Additional equipment:

  • NID Nidomat.
  • NID Caramel Applicator
  • NID Nut Sprinkler.
  • NID Sheetformers and Slitter can be set up to make double layers.
  Nidomat & Guillotine
 

The NID Nidomat is a more traditional Bar maker. Material is reduced through two or three pairs of sizing rollers before running through slitting knives which are set up to Bar width. After slitting the ropes are then spread by the NID Spreading Conveyor which parts the Ropes to enrobing width, before running through to the NID Guillotine for length cutting.

The NID Nidomat is most suitable for making Bars containing a high percentage of fillings such as nuts and fruit, rice crispies etc, where the manufacturer demands the traditional cut look which exposes the filling of nuts etc.

 

 

 

 "Over-Head" Depositor                  

 

The NID "Over-Head" Depositor is a stand-alone machine for depositing chocolate and other confectionery masses onto a continuously moving belt.

 

SOME OF THE POSSIBLE PRODUCTS

  • Chocolate or Compound 'Buttons', 'Whirls', 'Shells', 'Stars', 'Bits', 'Chips'.
  • Non pareille-coated chocolate drops.
  • Fondant creams and after dinner mints.


STANDARD FEATURES

  • TEMPERFLO pump with heating system surrounding each piston sleeve for complete control of depositing temperature.
  • Wide product range on one machine by adjustment and quick-change Programming Plates.
  • Variable pump stroke and volume adjustments.
  • Variable pump timing and pump speed to interface with belt travel.
  • Adjustable pump motion to synchronise with belt travel
  • Hopper agitator and heating system.
  • Castor-mounted bridge support structure with screwjacks for mounting over an existing belt.
  • Air operated Valve Bar with adjustable timing.

 

 

 

 

 Universal Depositor                   

 The NID Universal Depositor is a compact machine for depositing a wide variety of confectionery masses on to conveyor systems, plaques, trays or mould carriers of metal, plastic, or rubber, depending on the product.
 
 

Products

  • Figured marshmallow shapes,
  • Marshmallow snowballs.
  • Marshmallow deposited on biscuit-base cakes.
  • Fondant creams.
  • Centre-in-Shell products.
  • Chocolate drops, shapes or single layer bars.
  • Confectionery cone toppings.
  • Easter Egg depositing into moulds before spinning.
  • Jellies.

 

Standard Features Include

  • Simple adjustment with all of the controls conveniently placed for unskilled operation.
  • Automatic skip and first deposit line adjustment.
  • Interchangeable indexing wheels for alternative deposit pitching.
  • Uniform deposits with adjustable volume control.
  • Operating speeds of up to 52 strokes per minute with single or double row pumps.
  • Quick-change slide-in nozzle plates to obtain different depositing patterns for a wide range of products.
 
  • Handwheel control for deposit lift and drop to eliminate possible tailing.
  • The machine is easy to clean and maintenance is minimal because of the simple ergonomic design which includes easy-access doors to all moving mechanisms and bearing points. Bearings are sealed for lifetime service.
  • A wide range of option further increases the versatility and wide capability of this simple flexible Universal depositor.
   

Optional Features

The NID Universal Depositor can be fitted with an optional PLC controlled Centre-in-Shell facility. This consists of a special pump with a pneumatically operated valve bar, a nozzle plate with concentric depositing nozzles, and an auxiliary hopper allowing the different centre and shell materials to be fed from separate main and auxiliary hoppers. The latest version of the NID Universal Depositor enables this special product to be made by both small and large manufacturers. The main and auxiliary hopper arrangement, with its side-by-side pump, allows the NID Universal Depositor to make four colour (or sometimes even more) simultaneous deposits, and also to produce two-colour side-by-side deposits.