Ⅰ：What is a tabletop candy machine?
Desktop candy filling machine, also known as soft candy pouring machine, is a small production equipment, which is specially used to make soft candy, chocolate, pectin candy and other products in small batches. The machine automatically completes the pouring and molding of sugar liquid, which does not occupy space and can be used on the desktop. It is suitable for both small factories and entrepreneurial shops.
Ⅱ：The working principle ：
After the desktop candy machine is turned on, the temperature of the syrup and materials boiled in the hopper will be stably controlled to keep it in a state convenient for pouring, and then the materials will be quantitatively discharged by the driving device and evenly filled into the mold; After cooling and solidification, the molded candy can be taken out, and the soft candy or chocolate with complete shape can be made in batches.
Ⅲ：Production process of table candy machine
If you want to improve the efficiency of making sugar by hand, but don’t want to invest in large-scale factory equipment, you must know the complete production process of this desktop candy machine in advance, so as to choose the most suitable model and use it more conveniently.
- Pre-preparation: Boil the syrup/chocolate solution that meets the technological requirements in advance, preheat the equipment to the set temperature, and install the production mold with the corresponding shape;
- Feeding and heat preservation: the molten material is poured into the hopper, and the fluid state of the material is maintained by the temperature control system to avoid solidification and blockage;
- Precision pouring: after the equipment is started, the servo or pneumatic system drives the nozzle to quantitatively and evenly inject the sugar solution into each molding groove of the mold;
- cooling and molding: after pouring, the mold enters the cooling zone to completely solidify the sugar solution;
- demoulding and discharging: after cooling, the finished product is taken out to complete the production cycle and can be repeatedly produced. After reading this whole set of operation flow, you can definitely feel that every link affects the quality and production efficiency of the candy you make from the preliminary preparation to the final discharge. Choosing the right model can help you solve the problem of low efficiency and big error in making sugar by hand, and make the production of small quantities of candy more stable and worry-free.
Ⅳ：Table Candy Machine Type
Choosing a Candy deposition filling machine is the first step to understand the classification. The structure and configuration of the equipment determine your production efficiency, product category and input cost. The following two categories will help you to sit in the right place quickly. Combined with the equipment structure, function and core configuration, the desktop candy machine is mainly divided into two core classification dimensions:
1.According to the automation structure, it is divided into: conveyor belt servo type and cylinder lifting type.
Conveyor belt servo:
Equipped with continuous blue conveyor belt, double servo motors and PLC touch control system, the mold is automatically transported with the conveyor belt and the pouring operation is completed synchronously, which belongs to semi-automatic continuous production.
Cylinder lift:
Using cylinder lifting mechanism and fixed workbench, the mold is placed/removed manually, and the cylinder drives the hopper to complete single intermittent pouring, which belongs to purely semi-automatic manual auxiliary type.
2.According to the material cylinder configuration: single material cylinder and double material cylinder.
Single material cylinder:
Equipped with a single storage hopper, only a single material can be poured at a time, which is suitable for the production of single candy such as monochromatic soft candy, hard candy and chocolate.
Double cylinder model:
Equipped with double independent storage hoppers, it can store two different materials at the same time, support the production of two-color, sandwich and multi-layer candy, and adapt to more abundant product forms.
Understand these two categories, and you will grasp the core of choosing a desktop candy machine: if you choose according to your own needs, you can choose the right machine and use it more conveniently.
Ⅴ：Comparison of advantages and disadvantages of desktop candy machine types
1.Conveyor belt servo vs cylinder lifting
- Advantages:
Advantages of conveyor belt servo:
Continuous production, less manual intervention and higher production efficiency; Servo+PLC precise control, good consistency of finished products, suitable for stable order batch production;
Advantages of cylinder lifting:
Simple and durable structure, low failure rate and convenient maintenance; The procurement cost is lower, the operation threshold is zero, and the mold changing is flexible, which is suitable for small batch customization production;
- Disadvantages:
Disadvantages of conveyor belt servo:
The equipment structure is more complicated, the procurement cost is higher, there are certain requirements for operation and maintenance, and the floor space is slightly larger.
Disadvantages of cylinder lifting:
It relies on manual assistance to release/take the mold, and the production efficiency is limited, so it is not suitable for continuous operation and large-scale orders.
2.Single material cylinder vs double material cylinder
| Advantages: | Disadvantages: | |
| Single cylinder | Simple structure, low operating threshold and convenient maintenance; The purchasing cost is lower, which is suitable for the stable production of single category and monochrome candy, and the equipment failure rate is low. | Only single material pouring is supported, so it is impossible to produce candy with complex shapes such as double color and sandwich, and the product form is single and the flexibility is insufficient. |
| Double material cylinder | It can store two different materials at the same time, realize the production of two-color, sandwich and multi-layer candy, and the product forms are more abundant, which is suitable for diversified product needs. | The equipment structure is more complicated, the operation accuracy is higher, the procurement cost is higher, and the maintenance difficulty is slightly greater than that of the single cylinder model. |
The types, advantages and disadvantages of various desktop candy machines have been comprehensively sorted out. Orangemech has been focusing on the research and development of small candy production equipment for many years, and can provide suitable model selection, customization and one-stop after-sales guarantee according to your production scale and product category to help you select the type accurately.
Ⅵ： FAQ: (Q&A)
You may have some concerns about the selection and use of table candy machines after reading the advantages and disadvantages of different models. We have sorted out three frequently asked questions to help you choose and use them thoroughly and avoid detours.
Q: Is it difficult to operate the equipment? Can beginners get started quickly?
A: The operation interface is simple and easy to understand, and we will provide complete operation training. Beginners can get started quickly through simple learning, and they can operate easily even without foundation.
Q: Which desktop candy machine is more suitable for novice entrepreneurs?
A: If the main product is the small batch production of monochromatic soft sweets, it is low in cost and quick to get started. If you need to produce two-color/sandwich products and stabilize batch orders, choose the servo model of double-cylinder conveyor belt.
Q: Does the equipment need to be matched with other equipment?
A: The pouring process of the basic model can be completed independently. If large-scale production is needed, it is recommended to match the sugar boiling pot, cooling tunnel and other supporting equipment to improve production efficiency.
Ⅶ: Summary
If you are planning to start a desktop candy machine, the above content has helped you fully understand the definition, working principle, production process, type division, advantages and disadvantages, as well as the high frequency problem of selection and use. Now that you have a complete and clear understanding of this equipment, you can make a suitable choice according to your own production planning.
For you, a stable candy making equipment is the key to determine your candy production efficiency, finished product quality and production cost. Choosing the right model for you can not only help you improve production efficiency and ensure the uniform quality of each batch of candy, but also reduce labor costs and maintenance costs, so that you don’t have to worry about trivial production, which is more efficient and worry-free. Orangemech has been focusing on food machinery for many years, specializing in research and development and production of tabletop soft candy pouring molding equipment, focusing on product quality and whole process after-sales. Our technical team, production workshop and front-end sales manager will serve you from scheme design and equipment production to on-site debugging and after-sales guarantee. If you need stable and reliable candy production equipment, we will become your trusted long-term partner with solid strength and rich industry experience.
