Depositing system for small batch production

A new flexible depositing system for small batch production which can make a wide range of hard candy, soft candy and lollipops will be on show for the first time on the Baker Perkins stand at ProSweets Cologne.

The ServoForm Mini complements Baker Perkins’ range of high-output depositors for hard candy and lollipops as well as the fast-growing sectors of jellies, functional and medicated confectionery.
The ServoForm Mini offers outputs up to 54 kg/hr and uses the same process and control technology as the well-established high-output ServoForm range of candy depositors.
It brings the benefits of depositing – high quality, high efficiency and versatility – to companies producing confectionery in small batches, including those needing to make a variety of products on one line – the potential range includes hard candy, lollipops, jellies, gums, caramels, fudge and fondant.
It is ideal for the manufacturer of medicinal and healthcare products such as cough candy, throat pastilles, and vitamin or mineral jellies, and for established manufacturers producing low volume test runs of new products for consumer research.
Piece weight range is 3 to 8 g (0.1 to 0.28 oz) for candies and 8 to 30 g (0.28 to 1.05 oz) for lollipops. At 54 kg/hr (120 lbs/hr) this translates to 10,800 pieces per hour of 5 g (0.17 oz) candies or 5,400 pieces per hour of 10 g (0.35 oz) lollipops.
Compared to conventional methods such as die forming, starch mogul or cut-and-wrap, depositing provides a high quality, smooth product with accurate weight, size and shape characteristics. The process offers rapid payback through minimal scrap, low production costs and hygienic operation.
Simplicity of operation, flexibility and rapid changeover are major benefits. Control of the depositing process is fully automatic with recipe storage and recall enabling the depositor to be set up at the touch of a button. These qualities make depositing the ideal choice for con-fectionery products carrying over-the-counter medications or dietary supplements. This sector is growing rapidly.