| CONFECTION - July 1998, "LMC's new chocolate coater is a belter" LMC International has added a new machine to its range of equipment for chocolate processing. The global supplier of machinery for the manufacture of hard candy and fondant, also meeting requirements for sugar and chocolate coating and chocolate spraying, LMC offers the Belt Coating Machine through the Latini Products Company. Claimed as the newest technology in chocolate coating presently available on the market, the machine is supplied in three sizes. The BCP 24 is designed for laboratory and R&D work while the BCP 48 and BCP 60 are intended to meet larger production volumes, the latter being the largest chocolate coater of its kind. BCPs are capable of coating a variety of products including nuts and dried fruits and also carry out polishing operations. Other advantages offered include space efficiency, ease of operation and the potential for full automation. Capable of automatic loading and unloading, the BCP is claimed to reduce operator levels by up to one third compared with traditional pans, coating a full load in significantly less time. Complete with a jacketed chocolate spray bar, an air ducting and exhaust system plus a waste collection drawer for easy cleaning, all models are completely self-contained. The new machinery is backed by LMC's usual turn-key systems of customized design, time sensitive installation, on-site operator training, start-up assistance, ongoing maintenance and technical support. Performance guarantees, equipment warranties and complete documentation accompany every product. And engineering department addresses specific client concerns, supported by a commodities export network via Commodities Export International, which sources and serves a range of ingredient needs. |
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