High efficiency features of candy production line and selection of gummy lollipop candy making machine

High efficiency features of candy production line

The characteristics of candy production line are mainly reflected in its high efficiency, safety, flexibility and strict requirements for food hygiene. The following are the main features of candy production line:

1. High degree of automation
Automation equipment: modern candy production line commonly adopts automation machinery (such as automatic moulding machine, pouring machine, packing machine, etc.), which reduces manual intervention and improves production efficiency.

Intelligent control system: precise control of production parameters (e.g. temperature, humidity, speed) is realised by PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) or industrial computer to ensure stable product quality.

Continuous production: Achieve the whole process of continuous operation from raw material mixing, moulding, cooling, packaging to palletising, reducing the production cycle.

2. Strict health and safety standards
Food-grade materials: Stainless steel or food-grade plastics are used in the parts of the equipment that come into contact with food, in compliance with food safety regulations (e.g. HACCP, FDA, ISO 22000).

Clean design: The structure of the production line avoids hygienic dead corners and supports CIP (Cleaning in Place) system to ensure a sterile production environment.

Foreign object detection: Equipped with metal detectors, X-ray machines or visual inspection systems to ensure that finished products are free of impurities.

3. Diversified product adaptability
Flexible switching: Different types of candies (e.g. hard candy, soft candy, sandwich candy, chocolate, etc.) can be produced by replacing moulds (e.g. compression moulds, injection moulds) or adjusting parameters.

Formulation compatibility: The production line supports the precise proportioning of multiple raw materials (syrups, gum bases, colours, flavours) to adapt to different tastes and textures.

4. Modularity and expandability
Modular design: each link (mixing, moulding, cooling, packaging) can be operated independently or combined, which facilitates enterprises to expand gradually according to capacity demand.

Compatibility: Third-party equipment (e.g. robot palletiser, intelligent storage system) can be integrated to enhance the intelligence of the production line.

5. Energy saving and environmental protection
Energy optimisation: Adoption of high-efficiency heating/cooling systems (e.g. heat recovery devices), variable frequency motors, etc. to reduce energy consumption.

Waste treatment: Sugar residue and trimmings can be recycled, and waste water and gas treatment comply with environmental regulations.

6. Precise quality control
Online monitoring: real-time monitoring of key parameters (e.g. syrup temperature, moulding pressure, packaging sealing) through sensors.

Laboratory testing: Equipped with rapid testing equipment (e.g. moisture meter, sugar meter) to ensure that the physical and chemical indicators of the products meet the standards.

7. High-speed packaging and personalised design
High-speed packaging machine: support pillow packing, twist packing, can packing and other forms to adapt to different specifications and appearance requirements.

Digital printing: some production lines are integrated with inkjet printers or laser engraving to achieve personalised patterns or texts on the surface of candies.

8. Raw material processing and temperature control technology
Raw material pre-processing: automatic dosage system mixes raw materials accurately, and some production lines require special processes such as sugar boiling and crystallisation.

High temperature control requirements: such as chocolate production lines need precise temperature control to prevent the separation of oil and grease, hard candies need to be quickly cooled and shaped

9. Adapt to changes in market demand
Small batch customisation: the flexible production line supports small batch and multi-variety production to meet personalised market demand (e.g. festive limited edition, healthy low-sugar products).

Rapid iteration: Cooperate with the R&D department to quickly test new formulas or new processes.

10. Intelligence and digitalisation trends
Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT): networking of equipment to enable remote monitoring, fault warning and production data analysis.

Digital Twin Technology: Optimise production processes and reduce trial and error costs through virtual simulation.

AI quality inspection: using machine learning algorithms to identify candy appearance defects (e.g. cracks, uneven colour).

Choosing the right confectionery  production line requires a comprehensive consideration of production requirements

Typical flow of a confectionery production line
1. mixing of raw materials → 2. boiling/crystallisation → 3. moulding (compression moulding, casting, stretching) → 4. cooling → 5. coating/polishing (optional) → 6. packaging → 7. quality control → 8. warehousing.

In summary:
The core features of a confectionery line are: automation, safety and hygiene, flexibility and efficiency, as well as the need to adapt to the market demand for product innovation (e.g. low sugar, functional confectionery) and sustainable development. When choosing a production line, companies need to take into account capacity, product type, cost and technological advancement.

Choosing the right confectionery line takes into account production requirements, equipment performance, hygiene standards and maintenance. The following is based on industry practice and search results summarised in the key selection principles and recommendations:

First, clear production demand and applicability

1. Product type matching  
   
Select the appropriate equipment according to the type of confectionery produced (e.g. hard candy, soft candy, lollipop, pressed candy, etc.). For example:
   
Hard candy/milk sugar: need boiling sugar pot, moulding machine, cooling system and pillow packing machine.
   
Syrup products: dissolving tank, filtration system, vacuum boiling equipment and filling line.
   
Tablet candy: need tablet press, mixing equipment and specific packaging machine.


2. Diversified production capacity
   
If you need to produce multiple types of candies (such as different shapes, flavours or health function candies), you should choose a production line with modular design and flexible adjustment of parameters. For example, COFCO Biochemical's new production line can quickly switch to produce more than 30 types of flavoured candies by adjusting the recipe and process parameters.

Candy production line equipment performance and efficiency

1. Precise parameter control
   
Precise control of temperature, humidity, mixing time and other parameters is the key to ensure stable taste and quality of candy.
For example, syrup production line needs to be equipped with degasser and filter to remove impurities and air bubbles.
2. Material and cleaning design
The equipment should be made of food-grade stainless steel and support CIP (Cleaning in Place) system to ensure compliance with hygiene standards.

Reliability and Maintenance of Candy Production Line

1. Brand and technology certification: Priority is given to suppliers who have passed quality certification and mature technology. 2.
2. after-sales service and technical support: examine the supplier's after-sales response speed and spare parts supply capacity.

V. Expandability and innovation potential

1. Capacity reservation and upgrading space: If the market grows fast (e.g., COFCO Biochemistry expands its production in advance due to the surge of orders), it is necessary to choose the layout of the equipment that can expand the production capacity.
 Digital factory design can enhance the compatibility of future intelligent upgrades.
2. Technological innovation capability: Select equipment that supports new processes (e.g., low GI syrup, functional additives) to meet the trend of healthy consumption.

Summary Recommendations

1. Demand analysis: Define product types, capacity targets and future expansion plans.
2. Supplier evaluation: Compare equipment performance, automation levels, hygiene standards and after-sales service.
3. Site visit: verify the actual operation and flexibility of the production line. 4.
4. cost-benefit calculation: comprehensive equipment purchase, energy consumption, maintenance and potential upgrade costs.
Through the above principles, you can optimise the choice of production line, balancing efficiency, quality and long-term development needs.