PRE-EXTRUDERS

Pre-extruders are typically needed in gum process to receive the dough from the mixers and, by processing it through its temperature-controlled chamber and die–head, to deliver a continuous sheet of mass homogenously distributed and at proper temperature for downstream operations. It is implemented at times into chewy candy process as well for improved product texture and product stabilization.

APPLICATION Any type of
Gum and bubble gum or chewy candy
Sugar
Sugar-free products

TECHNICAL FEATURES Pre-Extruder is available in different production sizes from 300 up to more than 2.000 Kg/h capacity.
User-friendly die-head change-over and reconfiguration or adjustment depending on application
Accurate and independent temperature control of both chamber and die-head
Direct drive technology with independent motorization for screws and side paddles
Solid and robust design with all parts in contact with the product made of stainless steel
Hygienic design with fully openable chamber and die-head by hydraulic system for safe easy cleaning and maintenance
High capacity loading hopper for batch feeding.
PLC control for all parameters

OPTIONAL Automatic hopper loading from bins
Heated infeed-hopper