A Comprehensive Guide to Hard Candy Tablet Presses and Related Equipment A Comprehensive Guide to Hard Candy Tablet Presses and Related Equipment

A Comprehensive Guide to Hard Candy Tablet Presses and Related Equipment

Date:2024-6-6 Author:Yolanda

As a professional food processing machinery manufacturer, Gondor machinery provides various hard candy making equipment, including the hard candy press machine, hard candy wrapping machine, hard candy cutter machine and some other related candy equipment. Among these machines, hard candy press machine is a special device used to press syrup into hard candies of various shapes and sizes. Moreover, this machine can usually handle different types of syrups to produce candies of different shapes and hardnes, which are usually suitable for batch production and can greatly improve production efficiency. Check below to get to know more!

 Rotary tablet candy press machine with multi-head die system
Industrial grade hard candy press equipment for mass production

Hard Candy Press Machine: Key Advantages and Application

The hard candy press machine is the centerpiece of the forming process. It shapes the boiled sugar mass into uniform, molded candies using precision-engineered dies. Ideal for producing round, heart-shaped, embossed, or custom-designed candies, this candy press machine plays a crucial role in determining the final product’s appearance, hardness, and dimensional accuracy. Check below for details:

Key AdvantagesApplication AreasFAQ1FAQ2
  • High-Precision Mold System: Ensures each candy is consistently sized and fully formed with clear edges and smooth surfaces.
  • Non-Stick Die Design: Special surface treatment prevents sugar adhesion, making cleaning easier and improving hygiene.
  • Custom Mold Options: Supports creative shapes such as stars, hearts, logos, cartoon characters, and holiday-themed designs.
  • Stable Structure, Low Failure Rate: Robust steel frame, reliable components, and continuous duty performance reduce maintenance downtime.
  • User-Friendly Control System: Equipped with a PLC and touchscreen interface, allowing intuitive operation and flexible production settings.
  • Adjustable Capacity: Output ranges from medium to high capacity; customizable to meet different production volumes.
  • Medium to large-scale confectionery plants requiring stable, high-efficiency production
  • OEM/ODM manufacturers handling diverse mold shapes for client branding
  • Nutraceutical or functional candy producers needing precise shape and dosage control
  • Export-oriented factories seeking CE/GMP-compliant machines
  • New production lines aiming for full automation in hard candy manufacturing
  • Q: Can hard candy press machine support custom candy shapes?
  • A: Most machine support mold replacement and can be pressed into different shapes according to needs.
  • Q: Does this type of machine have temperature requirements for syrup?
  • A: Yes, the syrup temperature must be within a certain range to ensure that it can be pressed into shape.
Automatic hard candy press machine for commercial candy production
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What Does A Hard Candy Wrapping Machine Do?

Hard candy packaging machines are used to automatically package hard candies. Common packaging forms include single-piece packaging and multi-piece bagging. With hard candy wrapping machine, candies can be packaged quickly and neatly, extending shelf life and maintaining product appearance and hygiene.

Features of Hard Candy Wrapping Machine
Fast packaging speed, beautiful packaging, moisture-proof and anti-oxidation.
Applicable Occasions
Candy production lines, food retailers, food processing companies.
FAQ1
  • Q: Can hard candy packaging machines support a variety of packaging materials?
  • A: Yes, most packaging machines support a variety of materials, such as plastic film, aluminum foil, composite film, etc.
FAQ2
  • Q: How fast does the machine pack?
  • A: Usually the packaging speed can reach 300-500 pieces per minute, depending on the packaging form and candy size.
FAQ3
  • Q: Does this type of machine support automatic adjustment of packaging size?
  • A: Some advanced packaging machines support automatic adjustment functions, which can adjust the packaging size according to the size of the candy.
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What Is the Purpose of a Hard Candy Cutter Machine?

The hard candy cutter is mainly used to cut syrup strips into candy blocks or slices of specified size. Before the hard candy is formed, the syrup usually flows out in strips or slices, and the hard candy cutter can cut it into uniform blocks or strips, ensuring that each piece of candy is of the same size, which is convenient for subsequent packaging and sales.

Features of Hard Candy CutterMain ApplicationsFAQ1FAQ2
High cutting accuracy, easy operation, suitable for continuous production.
Candy factories, food processing plants, etc.
  • Q: What types of syrups does the cutter support?
  • A: Generally suitable for various syrups, including syrups with higher hardness and soft syrups. Please refer to the machine parameters for details.
  • Q: How does the cutter ensure that each piece of candy is of the same size?
  • A: The machine is equipped with a precise cutting system that can adjust the cutting speed and length to ensure that each piece of candy is of the same size.
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How to Choose the Right Hard Candy Equipment?

When choosing a hard candy press machine, packaging machine and candy cutter machine, you need to determine it based on the output, candy specifications, product shape and packaging requirements. Here are some basic selection suggestions:

  • If you need high-output equipment, it is recommended to choose a fully automated hard candy tablet press and packaging machine.
  • If you need a variety of packaging styles, you can choose a hard candy packaging machine that supports a variety of materials and packaging forms.
  • For manufacturers with high requirements for precise cutting, the hard candy cutter needs to have a high-precision cutting function to ensure product consistency.

Why Choose Gondor Hard Candy Equipment?

The equipment provided by our company is made of high-quality materials to ensure the durability and production efficiency of each equipment. Whether it is a small-batch handmade candy factory or a large-scale automated production line, we can provide you with the best equipment solutions.

In addition to hard candy equipment, we also provide other candy making equipment, such as gummy candy machine, lollipop making machine, marshmallow production line, etc. If you are interested in more equipment or need personalized customization services, please feel free to contact our sales team. We will wholeheartedly provide you with the best solution to help you improve production efficiency and achieve efficient candy production.

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