Finn Belt Coater and Finn Belt Polisher.
Finn Coaters and Polishers
Finn Chocolate Coaters
Finn Belt Coaters are engineered for sustainable, reliable production, delivering efficient processing and supporting the modern confectioner with excellent return on investment. The very best Finn’s ever built deliver reduced labour requirements and increase production and quality control. From the welding of the frames in the jig up to the automation, data reporting and dashboard application, all work is done on site by our own highly skilled engineers. Data reporting for the most efficient processing and programming and permissive remote access ensure Operators and Production Managers great success.
Finn Chocolate Polishers
Leading the way in Belt Polishing, developed to run in conjunction with Finn Belt Coaters, so both coating and polishing can take place simultaneously. Finn Chocolate Belt Polishers are widely accepted as the leading chocolate finishing treatment. Can be run in manual, semi auto or fully automatic with glaze and sealant dispensers.
Please see Machine Chart below.
Intralox ThermoDrive® Belts advantages against Modular Belts
- Simple, reliable food conveyance with the highest standard in food safety, allergen transfer, and bacteria control
- Lightweight, hinge-free belting is easy to remove, replace and repair
- Eliminates complicated, time consuming cleaning and sanitation processes
- Increases yield, even in challenging conditions
- Integrated heaters bring chocolate on the belt to melting point, for product pick up or wipe down with a damp cloth
- 24/7 global support available directly from Intralox
Additional Equipment for Turnkey Solutions.
Coating and polishing are just one part of the solution, we work with our trusted network to provide equipment for every need, including :- Dehumidification and Air Temperature Control, Transfer Conveyors, Dispensers and Chocolate Tanks
Finn Coating and Polishing Features
Traditional engineering with advanced research and development
Frames are Jig built. Finn's use the highest quality stainless steel 304 and 316. All components are the highest standard to deliver reliability and many years of production. Highly skilled and dedicated engineers taking pride in every Finn.
Fully automated production or simple manual operation
We are committed to delivering the most advanced end result, from a manually operated machine to fully automated turnkey solutions
Data analysis reporting and dashboard interface
Reports to assist in maximising production and automated recipe functions. Dashboard interface offers advanced management communication.
Remote support from DT&G Limited Finn
Reducing travel and carbon footprint at the same time giving faster production solutions. We are always on hand to ensure you have support.
Built to customer requirement
Finn's offers bespoke design to suit individual production requirements. We aim to deliver the very best chocolate coating and polishing to you, for all your centres. The complete project solution is available and will be delivered and installed with commissioning and training available.
Flexible Production
Finn covers almonds, biscuits, brazil nuts, coffee beans, freeze dried products, fondants, ginger, hazelnuts, malt balls, peanuts, raisins, seeds, soft fruit, toffee balls, wafers and many more large, small, delicate and flat sided centres. Application of glazes and sealants for a perfect polished finished. Automated dispensers for finishing coated centres with chopped nuts, fruits and powders.
Finn is a Worker
The Finn works 24 hours a day, it is designed for ease of use with intelligent programming. Current customers report minimal chocolate loss, optimum production and Operators competing to use the ThermoDrive Finn.
Mitsubishi, Allen Bradley Rockwell or Siemens Systems available
Programmed for the safest, most efficient and reliable production HMI allows Operators complete overview and control. While the data reporting assist production managers to support and achieve goals.
Specifications
| Machine | Capacity (litres) | Capacity (cubic feet) | Maximum batch size (llbs & kgs) | Approx batch process (time, mins) | Minimum cool air flow | Power (kW) | Foot print size (L x W x H) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MicroCoater | 10 | 0.35 | 11lbs 5kgs | 20-25 | 28.3CFM 0.8 m³/min | 0.25 | 0.80m x 0.60m x 0.65m / 32”x 24”x 26” |
| Junior | 78 | 2.75 | 120lbs 54kgs | 30-40 | 251CFM 7.1 m³/min | 0.75 | 1.07m x 1.65m x 1.73m / 42.1”x 65”x 68.1” |
| Standard | 220 | 7.82 | 345lbs 157kgs | 25-30 | 1000CFM 28.3 m³/min | 2.5 | 1.96m x 1.60m x 2.60m / 77.15" x 69.26" x 103.53" |
| Enhanced | 309 | 10.89 | 480lbs 220kgs | 30-40 | 1300CFM 36.8 m³/min | 3.5 | 2.04m x 1.76m x 2.69m / 80.16” x 69.28” x105.62” |
| Maxi | 460 | 16.24 | 675lbs 306 kgs | 40-45 | 1520CFM 43 m³/min | 4.0 | 2.04m x2.42m x2.69m / 80.16”x 95.15”x 105.62” |
| Jumbo | 680 | 24.02 | 1054lbs 478 kgs | 45-50 | 2000CFM 56.6 m³/min | 5.0 | 2.19m x 2.42m x 2.73m / 86.03" x 95.15" x 107.22" |
| Estimated on Peanut 1:1 |