Why sugar build-up doesn’t have to be a sticky problem for confectioners.
In confectionery manufacturing, sugar is both the star ingredient and, at times, the troublemaker. Essential to taste, texture, and product appeal, excess loose sugar can cause a host of operational challenges, particularly in high-volume production environments.
Thanks to Ishida, sugar particles don’t have to be a sticky problem. Read on to find out how the CCW-AS Series Multihead Weigher can take a weight off your mind.
The added costs of excess sugar
For many manufacturers, excess sugar causes costly downtime, increased cleaning requirements, added maintenance costs and product waste.
Loose sugar that separates from products during the weighing process can get caught in the sealing jaws and accumulate on the machine. This build-up creates sticky surfaces that not only require more frequent cleaning but can also affect the packaging quality of your product. Left unchecked, sugar deposits can harden, leading to increased maintenance needs, unplanned stoppages, and a higher risk of package seal contamination.
For businesses focused on efficiency and profit margins, these interruptions and additional labour costs are more than just inconvenient, they directly impact both productivity and profitability.
Sugar extraction, a weight off your mind.
Recognising this challenge, Ishida has developed the CCW-AS Series Multihead Weigher, capable of delivering market-leading sugar extraction.
Perforated Dispersion Table
As product is evenly distributed for weighing, the perforations allow loose sugar to fall away from the main product flow.
Unique Timing Hopper
Sugar particles that become loose as the product works through the weigher are extracted before release to the packaging machine.
Powerful Vacuum System
Working in harmony with the dispersion table, this system efficiently removes the separated sugar from the bulk of the product.
The benefits of effective extraction
By removing sugar at multiple points in the weighing process, the CCW-AS Series Multihead Weigher cuts downtime and costs – while increasing performance. In our tests, extraction saved up to 30 minutes’ cleaning time per shift, resulting in increased throughput of 2,400 packages per shift.
· Cuts cleaning time – less sugar residue means fewer stoppages for washdowns.
· Reduces product waste – less contamination means less rejected product packages.
· Lower maintenance costs – less wear and tear on equipment extends service life.
· Increased throughput – up to 2400 more bags of confectionery per shift (observed example with trial customer).
For every confectionery challenge, there’s Ishida
By addressing one of the most persistent issues in confectionery production, Ishida’s technology helps to maximise efficiency and maintain product quality. Sugar extraction? That’s another weight off your mind. Discover how Ishida can turn your challenges into solutions now.
