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Bühler showing chocolate, extrusion,
and milling highlights
At Interpack 2005 in Düsseldorf, Bühler will be
present with its Chocolate, Extrusion and Milling
business units, in Hall 03, Stand 3C43. The most
outstanding among these are the MultiStar
multipurpose depositor and the EcoStar compact
moulding line. On show will also be the new
generation of extruders and plansifters.
MultiStar depositor producing chocolates at the
stand
The MultiStar multipurpose depositor will be on show
in full operation. In combination with the EcoStar
compact moulding line, which is also new, it will
produce filled chocolates. The MultiStar is one of the
highlights at Interpack. Its novel, product-based
operating concept – also called article generator – is
based on a simple and intuitive menu guidance
approach. The 3D moulding head in conjunction with
the article generator allows the production of
innovative One-Shot products with maximum
precision. The MultiStar is applied in conjunction with
the EcoStar moulding line, though it may also be
incorporated in existing moulding installations.
Thanks to its ‘Plug & Run’ concept and the symbiosis
between its mechanical and electrical systems, it
slashes customers’ installation requirements and
start-up times.
EcoStar compact moulding line
Another novelty and addition to Buhler’s range of
equipment is the EcoStar compact moulding line for
making solid articles and filled chocolates in the low
and medium capacity ranges. Its modular design
allows the line to be expanded gradually and is based
on the systematic application of state-of-the-art
production processes. This, in combination with short
delivery and start-up times, results in an exceptional
price-to-performance ratio.
Other products on show will include:
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The SeedMaster seed precrystallisation system
which replaces the conventional precrystallisation
of chocolate masses.
The ELK single-shaft conche, which is designed to
achieve maximum efficiency, and supplements the
successful DÜC double-overthrow conche series -
also on show at the stand.
The Finer-1800-V hydraulic five-roll refiner, which is
a fully automatic machine of high-sanitation and
easy-to-operate design with a useful roll length of
1800 mm, and featuring an online film thickness
measuring device.
The PreFiner-1300 hydraulic two-roll prerefiner,
distinguished by its high shearing capacity for
achieving maximum release of vegetable fat and
optimal flavouring, wetting, and homogenisation of
the product in the roll gap.
Bühler will also present the cross-sectional model
of a debacterisation reactor. The special feature of
the SLSA process is the high operating pressure of
the reactor – up to 5.5 bar – for increasing the
condensation temperature of the steam.
Bühler will be showing more than just plant and
equipment at Interpack. Our customer service will
have its own section. Among other things, the entire
equipment reconditioning and retrofitting process will
be shown, which allows the upgrading of five-roll
refiners. We will also run a live demonstration of the
latest machine and plant control systems.
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food spring 2005