Caotech

IN ASSOCIATION WITH KENNEDY’S DIGITAL Caotech b.v.

Based in Wormerveer, around 10 miles north of Amsterdam in the Netherlands, Caotech b.v. has a worldwide reputation as specialist in self-oped ball mills and conches within the cocoa and chocolate processing sectors.

At next year’s Interpack, the team at Caotech will be pleased to discuss and demonstrate the latest developments on cocoa, chocolate and compound processing. Drawing upon years of expertise in conjunction with the company launched a number of developments in the form of cocoa, chocolate and compound applications in recent years.

Caotech manufactures machines of varying sizes and capabilities and covers several installations, varying from a small lab size ball mill type CAO B5 + lab conche CWC 5, the well-known CAO B3000 batch installation and

“The line can also be adapted and

the CAO 4000 as a component in a continuous production line for both cocoa and chocolate to complete turnkey projects.

Image one (detail above, in full below) shows the company’s CAO 4000-CHOC In-Line installation, a fully automated processing line for the production of chocolate and compound with capacities of up to 2.000 kg per hour- that’s the weight of an adult black rhino! The line can ingredients feeding section, giving

The CAO 4000-CHOC In-Line has for chocolate, compound, bread spreads and fat crèmes. This continuous system can be used for these heat sensitive using a horizontal mixer, (watercooled) grinding shaft, grinding tank, grinding media and tube heat exchangers. Caotech told us that this well-thought combination results “in an optimum use of the

On show at Interpack 2021, will be the CAO 4000-CHOC In-Line, PG 6000 beater blade mill for the pregrinding of cocoa nibs, a CAO B3000 chocolate and a newly developed equipment will also be on display for visitors to have a look at.

Your partner for producing the best Your partner for producing the best chocolate, compound & other fat based masses

At Caotech, we know our customers and understand their needs. When it comes to chocolate processing, product quality and reliability are important factors for success.

In cooperation with our clients, we develop the most efficient processing lines for chocolate, compound & other fat based masses, enabling clients to produce the best products for their customers. By using our ball mill lines, our clients are very successful in the confectionery business, meeting the demands of the market in all respects. Our capacities range from 10 up to 3000 kg/hour, from batch wise to continuous. The unique configuration of the grinding tank, shaft, and media guarantees optimum grinding efficiency. This makes the equipment suitable for processing heat sensitive masses, such as sugar free chocolate or compound. Advantages of our equipment are:

• Limited space requirements • Efficient power consumption • Low maintenance costs • Consistent product quality • Perfect particle size distribution • Long(er) shelf life

After sales support is one of the most important key factors in a business relation. We maintain regular contact with our clients, assisting them whenever necessary. Thanks to our support and flexibility within our organisation, we have grown rapidly in recent years. Caotech are world leaders in confectionery grinding technology.