Chocolate depositor

The PTL cluster depositor uses a depositing action to create the look of homemade chocolate clusters with automated ease. The machine deposits chocolate with various inclusions directly onto a belt or into cups or moulds. Using depositing action, the depositor processes high quantities of large inclusions such as whole almonds and macadamias without clogging the machine or breaking nuts.
By changing the nozzles the machine can also precision deposit pure chocolate.
This makes the machine suitable for filling follit (hollow) moulds, as each nozzle can be directed into certain parts of the mould.
The depositor holds pre-mixed chocolate or compound with inclusions in a large-capacity hopper with a heavy-duty mixer to ensure that the inclusions are thoroughly mixed and held in suspension before they enter the piston chambers of the depositor.
The head and hopper are water jacketed with accurate temperature control and the nozzles are heated to prevent blockages. The block is fitted with swivel nozzles on the underside, allowing the product to be accurately placed onto the belt or into the mould. Nozzles can be indexed when depositing on a belt. Large nozzles are used with special silicone moulded PTL valves fitted on the outlet end of each nozzle; these minimise drips and tailing.