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New generation ServoForm depositor

 A new generation ServoForm confectionery depositor has been introduced by Baker Perkins. Innovative features for automatic cleaning, easier operation and reduced maintenance and running costs have been achieved while retaining all the process benefits associated with the ServoForm range. The machine was launched at Interpack and the first order has already been received. 

The new ServoForm features a fast, automatic cleaning cycle that requires much less labour than manual cleaning. The washout system is placed and withdrawn automatically and the washing and flushing cycle is pre-programmed and carried out with no operator intervention - an innovation welcomed by visitors to Interpack as a significant development. Visitors were also impressed by additional features making the machine more hygienic and easier to clean throughout, with clip on drain components, angled covers and hygienic feet and locks. 

Baker Perkins’ Business Director, Mark Beaver, commented “It was clear from the feedback we received during and after Interpack that the improved hygiene of the new ServoForm was exactly what customers wanted to see. We have made improvements in other areas of the machine’s performance and these were also extremely well received.”
Cleaning and maintenance have been further reduced by replacing the mechanical transmission for movement of the head and depositing pumps with servo-controlled linear actuators. The infinitely variable motion control these provide enables an optimised motion profile to be created and then stored using the touch screen HMI. Synchronisation is achieved electronically, eliminating cross-shafts and associated components, leading to improved hygiene and simpler maintenance. 

Start-up time has been reduced by the introduction of on-the-run adjustment for mould lift under the depositor head. This adjustment helps to minimise product waste and previously required the machine to be stopped. Companies producing a variety of products on a single line will now see a reduction in the time taken to achieve full production. As before, set up of the machine is via a recipe control system on the HMI: at the touch of a button all the major variables are adjusted to pre-set values.

The new generation ServoForm range is modular, with each variant comprising one or more depositor heads, product specific mould sets, cooling tunnel and – for lollipops – the patented Baker Perkins stick placer. The modular concept covers the full range of ServoForm depositors for candy and lollipops.
The Baker Perkins 'ServoForm' is the recognised market leader for deposited hard candy and lollipops, and is widely used for soft candies, toffees, caramels and jellies. Depositing can bring process advantages including higher quality; greater control and flexibility leading to high dimensional accuracy with unbeatable weight control; reduced labour, space and running costs; and improved hygiene and safety.

The versatile one-shot technology of the ServoForm depositor enables solid, striped, filled and layered hard candies, soft confectionery and lollipops to be deposited in up to four colours or components. 

Further information: Keith Graham at Baker Perkins. Tel +44 1733 283000.
Email keith.graham@bakerperkinsgroup.com www.bakerperkinsgroup.com
or
Alan Burgess at A & A Marketing. Tel +44 1733 390227.
Email aamarketing@btconnect.com

 

New generation ServoForm depositor features easier cleaning, reduced start-up time.


 

 

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Hrivnak joins Carle & Montanari
RALEIGH, NC -- Carle & Montanari SpA announces the hiring of John Hrivnak as Director of Sales for the USA and Canada. Hrivnak, who will work from the Raleigh, NC, home office location of C&M USA, is re-joining the company, having previously served with C&M in sales for eight years, from 1989 to 1997. He reports to Moreno Roncato, Managing Director.
Hrivnak has extensive experience in processing and packaging machinery and systems including sales and management roles at Baker Perkins, Sigpack Systems/Bosch, C&M as noted above, and Bühler. His knowledge in many phases of chocolate and confectionery production and wrapping will serve the company well in view of the recently announced joint venture between SACMI and IMA to form a new company, Carle & Montanari – OPM.
The new organization offers the capability of supplying complete solutions for the processing and packaging of chocolate and other finished goods as well as supplying specified individual machines for dedicated portions of the plant.
Please visit www.carle-montanari.com



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Email: sales@carle-montanari.com
Carle & Montanari, USA, Inc.
625-107 Hutton Street
Raleigh, NC 27606
+1 919-664-7401  

 
 
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Elaine Gonzalez garners RCAP National Kettle Award
During a special dinner at last week’s Philadelphia National Candy, Gift and Gourmet Show, Atlantic City, NJ, The Retail Confectionery Association of Philadelphia (RCAP) presented its National Kettle Award to Elaine Gonzalez, Master Chocolatier, Northbrook, IL, “for the advancement of the confectionery industry in sharing her vast resources about chocolate” … One of our on-the-spot reporters says, “Elaine was emotional and very happy to be honored.” … Additionally, Larry Eisman, Lucille’s Candies, Manahawkin, NJ, garnered a service award “for his many years with the RCAP” … Congratulations!

 

Elaine Gonzalez 
 
Mark Your Calendars for interpack 2014 … Following on the heels of a successful interpack 2011 trade fair for packaging and related processing industries, Messe Düsseldorf announces the dates for the next edition of the fair -- May 8 - 14, 2014 ... As in past years, the 2014 fair will be held at the fairgrounds in Düsseldorf, Germany ... Exhibitors may register in the fall of 2012 with a final deadline falling in the spring of 2013 … During the coming three years, confectionery manufacturers can learn about the newest processing and packaging technologies via news and articles at www.interpack.com and will also be able to post news and information on this site ... Information on exhibiting or visiting interpack 2014 is available by phoning Messe Düsseldorf North America at 312-781-5180, faxing the office at 312-781-5188 or emailing info@mdna.com.