Chips and Button Depositor

The PTL chip and button depositor is used to manufacture chocolate or compound chips, wafers, buttons or drops, in a very precise and controlled manner on to a constantly moving belt. Can also deposit marshmallow or water based creams (fondants, etc.) in a very precise and controlled manner on to either constantly moving belts, moulds or starch trays.
It has a very precise lift-table that can be adjusted during production for height, lift and drop speed. Adjustable suck-back for the elimination of tailing. Exact weight control on every nozzle.
The machine eliminates jamming and lubrication by having the pistons mounted directly through the product into the hopper.
Stainless pistons have no seals ensuring long life
Pistons can be direct to each nozzle or multiple channels to numerous nozzles up to 24 nozzles per piston
On-screen PLC control over product size, lift table. Belt speed and suck-back can all be adjusted whilst the equipment is running.
Fast product changeovers. The unique PTL design enables customers to change from dark to white in approx 15 minutes
Stainless steel construction
Modular construction with depositors as well as full lines available
With a ribbon change part the unit can be used to produce ribbons in various sizes that can then be broken into small pieces in a controlled manner using a PTL ribbon breaker device after cooling.
Mesh deposit configuration insures optimal belt usage