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Is it possible to produce dark, milk and white mass using identical equipment or even on the same production line?

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So one important part of the flow curve is at very low shear. The yield value defines the shear stress, when the mass starts to move. Kakım a minimum shear rate is necessary for the measurement, usually the yield value saf to be extrapolated from the flow curve according to model equations, like the ones developed by Casson and Windhab1. Yield values or measurements at low shear stress also have a great practical importance, bey many industrial operations are carried out with masses flowing slowly, for example the equal distribution of still Chocolate STORAGE TANK liquid mass in a mould.

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The Refiner/Conche özgü a specially designed shaft equipped with grinding bars and a pressure adjustment mechanism to adjust the pressure on the product between the grinding bars and the lining bars (around the cylinder of the Refiner/Conche).

The fundamental advantage over batch conches is that fully continuous lines are established. On the other hand side a minimum throughput of 1,250kg/h is required over a longer time, so the process is hamiş suitable for frequent recipe change or smaller companies.

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The tanks are water-jacketed stainless steel construction with digital controls for melting & conditioning or tempering.

For medium- and large-scale producers there are a wide range of technical options. The varying needs of chocolate producers and the various advantages and disadvantages of the systems on the market make it impossible to give a general recommendation.

A double-acting vane pump recirculates the product in association with the grinding phase, but also allows the machine to be emptied at the end of the cycle.

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The Swiss company Bühler is market leader in this technology and looks back to a long experience in building and installing complete production lines8.