GEA Aquarius FlexFormWrap

GEA Aquarius FlexFormWrap

Working principle

After forming the solid or center filled ball lollipops or fancy or 3D lollipops a unique take-over transfer wheel has been developed to take the lollipops out of the die set towards the wrapping area. This servodriven wheel makes it also possible to change-over to a different width/diameter lollipop. Together with the easy exchange set for the die set you will be able to change between ball lollipops and/or 3D lollipops in approximately 2 hours. With the new feature steady positioning of the lollipops, from transfer unit via grippers towards the wrapping area, the lollipops will be smoothly taken through the sealing roles. The latest feature we developed is the preheating system which will ensure a lower sealing temperature of the film and avoid the sticking of the film.

• Unique take-over transfer wheel (patent pending)
• Easily change-over to a different width/diameter lollipop
• Easy exchange set for the die set
• Steady positioning lollipops (patent pending)
• Pre heating film (patent pending)

Performance

Very flexible, quick changeover between sizes or shapes of lollipops are possible as well as easy adjustment for different stick lengths. The GEA FLexFormWrap has less down time thanks to the auto-lubrication system and an extensive machine damage protection package is included. With the clean in place unit the down time of the machine due to cleaning will be kept to a minimum of approximately 20 up to 30 minutes when cleaning the die set.

• Quick change over between sizes or shapes
• Easy adjustment to different stick lengths
• Less stops due to auto-lubrication system
• Extensive machine damage protection package
• Clean in place unit for easy and quick cleaning

Output quality

The lollipops are wrapped into a sandwich wrap style immediately after forming. To avoid deforming or losing any design detail the lollipops will be cooled in our PopCooler F cooler directly after being formed and wrapped. The sandwichwrap style wrapping will give you the opportunity to present your ball, fancy and/or 3D lollipops in a transparent wrapping to give the expressional features and details of your lollipop a further appealing look.

• Excellent consistent high quality
• Sandwich wrapping for further appealing look
• PopCooler F

Flexibility

Multi-forming possibilities such as ball, fancy and 3D lollipop shapes from 22 up to 35 mm. Forming can be done up to 700 lollipops/ minute; depending on diameter/ width of lollipop as well as wrapping width. The GEA FlexFormWrapper also has the possibility to centre fill ball, fancy or 3D lollipops and color positioning.

• Multi forming possibilities
• Centre fill ball, fancy or 3D lollipops
• Color positioning

GEA Aquarius lollipop machinery have a CE marking

Reliability

Our company stands for high quality and reliable machinery. We can demonstrate you the excellent performance of our machinery in our new Technology Center in Weert. You are invited to our Technology Center to: 

• Demonstrate with original product and film
• Confirm capacity 
• Test your different films 
• Perform seal tests 
• Configure best label solutions 
• Train and instruct your operators/ maintenance team

Furthermore we ensure reliability via our customer support department. Dedicated GEA Aquarius teams work in research and development, production and installation, together with product support and after sales service. All ensuring you stay one step ahead of the competition. GEA Aquarius provides extended warranties and global customer support with a 24/7 helpdesk. Our objective is to ensure your machinery is available when you need it.

• Technology center
• Customer support department
• 24/7 helpdesk

Hygiene

After every 8 to 10 hours production the machine needs to be cleaned according to a cleaning schedule which is included in our manual of the machine. All GEA Aquarius lollipop machinery have a CE marking. GEA Food declares that the GEA Aquarius lollipop machinery are conform the essential requirements of hygiene constructions as stated in the CE marking. CIP (clean in place) as option available.

• improved hygiene
• efficient cleaning
• Protected against aggressive sugar dust
• CIP (optional)

Safety

All GEA Aquarius lollipop machinery have a CE marking. GEA Food Solutions declares that the GEA Aquarius Lollipop machinery are conform with the essential requirements of the applicable CE directives.

• CE Marking
• Extensive machine damage protection system standard
• Closed machine housing

Controls

The machines are standard supplied with a PLC and touch screen. In combination with user friendly GEA controls, this will generate increased efficiency. The optional automatic monitoring of production can also ensure labor savings and a number of other cost savings.

• PLC
• Touch screen
• User friendly GEA controls
• Back up power supply (optional)
• Remote service (optional)