Chocolate enrobing – which solution fits within your budget?
The enrobing of various products with chocolate or other coatings requires a stable and controlled process. But which enrobing setup do you need? And more importantly: what can you achieve within your budget?
At Betec, we do not start from individual machines, but from your production process. We combine our machines into complete solutions for tempering, enrobing, decorating and cooling, tailored to your products, required capacity and level of automation.
That is why we provide you below with a clear overview of possible machine packages and production lines by budget level — from a compact entry-level setup to a fully integrated production line.
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Below, we explain each setup in more detail.
Entry-level setup – smart enrobing setup
With a limited investment, you can already start with an efficient enrobing setup for laboratory setups and small-scale production.
New to the enrobing process, or would you first like to better understand exactly how chocolate coating works?
Discover step by step how the enrobing process works and which techniques and machines are used on our page about chocolate coating.
Typical configuration:
- Mini tempering and enrobing machine => MTE 35-300
- Manual take-off conveyor with paper roll => TOC 300-1500
What can you produce:
- Enrobing of pralines, biscuits and small snacks with tempered chocolate
- Test productions or limited production runs
Indicative capacity:
- ± 35 to 50 kg/hour depending on the product and chocolate consumption
Features:
- High flexibility
- Direct control over the process
- Automatic tempering
Who is it for:
- Starting chocolatiers
- Companies wanting to test new products
- Productions where flexibility is more important than volume
This setup offers you an accessible and reliable introduction to chocolate enrobing, without unnecessary complexity.
Not every production requires the same setup.
Within this budget range, multiple configurations are possible — tailored to your product, capacity and desired level of automation. For example, you can choose a solution with or without tempering, depending on the type of chocolate or coating.
Discover all possible setups and variants within this budget range.
Scalable model – compact, flexible and continuous production
As your production increases, a continuous and stable workflow becomes increasingly important.
With this setup, you take the step from manual production to an efficient and semi-automated process, without the need for additional personnel.
The combination of a compact tempering and enrobing machine, cooling tunnel and melting tank ensures that your production runs smoothly and in a controlled manner.
Typical configuration:
- Compact tempering and enrobing machine => MTE 80-400
- Cooling tunnel => KTA 400-6000
- Melting tank for continuous chocolate supply=> WK 200
Would you like to learn more about the controlled cooling of chocolate? Discover our page about cooling solutions for chocolate, confectionery and bakery products.
What changes:
- Products are cooled automatically ? stable and consistent finishing
- Products move directly from the enrobing machine through the cooling tunnel ? ready for packaging (fewer manual handling steps)
- Continuous chocolate supply ? no interruptions in production
- Controlled tempering and cooling ? fewer fluctuations and more consistent product quality
- Fewer manual operations ? more efficient production with the same workforce
Indicative capacity:
- ± 50 to 150 kg/hour, depending on the product and chocolate consumption
Features:
- Continuous production flow
- Better temperature control
- Consistent product quality
- Less downtime
Who is it for:
- Growing production companies
- Chocolatiers looking to scale up
- Companies with recurring production volumes
Here, you evolve towards a semi-automated enrobing line, with a clear improvement in efficiency and product quality.
Not every production requires the same setup.
Within this budget range, multiple configurations are possible — tailored to your product, capacity and desired level of automation. For example, you can choose a longer or shorter cooling tunnel, or a setup with or without a melting tank for continuous chocolate supply.
Discover all possible setups and variants within this budget range.
Would you like to learn more about the structure and expansion possibilities of enrobing lines?
On our page about enrobing lines, you will discover how compact setups can evolve into lines with cooling tunnels, decoration systems, automatic feeding and other modular expansions.
Expansion: automating decoration
Do you decorate many of your enrobed products? Then this process can also easily be integrated into your line.
Discover the different decoration machines, applications and automation possibilities
Premium line – continuous production with improved control
For companies focusing on capacity, efficiency and a high-quality finish, this premium line offers a powerful and well-thought-out solution.
This setup is ideal for the production of high-quality cut pralines that meet the highest standards in terms of taste, quality and appearance. The entire process — from cutting to enrobing, decorating and cooling — runs automatically and continuously.
With this line, you can precisely adjust and optimize every part of the process for your specific product. Once correctly configured, the line operates with minimal manual intervention and delivers maximum output with consistent premium quality.
Typical configuration – from cutting to cooling:
- Ganache cutting machine => GDC 400-600
- Tempering and enrobing machine => ATE 120-450
- Decoration machine => LD 1-500
- Cooling tunnel => KT 450 -18 000
- Mini tempering machine for supplying decoration applications => MT 35
What changes:
- Ganache is automatically cut and fed ? uniform pralines without cutting loss
- Products pass through the entire process automatically ? from cutting to cooling without manual intermediate steps
- Precisely adjustable line ? every detail tailored to your product and desired finish
- Controlled tempering and cooling ? consistent quality, beautiful gloss and stable structure
- Fewer manual operations ? more hygienic process and lower labour costs
- Optimized process ? better bite, longer shelf life and premium end result
Indicative capacity:
- ± 100 to 200 kg/hour, depending on the product and chocolate consumption
Features:
- Stable and high-quality production
- Suitable for long and intensive production runs
- Consistent and reproducible product quality
- Machines designed for durability and continuous operation
- Designed for production with a premium end result
Who is it for:
- Production companies focused on premium quality
- Chocolatiers looking to specialize in cut pralines
- Companies with recurring and larger production volumes
- Productions operating in multiple shifts
This setup forms a high-quality and semi-automated enrobing line, built with robust production machines designed for continuous operation. It allows you to produce chocolate products of consistent and premium quality with minimal manual intervention.
Not every production requires the same setup.
Within this budget range, multiple configurations are possible — tailored to your product, capacity and desired level of automation. For example, you can choose an automated line with integrated cutting, enrobing and decoration systems, or a more focused setup in which only the necessary modules are included.
Discover all possible setups and variants within this budget range.
Advanced enrobing line – maximum capacity and optimized automation
For companies focused on mass production and maximum efficiency, a fully integrated enrobing line is the most future-oriented solution.
These lines are designed to operate continuously for several days, with maximum reliability and minimal downtime. From product feeding to enrobing, decorating and cooling — everything runs automatically and in perfect synchronization.
This setup forms a highly automated enrobing line, built with industrial production machines designed for continuous operation on an industrial scale. It allows you to produce chocolate products of consistent quality with minimal operator intervention, even at high production volumes.
Typical configuration:
- Product inliner => RCI 1050
- Automatic tempering machine => CAT 200
- Enrobing machine => E 1200
- Decoration machine => MGD 1200
- Cooling tunnel => KT 1050
- Conveyor belts and line integration => Discover our conveyor systems
What changes:
- Fully automated product flow ? from feeding to cooling without manual intervention
- Continuous production ? suitable for long and intensive production processes
- Precise process control ? consistent quality across large production volumes
- Integration of all line components ? minimal downtime and maximum efficiency
Indicative capacity:
- + 500 kg/hour and higher, depending on the product and chocolate consumption
Features:
- Fully automated and integrated line
- Designed for industrial production and scalability
- Precise process control throughout the entire line
- Consistent and reproducible product quality
- Machines built for continuous operation under heavy workloads
Who is it for:
- Industrial chocolate manufacturers
- Companies with high and consistent production volumes
- Productions operating in multiple shifts or continuously
- Environments where automation and efficiency are crucial
This setup forms a optimized automated enrobing line, built with industrial production machines designed for continuous operation. It enables you to produce chocolate products on a large scale with consistent quality, maximum efficiency and minimal manual intervention.
Not every production requires the same setup.
Within this segment, we do not work with standard configurations or stock machines. For these types of installations, we believe in a well-thought-out and fully customized solution.
Each industrial enrobing line is built based on your product, required capacity, level of automation and available space. That is why we always start with a thorough analysis of your production process and expectations.
Based on this, we develop targeted proposals — often complemented by sketches or layouts — so that you get a clear view of the possible setup and the corresponding investment level.
Discuss your project with us and receive a tailor-made proposal.
Which enrobing setup fits your production?
The right choice depends on several factors:
- Your desired production capacity
- The type of products you want to enrobe
- The level of automation
- Your available space
That is why, at Betec, we evaluate every situation individually.
No standard solutions, but practical configurations tailored to your production process.
Combine enrobing with other processes
An enrobing line rarely stands on its own.
Depending on your application, it can be combined with:
- Melting and buffering chocolate
- Transporting chocolate between different machines
- Decorating products after coating
- Seamless integration from production to packaging lines
By combining these processes, you gradually build a complete and efficient production line.
From compact machine to complete line
At Betec, you can count on:
- Modular construction
- Possibility for future expansion
- Reliable and easy-to-maintain systems
- Support during startup and optimization
This allows your installation to grow together with your production — without the need to immediately invest in a complete line.
Want to learn more about enrobing lines and pricing?
Are you looking for a concrete solution for your production?
Feel free to contact us.
Together, we will review your application and provide you with a targeted and realistic price indication. Or send us a few photos and some information about your production — and we will think along with you in a practical way.
Still have questions? Below, you will find the most frequently asked questions about our enrobing setups.
