Ball Mill Machine for Chocolate Production
A ball mill chocolate machine is a commonly used fine grinding device that evenly mixes raw materials such as chocolate powder, powdered sugar, and cocoa butter, and refines them into a smooth chocolate paste. This helps improve the quality of chocolate products. Through the friction of steel balls, the chocolate particles are ground to the desired particle size to obtain a smooth chocolate paste.
The fineness and particle size of the chocolate paste can be controlled by adjusting parameters such as the spacing of the steel balls and the rotation speed.
Chocolate Ball Mill Machine Parameters
| Ball Mill Chocolate Machine Specification |
| Model |
GD-CBMM12 |
GD-CBMM50 |
GD-CBMM500 |
GD-CBMM1000 |
| Voltage |
220v 1P |
220v 1P |
380v 3P |
380v 3P |
| Capacity(L) |
12 |
50 |
500 |
1000 |
| Power(w) |
750 |
3000 |
3000 |
30000 |
| Grinding time(h) |
3-4 |
3-4 |
5-6 |
6-7 |
| Weight of grinding ball(kg) |
20 |
160 |
1125kg-1500 |
2250kg-3000 |
| Output fineness(mic) |
22-25 |
18-25 |
18-25 |
18-25 |
| Diameter of steel ball(mm) |
10 |
10 |
10 |
10 |
| Packing size(cm) |
70*76*74 |
100*65*185 |
125*155*165 |
250*160*265 |
| Packing weight(kg) |
90 |
400 |
1850 |
2550 |
Ball Mill Machine for Chocolate Application
1. Chocolate Processing2. Nut and Seed Grinding3. Spread and Paste Production
The chocolate ball mill is mainly used for fine grinding chocolate materials, helping improve fineness, smoothness, and overall product texture. It is suitable for chocolate production lines and chocolate paste processing.
In addition to chocolate, this machine can also grind other food ingredients such as nuts and seeds. Its wide application range makes it suitable for processing different raw materials in the food industry.
After grinding, the processed materials can be used to make various products such as chocolate spread, nut paste, and other spreadable sauces, meeting diverse food production needs.
Advantages of a Ball Mill Machine for Chocolate
High-Efficiency Fine Grinding
Utilizes a high-efficiency ball milling system, resulting in finer and more uniform chocolate particles, improving the taste and quality stability of the finished product.
Stable and Low-Noise Operation
The equipment operates smoothly with low noise, suitable for continuous operation over extended periods, helping to ensure a more stable and efficient production process.
Food-Grade Stainless Steel Construction
The entire machine is constructed of stainless steel, offering excellent hygiene, easy cleaning and maintenance, and meeting the safety requirements for food processing equipment.
Flexible Adjustable Speed
Supports speed adjustment, allowing for flexible adjustments based on different grinding processes and product formulations, broadening its applicability.
Compact and Large-Capacity Design
The equipment has a compact structure, occupying little space while possessing a large capacity, helping to improve production efficiency per unit area.
The Working Process of a Ball Mill Chocolate Machine
1. Crushing through compression and impact:
As the ball mill rotates, steel balls move continuously within the mixing cylinder. The cylinder wall and the steel balls, as well as the steel balls themselves, continuously generate compression and collisions, subjecting the material to strong impact and gradually crushing it.
2. Friction grinding and refining:
During continuous operation, the material is repeatedly subjected to friction and grinding between the steel balls, continuously refining the particles. The overall fineness gradually decreases, and the texture becomes more uniform.
3. Slurry refinement and shaping:
After a long grinding process, the material particles become increasingly fine, eventually being ground into a smooth and silky slurry, meeting the requirements for subsequent chocolate processing and blending.
During the grinding process, the friction between the steel balls generates heat, so a water cooling system is needed to ensure the syrup is not overheated and spoiled.
Gondor’s chocolate machines are equipped with a temperature control system to ensure stable production.
Chocolate Ball Mill Ball Count
The number of steel balls depends on the capacity of the ball mill, the size of the steel balls, and their specific gravity.
Generally, the weight of the steel balls should be 1.5 to 2 times the weight of the chocolate mixture.
