A compact commercial chocolate panning machine with integrated heating and cooling. The Gummy Molds 400mm Chocolate Panning Machine uses a rotating stainless steel coating pan, adjustable drum speed and built-in hot/cold airflow to coat, finish and polish confectionery centers. Designed for chocolatiers, confectionery producers and pilot runs, this model is designed for approximately 6.6–15.4 lb (3–7 kg) per batch, depending on product size and coating process.
For chocolatiers and confectionery businesses in the United Kingdom, this 400mm coating pan supports small-batch chocolate panning, sugar coating and dragée production. It includes both heated and cooled airflow, and we confirm the UK power configuration before ordering.
Key Features
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Integrated heating and cooling — hot and cool air delivered through the pan's air-duct system; both functions are included with this machine.
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15.7 in (400 mm) rotary coating pan — sized for small commercial batches and product development.
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6.6–15.4 lb (3–7 kg) rated batch capacity — rated operating range, not a guaranteed yield for every product.
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Adjustable 23–46 RPM rotation — variable-speed tumbling to suit different centers and coating stages.
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Manual pan tilt adjustment — handwheel-controlled pan positioning for coating and discharge, with the platform described as adjustable to approximately 40°.
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SUS304 stainless steel food-contact surfaces — durable construction with a 1.5 mm pan wall specified for this model.
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Machine-mounted operator controls — manage rotation and airflow during the coating process.
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Mobile floor-standing design — stainless machine housing with swivel casters.
Chocolate Coating, Sugar Coating, Powder Coating & Polishing
Use the rotary pan to build layers on compatible centers as the drum tumbles them through the coating process. Typical applications include chocolate-coated nuts, small round confections, dragées, dried fruit pieces, cocoa-dusted centers, flavored beans and similar confectionery products. Chocolate, sugar, powder and final polishing steps each require their own suitable recipe, material preparation and operating conditions.
The rotating pan provides continuous product movement while the integrated air system helps manage the temperature and setting of the coating. Operators can adjust speed and pan position for different products, coating thicknesses and discharge needs.
Built-In Heating and Cooling Airflow
This configuration includes a heating and cooling system within the machine. Air is directed through the pan's ducting to assist coating application and setting. For chocolate panning, controlling airflow and product temperature helps build successive layers with a consistent finish. Performance depends on room conditions, chocolate formulation, loading and operating technique.
Important distinction: a chocolate panning machine coats centers; it does not replace the separate chocolate preparation or tempering steps required by your chosen chocolate and process.
Variable-Speed Drum & Adjustable Tilt
The 400mm model is specified with a 0.2 kW drive motor and adjustable rotation in the 23–46 RPM range. Its manual tilt mechanism lets the operator position the stainless steel pan for loading, coating, finishing and discharge. The food-contact pan is specified with a 1.5 mm wall thickness, and the electrical component specifications include a 60 W fan and 1.0 kW heater; final facility electrical requirements depend on the configured machine.
Built for Commercial Confectionery Workflows
The compact machine suits growing chocolate brands, confectionery kitchens, test facilities and specialty manufacturers needing controlled small-batch panning. The stainless steel food-contact surfaces and accessible rotary pan support routine production cleaning and recipe changeovers when operated and maintained according to the machine instructions.
What's Included
- 400mm stainless steel rotary coating pan and machine body
- Integrated hot-air heating and cooling system with pan air duct
- Variable-speed drum drive and machine-mounted controls
- Manual pan-tilt mechanism and mobile machine base
Optional equipment is not included unless specified in your quotation. Automatic spraying systems, external cooling stations, holding tanks, specialized pan configurations, protective enclosures and other line upgrades are separate options. Ask our team about compatibility and availability for your production setup.
Plan Your Chocolate Coating Setup
For chocolate applications, prepare the chocolate using an appropriate upstream process before coating your centers. Explore our 5.5L commercial chocolate tempering machine if you also need small-batch chocolate preparation, or browse our commercial chocolate equipment collection for related production machinery.
Chocolate Panning Machine Delivery to the UK
We can arrange freight to commercial addresses in the United Kingdom. UK shipping is quoted separately and is not included in the listed equipment price. Tell us the destination postcode and whether you need tail-lift or other delivery services so we can provide an accurate freight quotation.
Import duties, VAT and customs arrangements depend on the agreed delivery terms. The machine is wooden-crated with a provisional gross shipping weight of 243 lb (110 kg). Electrical configuration and final packed measurements will be confirmed before order acceptance.