GEA Aquarius FlexFormer

A perfectly formed lollipop with an excellent taste and mouth feel are the ingredients to success.These benefits are within reach when forming with a GEA Aquarius FlexFormer. Whatever shapeyou would like to make, whether ball, flat or three-dimensional, GEA Aquarius has with theFlexFormer range the right machine for the job.

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Working principleThe Flexformer machine has a sugar rope detection system which ensures that when no sugar is entering the format set no stick isfeeded towards the die set. The solid or center filled ball lollipops or fancy or 3D lollipops are formed in the format set. The format setand forming machine are designed to enable a very flexible, quick changeover between sizes or shapes. With an easy exchange setyou will be able to change from size or shape within 1 hour. To reduce the cleaning efforts and time a CIP (clean in place unit) isavailable as option. This system equipped with a number of nozzles will clean the forming set in approximately 20 minutes. Requiredare hot water with a temperature of 95 degrees Celsius.

Working principle

• Sugar rope detection system

• Forming solid center filled ball , fancy or 3 D lollipops

• Easy exchange set format parts

• CIP unit

PerformanceVery flexible, quick changeover between sizes or shapes of lollipops are possible as well as easy adjustment for different stick lenghts.The GEA FlexFormer has less down time thanks to the auto lubrication system and an extensive machine damage protection packageis included. With the clean in place unit the down time of the machine due to cleaning will be kept to a minimum of approximately 20up to 30 minutes when cleaning the die set. Given the high operating speeds, we have gone to great lengths to ensure that themechanical parts are all well protected. The closed machine housing minimizes maintenance needs and downtime.

Performance

• Quick change over between sizes or shapes

• Easy adjustment to different stick lenghts

• Less stops due to autolubrication system

• Extensive machine damage protection package

• Clean in place unit for easy and quick cleaning

Output qualityOur Aquarius forming machines are known for the highest quality ball and 3 D lollipop shapes to ensure after forming this high qualitylollipop, the lollipops are transported directly towards the PopCooler B SC or HC to ensure that the perfectly formed lollipop will haveno deformation or loose any design detail.

Output quality

• Highest quality ball, fancy, 3d lollipop shapes in themarket

• PopCooler B SC or HC

GEA Aquarius FlexFormer 2/6

FlexibilityYou will be able to switch between ball and 3D lollipops, with or without center filling, in less than one hour. Next to the GEA AquariusFlexFormer, we offer other lollipop forming machines, matching cooling solutions and a wide range of wrapping options such assandwichwrap, BunchWrap or Twistwrap for all these type of lollipops, allowing it to make unique line concepts.

Flexibility

• Quick changeover between sizes or shapes possible

• Flexibility in wrapping possibilities

• Possibiities to make unique line concepts

ReliabilityOur company stands for high quality and reliable machinery. We can demonstrate you the excellent performance of our machinery inour 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 inresearch and development, production and installation, together with product support and after sales service. All ensuring you stayone 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.

Reliability

• Technology center

• Customer support department

• 24/7 help desk

HygieneAfter every 8 to 10 hours production the machine needs to be cleaned according to a cleaning schedule which is included in ourmanual of the machine. All GEA Aquarius lollipop machinery have a CE marking. GEA Food Solutions declares that the GEA Aquariuslollipop machinery are conform the essential requirements of hygiene constructions as stated in the CE marking. To reduce thecleaning efforts and time, a CIP (Clean-In-Place) is available as option.

Hygiene

• Improved hygiene

• Efficient cleaning

• Protected against aggressive sugar dust

• CIP = clean in place unit (optional)

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

Safety

• CE Marking

• Extensive machine damage protection system standard

• Closed machine housing

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

Controls

• A PLC

• Touch screen

• User friendly GEA controls

• Back up power supply (optional)

• Remote service (optional)

Technical specifications

Label GEA Aquarius FlexFormer SC GEA Aquarius FlexFormer HC Unit

Capacity 700 to 1350 1100 to 2100 min

Diameter 18 to 35 18 to 35 mm

Dimension 2135 x 2320 x 1655 2135 x 2320 x 1655 mm

Diameter stick 3.2 to 5.5 3.2 to 5.5 mm

Accessoiries / Options

GEA Backup power supply controls

• back up power supply controls

GEA Aquarius FlexFormer 4/6

GEA CIP unit

• clean in place unit

GEA Internet Modem

• No need to change the existing (security) network.

• Using RSA encryption, the connection is as safe as usedfor example telebanking.

• Communication interfaces (Ethernet, RS232, USB, …)could be established remotely.

• No additional costs charged for connection server usage.

• Plug and Play due to preset configuration

GEA Presignalisation stick hopper

• presignalisation stick hopper

GEA Spare parts set

• wear and tear parts coverage for approximately 2 years

GEA Aquarius FlexFormer 5/6

GEA Synchronization with ropesizer

• synchronisation with ropesizer

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The information contained in this brochure merely serves as a non-binding description of

our products and is without guarantee. Binding information, in particular relating to

capacity data and suitability for specific applications, can only be provided within the

framework of concrete inquiries. Subject to modification.

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