The Betec MTE 80-400 is a commercial automatic continuous chocolate tempering and enrobing machine designed for chocolatiers, bakeries, and confectionery manufacturers. The machine features an 80 kg heated chocolate tank, a 400 mm-wide enrobing belt, and production of up to approximately 165 kg of tempered chocolate per hour.
The MTE 80-400 can be used as a tempering and molding station or configured for both tempering and enrobing. For increased production, it can also be continuously supplied with chocolate from an external melting tank.
A color PLC touchscreen provides a clear overview of temperature, belt speed, vibration, airflow, and other operating parameters. The integrated enrobing system includes the functions needed for bottoming or fully coating a wide variety of confectionery products.
Standard Features
- 80 kg heated chocolate tank
- Optional 120 kg tank
- Automatic continuous chocolate tempering
- Approximately 165 kg of tempered chocolate per hour
- 400 or 300 mm-wide enrobing belt
- Volumetric chocolate dosing function
- Color PLC touchscreen controls
- Adjustable belt speed
- Bottom enrobing and full enrobing functions
- Adjustable chocolate curtain
- Adjustable blower
- Adjustable in-line vibration
- Adjustable heating at the beginning and end of the belt
- Reversible detailer rod
- Hinged plexiglass cover
- 200 mm infeed table
- 1.5-meter takeoff table with support stand
- Heavy-duty construction for commercial production
- Made in Belgium
Professional Chocolate Enrobing
The integrated 400 mm enrobing system provides consistent chocolate coverage for products such as:
- Chocolate and snack bars
- Cookies and biscuits
- Truffles and pralines
- Caramels
- Marshmallows
- Fruit and nuts
- Cakes and bakery products
- Protein and energy bars
Operators can adjust the chocolate curtain, blower, vibration, belt speed, heating, and detailer rod to achieve the desired coating thickness and finish.
Tempering, Molding, and Depositing
In addition to enrobing, the MTE 80-400 can be used for chocolate tempering, molding, and depositing. The heated vibrating table helps remove air bubbles and evenly distribute chocolate throughout the molds.
Molding capabilities can be expanded with optional equipment, including:
- Separate dosing pump
- Drop depositing head
- Additional molding and dosing accessories
- External chocolate melting tank with automatic chocolate supply
- Optional heated vibrating table
Add a Cooling Tunnel
The MTE 80-400 can be connected to a 400 mm cooling tunnel to create a continuous tempering, enrobing, and cooling system. The cooling tunnel sets the chocolate coating before products move to packaging or further processing.
Cooling tunnel lengths and configurations can be selected according to the product, belt speed, production rate, and required cooling time.
Built for Commercial Chocolate Production
Betec chocolate equipment is engineered for dependable operation, easy cleaning, and long-term commercial use. Unlike systems where major enrobing components are installed directly on the conveyor, the MTE enrobing equipment is integrated into the tempering machine for convenient adjustment, operation, and maintenance.
The MTE 80-400 can operate as a stand-alone machine or become part of a larger production line as your business grows.
Technical Specifications
- Chocolate tank capacity: 80 kg
- Optional tank capacity: 120 kg
- Tempered chocolate output: Approximately 165 kg per hour
- Enrobing belt width: 400 mm
- Belt speed: Approximately 0.6–1.8 meters per minute
- Infeed table: 200 mm
- Takeoff table: 1.5 meters with support stand
- Power consumption: Approximately 2.5 kW
- Dimensions: Approximately 760 L × 920 W × 1,380 mm H
- Width with vibrating table: Approximately 1,075 mm
- Country of manufacture: Belgium
Please contact TCF Sales to discuss your products, production requirements, electrical specifications, cooling needs, and available options for the Betec MTE 80-400.
NOTE: Video shows smaller machine (MTE 35-240)