The Betec MT80 GPE Chocolate Molding Line is an automatic continuous tempering, dosing, mold conveying, and vibrating system designed for producing solid chocolate bars, tablets, caraques, and other molded chocolate products.
This integrated production line combines the MT80 GPE automatic tempering machine, MVC mold conveyor, and VC 450 vibrating conveyor to provide a smooth, efficient process from tempered chocolate dosing through mold vibration.
The system is ideal for chocolatiers and confectionery manufacturers looking to increase production, improve dosing accuracy, and achieve consistent professional results.
Complete Chocolate Molding Line
The standard system includes:
- MT80 GPE Automatic Tempering Machine
- MVC Polycarbonate Mold Conveyor
- VC 450 Vibrating Conveyor
- External Precision Dosing System
Together, these components provide the essential functions needed to temper chocolate, accurately fill molds, remove air bubbles, distribute chocolate evenly, and prepare the molds for cooling.
MT80 GPE Automatic Tempering Machine
The MT80 GPE is an automatic continuous chocolate tempering machine with an 80 kg tank capacity.
Chocolate is transferred through an external dosing system for accurate and repeatable mold filling. The external piping configuration helps prevent chocolate from remaining in the tempering circuit longer than necessary, reducing the risk of over-crystallization during continuous production.
Standard features include:
- 80 kg heated chocolate tank
- Automatic continuous tempering
- External precision dosing system
- Volumetric chocolate dosing
- Color PLC touchscreen controls
- Consistent chocolate temperature and crystal formation
- Designed for continuous commercial production
- Compatible with automatic chocolate refill systems
- Made in Belgium
Accurate Chocolate Dosing
The external dosing system delivers controlled portions of tempered chocolate directly into each mold.
This improves:
- Mold-filling accuracy
- Product weight consistency
- Production speed
- Chocolate flow control
- Batch repeatability
- Finished product quality
The dosing settings can be adjusted according to the mold design, cavity size, chocolate viscosity, and desired product weight.
MVC Mold Conveyor
The MVC mold conveyor transports polycarbonate chocolate molds through the dosing and vibrating stages of production.
It provides consistent mold positioning and controlled movement through the line, helping operators maintain a steady production rhythm while reducing manual mold handling.
The conveyor is suitable for producing:
- Solid chocolate bars
- Chocolate tablets
- Caraques
- Napolitains
- Thin chocolate pieces
- Custom molded chocolate products
- Filled molds, depending on the selected dosing configuration
VC 450 Vibrating Conveyor
After dosing, molds move onto the VC 450 vibrating conveyor.
The in-line vibration helps:
- Remove trapped air bubbles
- Spread chocolate evenly throughout each mold cavity
- Improve surface quality
- Fill fine mold details
- Level the chocolate before cooling
The vibration settings can be adjusted to accommodate different mold sizes, chocolate viscosities, and product shapes.
Expand the Line with Automation
The MT80 GPE molding line can be expanded with optional equipment to increase automation and production capacity.
Available options include:
- Automatic mold destacker
- External chocolate melting tank
- Automatic chocolate refill system
- Horizontal cooling tunnel
- Vertical cooling tunnel
- Twist mold-release system
- Manual demolding station
- Additional dosing equipment
- Custom mold-handling solutions
Automatic Chocolate Supply
An external chocolate melting tank can be added to automatically feed or refill the MT80 GPE during production.
This provides a continuous supply of melted chocolate and reduces interruptions caused by manually adding solid chocolate to the tempering machine.
An automatic refill system is especially valuable during longer production runs or when operating the line with a cooling tunnel and automated mold handling.
Cooling Tunnel Options
After vibration, the molds can be transferred into either a horizontal or vertical cooling tunnel.
The correct cooling configuration will depend on:
- Available floor space
- Production volume
- Mold dimensions
- Chocolate type
- Product thickness
- Required cooling time
- Desired level of automation
A horizontal tunnel provides a straightforward in-line production flow, while a vertical tunnel offers increased cooling capacity in a smaller footprint.
Mold Release and Demolding
Once the chocolate has cooled and crystallized, the molds can move to a manual or automated demolding system.
Available options include:
- Manual mold release
- Manual demolding station
- Twist mold-release system
- Automated mold-handling equipment
The twist mold-release system flexes the polycarbonate mold to help release the finished chocolate products consistently and reduce manual labor.
Ideal Applications
The Betec MT80 GPE molding line is suitable for producing:
- Solid chocolate bars
- Chocolate tablets
- Caraques
- Napolitains
- Thin chocolate squares
- Custom branded chocolate pieces
- Seasonal chocolate products
- Private-label chocolate bars
Built for Commercial Chocolate Production
The Betec MT80 GPE line is designed for confectionery manufacturers seeking dependable continuous tempering, accurate dosing, efficient mold handling, and expandable automation.
The system can begin as a tempering, dosing, conveying, and vibrating line and later be expanded with automatic mold loading, chocolate supply, cooling, and demolding equipment as production requirements grow.
Please contact TCF Sales to discuss your molds, product weights, hourly production goals, cooling requirements, electrical specifications, and automation needs
NOTE: Video shown is of a chocolate drop system using the GPE 80.